Schedule 5 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 defines rigging as a prescribed occupation which means that a certificate is required, to undertake any work related to this area.
What is rigging work?
Rigging work, what is rigging, what is not, rigging is a prescribed occupation requiring a certificate
Existing and interstate certificates
existing certificates have no expiry date, recognition of interstate certificates
Fees for certificates
Application costs, new certificates, replacement of lost or stolen certificates, assessment of qualifications
Basic rigging certificates - RB
What is basic rigging, licencing, assessments, includes the requirements for the dogging certificate
Intermediate rigging certificate - RI
What is intermediate rigging, licencing, assessments
Advanced rigging certificate - RA
What is advanced rigging, licencing, assessments
A Guide for doggers (PDF, 3.3 MB) outlining competency based skills needed to perform doggers' duties safely, is available for anyone intending to undertake field work using doggers.
More information
Call WHS Infoline on 1300 369 915 to purchase a copy of the Safety Information Handbook