CPC30420 Certificate III in Demolition

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

Occupational titles could include

  • Demolition worker
  • Demolition plant operator
  • Demolition team leader

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for demolition work differ between states and territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authority.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 20 units of competency:
    • 11 core units
    • 9 elective units.

The elective units can be selected from any of the groups listed below. Two elective units can be selected from any training package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and supports the AQF level of this qualification.

Prerequisite units of competency

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Course Details

3.5Hrs of Video Instruction

2 Written Docs

14 Source Files

Duration

4.5 Hours

Type

Self Guided

Note a minimum of 40 log-book hours are required prior to Assessment for the first item of plant, an additional 10 hours of logbook for each additional item of plant.

Units

Unit code

Unit name

Core units

 

CPCCCM2012*

Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures

CPCCDE3016*

Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management

CPCCDE3017*

Select and use hand tools and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3018*

Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3019*

Demolish small buildings using hand tools and small plant

CPCCDE3020*

Select and use tools and equipment for hot work in demolition

CPCCDE3027

Read and interpret demolition site plans and drawings

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 

9 units

Group a

CPCCDE3014*

Remove non-friable asbestos (Face to face only)

CPCCDE3015*

Remove friable asbestos (Face to face only)

CPCCSF2003*

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E

Implement traffic management plan

RIIRIS202E

Respond to site-based spills

RIIRTM203E

Work as a safety observer/spotter

Group b

plant operation field of work

CPCCDE3021*

Operate demolition material crushing plants

CPCCDE3022

Manage demolition recyclable, waste materials

CPCCDE3023

Operate skid steer loaders at ground level on demolition sites

CPCCDE3024

Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites

CPCCDE3025

Operate remote-controlled plant on demolition sites

CPCCDE3026

Operate excavators at ground level to demolish buildings

RIIHAN309F

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

RIIMPO320F

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

CPCCCM3001              

Operate EWP  up to 11 metres

Group c

licensing field of work (Credit transfer only)

CPCCLDG3001

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLHS3001

Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist

CPCCLRG3001*

Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002*

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLSF2001

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

CPCCLSF3001*

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level

TLILIC0003

Licence to operate a forklift truck

TLILIC0005

Licence to operate a boom-type EWP (11 metres or more)

Supervisor skillset – Vic / TAS / SA

CPCCCM2012

Work safely at heights

CPCCOM1015

Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCDE3016

Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies

CPCCDE3017*

Select and use hand tools and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3018

Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks

CPCCDE3019

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

CPCCDE3020

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

CPCCDE3027

Manage demolition recyclable and waste materials using load shifting equipment

TLID1001

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 

CPCCDE3022

Manage demolition recyclable and waste materials using load shifting equipment

CPCCBC4002

Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace

CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCDE4001

Plan and prepare for activities on demolition sites

CPCCDE4002

Plan demolition work to minimise risk to health, safety and environment

CPCCDE4003

Supervise operational activities on demolition sites

CPCCDE4004

Finalise demolition activities and supervise property handover

Select any 8 of the following electives

CPCCSF2003*

Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment

RIIWHS202E

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS205E

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E

Implement traffic management plan

CPCCDE3021*

Operate demolition material crushing plants

CPCCDE3023

Operate skid steer loaders at ground level on demolition sites

CPCCDE3024

Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites

CPCCDE3025

Operate remote-controlled plant on demolition sites

CPCCDE3026

Operate excavators at ground level to demolish building elements

RIIHAN309F

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

RIIMPO320F

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

RIIRIS202E

Respond to site based spills

RIIRTM203E

Work as a safety observer/spotter

CPCCCM3001

Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres 

The following units may only be accepted as Credit transfer or attend classroom

CPCCDE3014*

Remove non-friable asbestos

CPCCDE3015*

Remove friable asbestos

CPCCLDG3001

Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLHS3001

Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist

CPCCLRG3001

Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLSF2001

Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level