This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to schedule dogging operations to ensure safe, efficient and effective use of cranes within the overall daily site plan and operations on a construction site or other worksite where dogging operations are used.

It includes coordinating and organising loads in order to meet the requirements of various construction elements of a project.

It applies to workers performing crane scheduling activities who would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing work tasks with a high degree of self direction.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.