Demolition
Review and Scoping
Report
June 2012
Confidentiality Rating
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2
Consultant’s Report: .................................................................................................................. 2
Overview of Current Qualification ............................................................................................... 4
Licensing and Skills ................................................................................................................ 5
Notification of Work ................................................................................................................ 6
Skills and Functions Performed .............................................................................................. 6
Structure of Businesses .......................................................................................................... 7
Work Roles ............................................................................................................................. 7
Personnel and roles................................................................................................................ 9
Reviewing the Qualification ...................................................................................................11
Qualification Size ...................................................................................................................11
Moving to a Solution .................................................................................................................12
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................15
Current Certificate III in Demolition.....................................................................................15
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Introduction
The Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) received advice from
industry that the existing qualification CPC30411 Certificate III in Demolition required review
with the intent of ensuring an appropriate alignment of the qualification with the contemporary
work requirements of the Demolition sector. It was believed that in addition to the review of
the current qualification that consideration should be given to the inclusion of additional,
higher level, units at Certificate IV level.
The intent of the project was to provide advice to the CPSISC on a range of key issues
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the need from a national perspective to review and restructure the current Certificate
III qualification to ensure that it covers the full scope of work of the job role
the need for higher level units or a full qualification
possible qualification packaging advice
anticipated impact of changes driven by national licensing
CPSISC contracted the technical consultancy services of Performance Growth to undertake
this review and scoping exercise. Based on a series of Workplace Functional Analyses
conducted and discussions with key stakeholders, Performance Growth presented CPSISC
with the following scoping report which provides indicators regarding the size of the review
and redevelopment task to be undertaken.
It should be noted that this scoping project, although highly informative, is by its
nature limited in size and does not replace the broader and more detailed work that is
required during a development phase although it will enable an efficient and more
rapid commencement to the next phase of work.
It is hoped that this report will be used to continue the discussion with stakeholders about the
direction and focus of the next phase of development.
Consultant’s Report:
Performance Growth was required to conduct three Workplace Functional Analyses (WFAs)
in two jurisdictions to inform this report. The use of WFAs to inform the review of a
qualification is significant as it addresses the fundamental question of ‘what is the work that
is undertaken and what are the skills and knowledge required for effective performance of
that work’. With a strong understanding of the nature of the work that is undertaken a more
considered review can be undertaken that tests the relevance, currency and
comprehensiveness of a qualification to meet the workplace needs of its intended audience.
For the conduct of this project five sets of WFAs were undertaken in New South Wales and
Victoria. It should also be noted that in addition to the conduct of interviews to inform the
WFAs of workers that site visits were conducted to view and interview demolition team
members on-site.
In-depth discussions were also held with DCA NSW and MBA NSW officer Michelle Bass.
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Performance Growth would like to thank Ms Bass for coordinating access to worksite and the
staff of the 5 companies who participated in this project.
The WFA sites were:
Organisation
Hassarati
Bernie Leen and sons
Industrial Group
Delta Group
Inner West Demolition
Metropolitan
Demolitions
Interviewees
Michael Khoury
General Manager
(and President of DCA NSW)
Mark - Site supervisor
Tony Leen
Managing Director/Owner
Graham Cressey
Demolition Services Manager
Jacy Roach
Site supervisor
Danny Busatta
General Manager
Frank Kontrafouris
George Magoulias
Site visits/Case studies
Illawarra Catholic Club
Recycling & maintenance yards
St John of God Hospital
(operational)multiple
small
projects: remove old lift shaft,
strip out old offices and dining
area, remove wall
St John of God old building,
complete demolish; Flour Mills –
complete strip out
Cardinia Park Grandstand –
complete demolish.
Factory – complete demolish
Case study: Huntsman Chemical
Plant – whole of site demolition
Office interview
Case study: plans/SWMS –
student accom UNSW complete
strip out and precision structural
changes.
Recycle yard
The experts consulted during the review are:
Michelle Bass
Infrastructure Service Manager
Master Builders Association of NSW
Michael Khoury
General Manager
President DCA NSW
H Hassarati Demolitions
Derek Wilson
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Director - Industrial Demolition and Environment
Tony Leen MD
Director - Bernie Leen & Sons.
