Demolition Worker Skillset

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New mandatory requirements for demolition workers effective 25 March 2025!

Demolition work is a high-risk activity. The NSW licensing scheme aims to protect workers and others by making sure that people who carry out demolition work have the training and experience to do it safely.

The NSW Government is moving demolition licensing into the WHS Regulation 2017, where it will better align with other types of licensing schemes for high-risk work in NSW.

This skillset covers the skills and knowledge needed to identify hazards common to demolition work, and undiscovered hazards that may arise during the course of work on demolition sites.

Course Overview

This skillset enhances the safety of workers and others by providing them with the experience and training to work safely while carrying out demolition work.

It includes CPCCDE3016 Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies and its prerequisite, CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements in the construction industry.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisite Units: There are no prerequisite units required for entry to this course.

Other Requirements: There are no other requirements for entry to this course.

Units of Competency

CPCCWHS2001 : Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces.

It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.

It applies to workers in the construction industry.

This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Topics include:
- Identify and assess risks
- Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites
- Plan and prepare for safe work practices
- Apply safe work practices
- Follow emergency procedures
CPCCDE3016 : Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify hazards common to demolition work, and undiscovered hazards that may arise during the course of work on demolition sites. It includes assessing risks and applying risk management strategies according to compliance and workplace requirements.

It supports the induction procedure for specialist demolition workers before beginning work on site.

This unit does not replace requirements for completion of construction work health and safety (WHS) units.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model code of practice for construction work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

Topics include:
- Review site and work plans
- Apply WHS risk management strategies to work activities on demolition sites
- Apply public health and safety risk management strategies on demolition sites
- Apply environmental risk management strategies on demolition sites
- Contribute to improvement of demolition risk management strategies

Further Details

Health & Safety Advisory Service offers credit transfer for statements of attainment and qualifications issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Australia. To apply, you must provide original or certified copies of documents and agree to verification processes. Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) transcript can also be used for recognition.

We also offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those who have relevant prior knowledge or experience through formal, non-formal, or informal learning. To apply for RPL, you must:

Demonstrate relevant prior learning and experience
Provide proof of formal or non-formal training, or informal learning
Submit authenticated documents or work samples
Show current skills in an interview or observation

For more information, contact us.

Course Details

Duration1 Day

Delivery ModeIn class or Virtual

Nationally RecognisedYes

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Demolition Worker Skillset

Course Overview

Entry Requirements

Units of Competency

CPCCWHS2001 : Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCDE3016 : Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies

Further Details

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Demolition Worker Skillset