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Certificate IV in Demolition

This qualification is for people who lead teams doing specialist demolition work on large buildings, structures and plants. It covers planning demolition safely, managing risks to health and the environment, supervising site work, applying structural principles and handing over the site. Supervisors already doing this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC41013 Certificate IV in Demolition (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Demolition supervisors, leading hands and project managers who oversee demolition crews and want formal recognition of their skills.

JOB ROLES

  • Demolition supervisor
  • Demolition project manager

Qualification structure

15 units in total. 8 core units; 7 elective units. Elective units are to be selected as follows: All 7 elective units can be selected from the electives below. Up to 2 units can be selected from any training package or accredited course, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and support the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units

8 units
  1. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  2. CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
  3. CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
  4. CPCCDE4001Plan and prepare for activities on demolition sites
  5. CPCCDE4002Plan demolition work to minimise risk to health, safety and environment
  6. CPCCDE4003Supervise operational activities on demolition sites
  7. CPCCDE4004Finalise demolition activities and supervise property handover
  8. CPCCDE4005Apply structural principles to the planning of the demolition of a structure

Elective units

23 units
  1. BSBCMM411Make presentations
  2. BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
  3. CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
  4. CPCCBC4008Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects site
  5. CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
  6. CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
  7. CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
  8. CPCCBC5001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  9. CPCCBC5018 (has a prerequisite)Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys
  10. CPCCBC6014Apply structural principles to the construction of large, high-rise and complex buildings
  11. CPCCDE3027Read and interpret demolition site plans and drawings
  12. CPCCDE3028 (has a prerequisite)Remove non-friable asbestos
  13. CPCCDE3029 (has a prerequisite)Remove friable asbestos
  14. CPCCDE4006 (has a prerequisite)Demolish stressed panel structure and pre-cast panel structure
  15. CPCCDE4007Manage waste streams
  16. CPCCDE4009 (has a prerequisite)Supervise asbestos removal
  17. CPCCDE5001Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
  18. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  19. CPCSIL4002Supervise and manage work with products and materials generating respirable crystalline silica
  20. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  21. PUAFER004Respond to facility emergencies
  22. RIICWD503EPrepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes
  23. RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCBC5018 Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys — prerequisite: CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings; CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
  • CPCCDE3028 Remove non-friable asbestos — prerequisite: CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • CPCCDE3029 Remove friable asbestos — prerequisite: CPCCDE3028 Remove non-friable asbestos; CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • CPCCDE4006 Demolish stressed panel structure and pre-cast panel structure — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCDE4009 Supervise asbestos removal — prerequisite: CPCCDE3028 Remove non-friable asbestos; CPCCDE3029 Remove friable asbestos

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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. Additional Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

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