Frank Kontrafouris
General Manager - Inner West Demolitions
Graham Cressey
Demolition Services Manager
President DCA Vic
Industrial Demolition and Environment.
Jacy Roach OHS Advisor
Industrial Demolition and Environment.
Danny Busatta
General Manager - Delta Group
George Magoulias
Human Resources Manager - Metropolitan Demolitions
Overview of Current Qualification
The current Certificate III qualification requires completion of 18 units of competency with 12
units being core and 6 units elective. A maximum of two of the 6 required elective units may
be substituted from other Certificate III or IV construction qualifications or a qualification from
another endorsed Training Package.
Although AQF level attaches to a whole qualification rather than individual units it is worthy of
note that the qualification can currently be completed by undertaking 16, of the required 18
units, that are coded with 2000 series units meaning that they first appear in Certificate II
level qualifications.
The qualification notes define the qualification as being suitable for a Demolisher and a
Demolition Contractor. The notes also state that the qualification supports demolition
operations in both the residential and commercial sectors.
The following Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have scope to deliver the
CPC30411 Certificate III in Demolition:
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Active Industry Training Ltd
City-Wide Building & Training Services Pty Ltd Trading as: CWBTS
Australian Project Management Institute, Green Skills Australia, DU English College
South Western Sydney Institute TAFE NSW - delivering course on user pays basis –
Cert III Demolition not implemented in NSW.
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The consultant is unaware of any current delivery of the Certificate III in Demolition and no
interviewees had undertaken the qualification. There is a strong ethos of learning on the job
and undertaking very targeted operational courses to support OHS/WHS, various licenses
and ‘tickets’.
This indicates that a change to the current qualification would not disrupt current delivery or
apprenticeship take-up. Indeed, it is likely that a more targeted and technically robust
qualification would lead to take-up and the active promotion of apprenticeship/traineeships by
industry stakeholders.
Licensing and Skills
The National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS), established to support the COAG
agreement to move towards a national system that will remove inconsistencies across state
and territory borders and allow for a more mobile workforce, has not as yet identified
demolition as a category for national licensing.
As a result of the work undertaken National licensing is scheduled to commence from 2013
for the following occupations:
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Property
Electrical
Plumbing and gasfitting
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Work has, however, been commenced within the NOLS framework in the area of demolition.
A working party (BORWG) has been established under the oversight of the Building
Occupations Interim Advisory Committee (BOIAC). The latest information available to the
consultant states:
‘A subgroup of the BORWG, which includes all three OH&S representatives from
QLD, NSW and WA, the Victorian Building Regulator and the ACT regulator
member, participated in a teleconference to discuss the scope[and]categories of
licence for demolition work. This work is the subject of ongoing discussion and an
update will be provided to the BOIAC when a proposal has been developed.’
While definitive work regarding national licensing of demolition has not been finalised it will
be essential during any future qualification review and development project to ensure
consultations are held with NOLS and its subcommittees. It is unlikely work on national
licensing of demolition work would commence before 2013 and potentially later.
Demolition remains licensed at a State level although different processes are used across
the nation.
Overarching
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The overarching standards that must be reflected in demolition work, and therefore any
qualifications that support the workforce are:
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AS2601 The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia - Demolition work, draft code of practice September 2011
Currently each State and Territory has a different arrangement with demolition occupations
being licensed by the building regulatory authority, consumer & business affairs or as part of
Workcover or WorkSafe processes.
It does not appear that regulators utilise national Training Package qualifications to support
licensing. Where training is cited, for example in NSW, the requirement is for completion of a
short course. There is no evidence of a move towards an increase in the levels of licensing
within the sector.
Licenses tend to be linked to provision of evidence of experience and references with other
specific licenses required for aspects of the demolition process including the use of heavy
equipment or the removal of asbestos.
Notification of Work
While there are differing levels of licensing of occupations within the demolition sector
regulators do require that certain demolition work must be notified – which is a recognition of
the risks associated with the work. For example, the notification requirements may apply to
the demolition of a structure or part of a structure, that is load bearing or is otherwise related
to its physical integrity that is over 6m high. Notification requirements also apply to demolition
work involving the use of load shifting machinery on a suspended floor, or using explosives.
Skills and Functions Performed
The scope of demolition work is extremely wide and is dependent on the size, complexity
and risk of the project.
Sites can range from the relatively straightforward demolition of a single storey residential
building to that of a multi-storey building with high risk associated with asbestos, the use of
suspended slabs or degraded concrete. The level of difficulty of the work, and the
engagement of a specialist demolition company to undertake the work, is not solely linked to
the size of the job. The level of difficulty and skills required to undertake the work are
influenced by the hazards present on the site, the risk level, duration of project, size of site
and the types and complexity of structures. For example: a one-hour demolishing task in the
centre of a petro-chemical plant would be a project with a high level of difficulty.
The competencies needed to address the breadth of this work is, therefore, also extensive.
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It should also be noted that demolition work of a more complex kind requires the input and
expertise of a range of related professionals including structural and civil engineers.
Demolition work also requires the undertaking of planning and approval processes with
councils and other regulatory authorities.
This project in no way attempts to define or address the competency requirements of the
engineering and other professionals who participate in and support the demolition process
but rather to consider the requirements of workers and supervisors and managers who
specialise in demolition work as the core of their business.
It is also recognised that many workers within the construction industry undertake demolition
work as part of their more generalist construction role. Typical of this is the worker on a
residential building site where demolition of an existing structure is required prior to
redevelopment. For example, a garage or part of a house may be removed prior to the
commencement of a renovation. This work role is currently addressed through the availability
of the unit CPCCCA3001A Carry out general demolition of minor building structures. This
unit is currently available within the packaging of 10 Certificate III level qualifications within
CPC08 including within the core of the Certificate III in Carpentry.
Structure of Businesses
Specialist demolition businesses typically have multi-disciplinary teams and have workers
who hold a significant range of licenses for particular parts of their work.
A ‘typical’ mid size demolition business may contain for example:
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A Manager/Owner
Administrative staff
Project Manager (who may be an engineer and hold an unrestricted license)
A number of site supervisors and site forepersons
Demolition site workers including experienced plant operators and manual demolition
workers
Smaller demolition businesses may also have a manager/owner who also acts as the project
manager and/or site supervisor.
In addition, a demolition business may also have people working in a plant and equipment
maintenance and recycling yard and include other specialist trades such as mechanics and
boilermakers.
Work Roles
In common with other aspects of the construction industry, the work of demolition specialists
is ‘project driven’. That is, work commences with the winning of a contract and proceeds
through to the planning and safe conduct of the demolition followed by removal and
remediation. It must also be recognised that not all business offer the full range of services
with some, for example, not providing site remediation.
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Specialists who participated in the process also made clear that the logic of ‘if you can build
it, you can take it down’ is flawed. Demolition work is frequently complex and demolition
experts may not have access to current (and accurate) building plans and specifications.
Changes to the building since its construction also may have heightened hazards and the
level of risk associated with the demolition work. For example, the poor condition of concrete
or the completion of additions that are not properly documented add to risk and complexity.
Similarly, the presence of termites, damage from fire and the inclusion of hazardous
materials after the initial build may not be fully documented and known.
