Dogging and Rigging Course Brisbane

Is a rigger the same as a dogman?
No. A dogman directs crane operations and attaches loads, while a rigger has a broader scope that includes rigging plant, structural steel, and more complex lifting configurations. Many workers on Brisbane construction sites hold both the DG dogman licence and the RB rigging licence, and Shamrock Training in Northgate delivers both.

What qualifications do you need for rigging?
In Queensland, you need a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to perform rigging work, starting with the Basic Rigging Licence (RB, CPCCLRG3001) which requires a valid Dogman (DG) licence as a prerequisite. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers the basic, intermediate, and advanced rigging licences with courses running weekly.

How to get a dogman ticket?
To get your dogman ticket in Queensland, you need to complete the DG Dogman Licence course (CPCCLDG3001) through a registered training organisation and pass both the theory and practical assessments to receive your HRWL. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane runs the 5-day dogman course weekly with no prerequisites required and the licence issued upon successful completion.

Do you need a dogman for an excavator?
No. A dogman licence is not required to operate an excavator, as excavator operation requires its own separate machinery operator certification. However, if an excavator is being used as part of a crane or lifting operation where loads are being attached and directed, a licensed dogman must be present to carry out that role.

How much do riggers get paid in Australia?
Riggers in Australia typically earn between $45 and $65 per hour depending on their licence level, location, and whether they are working on civil, construction, or resources projects, with advanced riggers and those working on major Brisbane infrastructure projects often earning at the higher end. Completing your rigging licence through Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane is one of the fastest ways to access these higher-paying roles on Queensland worksites.

What are the 4 types of rigging?
The four main types of rigging are wire rope slings, chain slings, synthetic web slings, and fibre rope, each selected based on load weight, shape, environment, and required working load limits. All rigging equipment types and their safe use are covered in the Basic Rigging Licence course (CPCCLRG3001) delivered by Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane.