Learners MUST;

• Hold a current High Risk Work Licence for Dogging (DG class), or a current Notice of Assessment (NOA) for DG issued by a WorkSafe Assessor, as a prerequisite for Basic Rigging
• Be able to understand, read and write English, and be able to learn mathematical formulas and calculations (for further information on the level of ability required, see ‘LLN’ below)
  
• Be at least 18 years of age or over
• Bring either one form of primary ID OR three forms of secondary ID. One form of ID MUST show your name and date of birth
• Primary ID includes;
  • Australian passport – Current or expired within the last two years, but not cancelled
  • A current international passport
  • A current drivers licence or learners permit
  • A Western Australian Photo Card    (formerly Proof of Age card)
    
  • A current high risk licence
    
  • Click here for a full list of primary and secondary ID
• Learners who hold a valid high risk licence issued outside of WA, they must bring it with them.
• Wear safety boots
• Note: Hi Vis vests are available for use; however, as they are shared, learners may prefer to wear their own Hi Vis.

To satisfactorily complete this training with us, learners need to be able to understand, read and write basic English and be able to learn to complete mathematical calculations.

For example, at the very least, the learner would need to be able to (without assistance) read and understand a passage of text with comprehension to answer questions in writing. For example, the learner would need to be able to read the text below and answer the question that follows;

When working around live power lines you must maintain the following distances:

• Live insulated overhead power lines with a voltage of not more than 1000 volts – 0.5 m
• Live uninsulated overhead power lines with a voltage of not more than 1000 volts – 1 m
• Live uninsulated overhead power lines exceeding 1000 volts but not more than 33000 volts – 3 m
• Live uninsulated overhead power lines with a voltage exceeding 33000 volts – 6 m

Question: When working near uninsulated power lines with a voltage of 11000 volts, what is the minimum distance that needs to be maintained?

Answer: 3 m

Learners are not expected to know the specific calculations that are used at basic rigging level before attending the course. However, in order to learn the required calculations, learners will need to have a basic understanding of the following mathematical operations before the course - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square roots. The calculations in the course have written questions and contain multiple steps and formulas. Calculators are supplied and used during training and assessment.