In broad terms, the work functions on a demolition project include:
1. Respond to tenders and conduct preparatory planning
 Scope work, prepare tender, negotiate and win business
 Initial work planning / site visit/ OHS requirements:
o review scope of work & protection measures
o discuss SWMS, modify methodologies
 Permit applications – building permit, hoarding, temporary fencing, protection of
assets
 Arrange hazmat audits
2. Prepare Demolition Work Plan
 Demolition plan/procedures – signed off by Building Surveyor
 Site specific SWMS planning, preparation and sign-off
 Detailed site analysis including condition and make-up of the building fabric
 Detailed risk management planning including:
o Planning for asbestos removal (may be contracted out)
o Ensuring public protection during demolition
 Environmental planning
 Scheduling and resourcing
 Negotiating and arranging sub-contractors as required
 Arranging service disconnections
3. Conduct Demolition
Including:
 Internal strip out
o typically demolition contractor to have full responsibility for (and profit from)
reuse/recycle activities
o handling particular items sought by client to avoid damage eg heritage items
o prepare for relocation or reuse of items
 Demolition of structures
o Set up site including arrival of equipment, staff huts and facilities
o SWMS review and amendment prior to commencement to take into account
site specific demolition requirements and any flow-on effects from previous
work or ‘discoveries’ on site
o Staff briefings including OHS/WHS requirements and strategy for the handling
of materials to meet recycling/reuse requirements of the job
o Implement public safety arrangements
o Ensure all permits are in place
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Demolition contractor typically has full responsibility for (and profit from)
reuse/recycle activities (eg concrete, brick, steel, glass and timber recycling)
Erect screen walls to isolate demolition areas – temporary external walls
Erect /weld shorings for underpinning adjacent property (in consultation with
supervisor/engineer)
Conduct demolition in order of accessibility and to maximise recycling
opportunities through the proper processing and handling of materials
pull out tanks
pull up foundations
etc
respond to unforeseen circumstances not identified during planning process
(eg archaeologically sensitive items found on site)
4. Site remediation
In accordance with contract:
o Dispose of waste in accordance with contract and statutory and planning
procedures
o Ensure recycling and reuse
o Relocate equipment and facilities
o Clean site
o Prepare site in accordance with contract and to reflect the ‘next stage’ of the
job (eg re-build on site)
Personnel and roles
It is recognised that these work roles, depending on the size and structure of the
business, may be conducted by a blend of personnel encompassing owners/managers/
project managers; site supervisors and demolition workers.
Underpinning all work is a requirement for a clear focus on safety and the conduct of the
work according to the work plan and the permit requirements.
At the site supervisor/manager level there is a strong requirement for skills and
knowledge in:
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job planning
tendering and business negotiations
team building
quality assurance
communication
coordination of work
supervision
building materials and their behaviour during demolition
building processes
demolition processes
risk management
safety management and planning
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problem solving
In addition the demolition workers on site must have a broad range of skills and
knowledge including:
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Safe work methods
Reading plans and specifications
Working effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
Responding effectively to work instructions
Practical demolition skills including:
o erecting temporary fencing; screening
o shoring up party walls
o using equipment for digging out foundations; ‘nibbling down’ walls and
ropework to pull down towers
o excavating contaminated soil or create access for soil testing
o materials handling
o efficient and quiet removal of waste through a working building
o sorting waste for re-use/ recycling categories / landfill
o processing waste into manageable sizes for loading
o efficiently & safely loading waste onto trucks
o awareness of and responding to anomalies that may be uncovered on-site
and affect demolition methodologies – eg presence of white ants
o responding to more complex or ‘non standard’ buildings as identified in code
of practice eg tilt-up constructions, chimneys, post-tensioned, towers, firedamaged building etc
o conducting remediation of site
The use of equipment is of considerable importance to demolition workers. While it is not
possible for any one qualification to encompass, or require, the use of all equipment that may
be relevant to a demolition work site the range of courses, licenses and qualifications held by
workers in the business in which WFAs were conducted included:
Courses, Licenses and Qualifications
Construction induction card
Truck licenses:
HR Heavy rigid
HC Heavy combination
MC Multi-combination
High risk work licenses:
C2 Slewing mobile cranes up to 20
tonnes
CN Non-slewing mobile cranes > 3
tonnes/telehandler
DG Dogging
EWP Elevated Work Platform
HM Material Hoist
HP Personnel and Material Hoist
LF Forklift trucks
RB Rigging – basic / intermediate/
Other competencies/licenses
Use hand and power tools
Use explosive power tools
Working safely at heights
Confined space entry
Working safely on roofs
Workplace spotting for service assets
Electrical spotter
Basic worksite traffic management
Traffic Control - roadwork signing and safety
Dangerous goods license
Prescribed waste license
Testing and tagging
Asbestos removal Class A
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advanced
SI
Scaffolding
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basic
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intermediate/ advanced
WP Boom type EWP booming
length 11 metres +)
Plant operator licenses:
BL Boom lift
LB Front end loader/ Back hoes
LE Excavators
LL Front end loaders
LR Rollers
LS Front end loader skid steer type
LZ Dozers
SL Scissor Lift
VL Vertical lift
Other Qualifications:
Mechanic, Boilermaker, Automotive
electrical, Toolmaker, Carpenter,
Apprentice diesel mechanic
Asbestos removal Class B
First Aid Level 2
Demolition of structures (Standards Australia)
OHS Demolition
Working with children (school demolition work)
Cert IV Trainer and assessor
Welding:
NBB09 Welding And Thermal Cutting
NBB10 Fabrication Techniques
NF02 Gas Metal Arc Welding
Oxy cutting
Plasma cutting
Reviewing the Qualification
The first point to make is that the current Certificate III qualification is focussed exclusively on
the skill development need of hands-on demolishers and demolition contractors working in
‘basic and intermediate field work’ (this is the title applied to the 4 sector-specific core units).
