Verification of Competency / VOC Dogman
Key Information
Duration:Full or Half Day (depending on number of trainees)
Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace
Ensure your staff remain competent after completing their Dogman training. Competency assessments confirm that, post-course, staff are applying what they learnt to the workplace and continue to meet the required safety standards.
VOC field assessments for Dogman are designed to verify that previously trained individuals continue to apply correct slinging and load directing procedures in real-world environments. These assessments provide assurance that operators are performing their duties in line with industry regulations, best practices, and the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes.
Competency Assessed:
The Verification of Competency (VOC) for Dogman assesses an operator’s ability to safely and effectively:
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Sling and secure varied regular loads
- Direct crane operations using industry-recognised communication methods.
- Apply knowledge of hazard control, risk management, and rigging planning.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of Dogman responsibilities, including compliance with workplace safety procedures and crane industry regulations.
Operators will be evaluated on their ability to carry out these tasks consistently and safely, ensuring that their previously achieved unit standards remain current and practically applied in the workplace.
Outcome:
Upon completion, you will receive a VOC report outlining each trainee’s areas of competency and any areas that may require further training or additional VOC checks in the future.
The VOC focuses on verifying that operators can perform the necessary procedures for operating these vehicles while considering the size, weight, and speed limitations of the equipment, as relevant to their license class. Additionally, operators will demonstrate proper handling techniques, safe driving practices, and key considerations to ensure the vehicle is used efficiently and safely within different environments.
Entry Criteria:
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All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
