Qualification details

Version

Comment

1

Revised qualification deemed not equivalent to CPC30411

Core and elective units revised resulting in the addition of 11 new units

2

Update superseded imported units from elective list with equivalent current unit for:

• RIIOHS202A to RIIWHS202D
• RIIOHS302A to RIIWHS302D
• TLILIC2001A to TLILIC2001
• TLILIC2005A to TLILIC2005
• RIIOHS205A to RIIWHS205D

This version released with CPC08 Version 9.3.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of specialist demolition workers who dismantle and demolish public, residential, commercial and industrial buildings of all types, and process the resulting materials for salvage, recycling and waste disposal.

Occupational titles could include:

• Demolition worker
• Demolition plant operator
• Demolition leading hand.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Pathways information 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Employability skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification 

Communication 

• Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:

• Clear and direct communication
• Active listening
• Verbal and non-verbal language
• Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
• Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

• Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
• Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:

• Regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements
• Environmental and WHS requirements, including safe work method statements (SWMS) and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Codes and standards
• Plans, drawings and specifications
• Schedules
• Work orders
• Load tables
• Safety signs and symbols
• Organisational policies and procedures

• Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
• Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation
• Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
• Reports and records hazards and risks

Teamwork 

• Works as part of a team
• Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
• Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
• Identifies and uses the strengths of other team members
• Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• Coordinates and actions tasks
• Participates in on-site meetings

Problem solving 

• Examines plant, tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
• Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor
• Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment

Initiative and enterprise 

• Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
• Responds to change and workplace challenges
• Puts ideas into action
• Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods

Planning and organising 

• Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures
• Identifies and manages risks
• Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
• Determines material quantity requirements and conformity to requirements
• Carries out inspections and checks
• Prioritises and sequences tasks
• Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements

Self-management 

• Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements
• Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems
• Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
• Seeks support to improve work performance
• Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment

Learning 

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
• Is open to learning new ideas and techniques

Technology 

• Uses calculators
• Uses and operates a range of plant tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
• Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on equipment and machines
• Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required

• To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
• 18 units of competency:

• 8 core units
• 10 elective units.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

• a minimum of 8 and up to 10 units from the elective units listed below
• up to 2 of the units may be chosen from other Certificate III or Certificate IV qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or accredited course.

Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units 

CPCCCM2001A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2010B

Work safely at heights

CPCCDE3016A

Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies

CPCCDE3017A

Select and use hand tools and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3018A

Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3019A

Demolish small buildings and structures using hand tools and small plant and equipment

CPCCDE3020A

Select and use tools and equipment for hot work in the demolition industry

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units 

CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM2007B

Use explosive power tools

CPCCCM3002A

Operate a truck mounted loading crane

CPCCDE3014A

Remove non-friable asbestos

CPCCDE3015A

Remove friable asbestos

CPCCDE3021A

Operate demolition material crushing plants

CPCCDE3022A

Manage demolition recyclable and waste materials using load shifting equipment

CPCCDE3023A

Operate skid steer loaders at ground level on demolition sites

CPCCDE3024A

Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites

CPCCDE3025A

Operate remote-controlled plant on demolition sites

CPCCDE3026A

Operate excavators at ground level to demolish building elements

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002A

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLSF2001A

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

CPCCLSF3001A

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level

CPCCLSF4001A

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level

CPCCRI3001A

Operate personnel and materials hoists

CPCCSC2001A

Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment

CPCCSF2003A

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

TLILIC2001

Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLILIC2005

Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 meters or more)