The current qualification is heavily weighted in its structure to the more generic units of
competency found within construction qualifications with a relatively small component of
specific demolition competencies.
It should also be noted that, clearly, the qualification does not respond to the needs of
supervisors, managers or those undertaking more complex demolition work.
Qualification Size
The current Certificate III in Demolition is a relatively large qualification requiring completion
of 18 units of competency with 12 units being core (including 4 ‘demolition-specific’ units) and
6 elective. While substantial this is not overly large, in terms of the number of units to be
completed, when compared with other Certificate III level qualifications within CPC08.
It is also not unusual with trade-based, technical and licensed occupations, across all
sectors, for qualification to have large core structures and relatively fewer electives.
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Care must be exercised, however, in reviewing and redeveloping the qualification to not
unnecessarily increase the size of the core with additional technical units that would in turn
increase the burden of training required for completion.
Moving to a Solution
This scoping report does not replace the requirement for full national consultations to
inform the review of units and qualification structure – should the decision be made
by CPSISC to pursue that option.
The following recommendations are based on discussions with key stakeholders, the
conduct of WFAs and a technical review of the qualification.
All recommendations for review and development should reflect the job roles and
competency requirements detailed in the previous sections of this report.
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It is recommended that consideration by the CPSISC be given to:
1. Retaining the Certificate III in Demolition qualification but significantly reviewing it to
more clearly target the qualification to the requirements of a specialist demolition site
worker. This would entail reviewing all existing units to ensure they reflect current
workplace technologies, materials and practices.
Further it is recommended that the core be reviewed to ensure suitable and sufficient
demolition specific units are included. For example, the generalist CPCCCA3001A Carry out
general demolition may be better replaced with a unit more specific to the work of a specialist
demolition worker. The four specialist demolition core units also require review and potential
replacement. For example, the inclusion of CPCCSF2003A Cut and bend materials using
oxy-LPG equipment appears somewhat arbitrary and it may well prove that another unit
would better be tagged as core with this unit moved to the elective pool.
Additional units for inclusion as replacements within the core or for inclusion in the elective
pool also should be developed and address:
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Prepare a site for demolition
Carry out demolition in high risk sites
Carry out demolition of large and complex sites
Excavate contaminated soil
Segregate and process waste for reclamation and disposal
Remediate site after demolition
Developing a new Certificate IV in Demolition Supervision. The qualification to
addresses the competencies required to:
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Conduct demolition work planning
Develop and implement demolition safety plans
Secure planning approvals and permits for demolition
Conduct risk assessments of demolition projects
Schedule and resource demolition projects
Supervise low risk demolition works
Supervise a demolition team on a complex project
Supervise demolition works containing hazardous materials
Induct and brief staff and contractors on demolition projects
Plan and supervise the recycling, resale and reuse of recovered materials
Although outside the scope of this project, the consultant also recognises that there are
higher level planning and project management competencies associated with demolition
work. Advice is provided to CPSISC that consideration be given in the future to the
development of higher level units: including tendering, risk management systems and
project management, that may be included in current Diploma and Advanced Diploma or,
should they be developed, Vocational Graduate Certificate and Vocational Graduate
Diploma qualifications. This would recognise that in larger businesses a senior project
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manager coordinates and controls a number of teams on different jobs and has oversight
of full project responsibility including the preparation of tenders.
Further, it is recommended that:
Ongoing consultations occur with NOLS to ensure an optimum relationship between the
qualification and any licensing requirements while recognising that the design and content of
the qualification must reflect the skill requirements of demolition workers.
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Appendix
Current Certificate III in Demolition
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CPC30411 Certificate III in Demolition
Modification History
Two new CPC08 units added to the list of elective units:
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CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos
CPCCDE3015A Remove friable asbestos.
CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry also added to the elective bank given
its prerequisite status in those units.
CPCCDE3012A Encapsulate and remove asbestos deleted from elective list in qualification.
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in demolition operations in the residential and
commercial construction industry.
Occupational titles may include:
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Demolisher
Demolition contractor.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the
construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work.
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
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Occupational licenses are required nationally.
Refer to Description
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Employability skill
Communication
Industry/enterprise requirements for this
qualification include:
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Teamwork
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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 OHS requirements, including
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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
Works as part of a team
Provides assistance and encouragement to other
team members
Initiates and encourages improvements in team
performance
Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team
members
Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and
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Problem solving
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Initiative and enterprise
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Planning and organising
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Self management
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ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and
mental abilities
Coordinates and actions tasks
Participates in on-site meetings
Examines 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
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
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
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
Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill
development as required
Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
Uses calculators
Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment
correctly and safely
Properly starts up, operates and shuts down
equipment
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Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on
equipment and machines
Performs tool and equipment maintenance as
required
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
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18 units of competency:
12 core units
6 elective units.
A maximum of two of the six required elective units may be substituted by selecting relevant
units of competency from any Certificate III or IV construction qualification or qualification
in another endorsed Training Package.
Core units of competency
Unit code
Unit title
CPCCCA3001A
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCM1012A
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A
Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM2001A
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2008A
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010A
Work safely at heights
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction
industry
Demolition - basic and intermediate field of work
Unit code
Unit title
CPCCDE2011A
Use demolition tools and equipment
CPCCDE2012A
Carry out manual general demolition
CPCCDE3011A
Carry out mechanical general demolition
CPCCSF2003A
Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
Elective units of competency
Unit code
Unit title
CPCCCA2002A
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCM1015A
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2007A
Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM3001B
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM3002A
Operate a truck mounted loading crane
CPCCDE3013A
Operate a crushing plant
CPCCDE3014A
Remove non-friable asbestos
CPCCDE3015A
Remove friable asbestos
CPCCDO3011A
Perform dogging
CPCCOHS1001A
Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCSC2001A
Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment
CPCCSC2002A
Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding
CPCCSC3001A
Erect and dismantle intermediate scaffolding
BSBSMB301A
Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB406A
Manage small business finances
CPPCMN2001A
Control and direct traffic
FPICOT2204B
Maintain chainsaws
FPICOT2206B
Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
PRMWM15B
Move waste using load shifting equipment
RIIMPO318A
Conduct skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320A
Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIOHS202A
Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIOHS302A
Implement traffic management plan
TLILIC108A
Licence to operate a forklift truck
Unit Grid
BSBSMB301A
Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB406A
Manage small business finances
CPCCCA2002A
Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA3001A
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
CPCCCM1012A
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A
Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2007A
Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008A
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2010A
Work safely at heights
CPCCCM3001B
Operate elevated work platforms
CPCCCM3002A
Operate a truck mounted loading crane
CPCCDE2011A
Use demolition tools and equipment
CPCCDE2012A
Carry out manual general demolition
CPCCDE3011A
Carry out mechanical general demolition
CPCCDE3013A
Operate a crushing plant
CPCCDE3014A
Remove non-friable asbestos
CPCCDE3015A
Remove friable asbestos
CPCCDO3011A
Perform dogging
CPCCOHS1001A
Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction
industry
CPCCRI3001A
Operate personnel and materials hoists
CPCCSC2001A
Safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment
CPCCSC2002A
Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding
CPCCSC3001A
Erect and dismantle intermediate scaffolding
CPCCSF2003A
Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
CPPCMN2001A
Control and direct traffic
FPICOT2204B
Maintain chainsaws
FPICOT2206B
Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
PRMWM15B
Move waste using load shifting equipment
RIIMPO318A
Conduct skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320A
Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIOHS202A
Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIOHS302A
Implement traffic management plan
TLILIC108A
Licence to operate a forklift truck