Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Demolition
Certificate III in Demolition
CPC30426
BTU0
Current
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/02/2026 | Current | Pending |
Description
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twenty (20) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units
- nine (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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
2. Elective Units: Group A - General electives
At least seven (7) units must be completed from Groups A, B or C.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM75 | RIIWHS205E | Control traffic with stop-slow bat | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OAP22 | CPCCSF2003 | Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD19 | RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OBM88 | RIIWHS302E | Implement traffic management plans | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OFJ76 | CPCCDE3029 | Remove friable asbestos | Unit of competency | |
| OFJ77 | CPCCDE3028 | Remove non-friable asbestos | Unit of competency | |
| OBW36 | RIIRIS202E | Respond to site based spills | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCW77 | RIIRTM203E | Work as a safety observer/spotter | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B - Plant operation field of work
At least seven (7) units must be completed from Groups A, B or C.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK55 | RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAK78 | RIIHAN309F | Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCP36 | CPCCDE3022 | Manage demolition recyclable waste materials and contaminated soil using load shifting equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ91 | CPCCDE3021 | Operate demolition material crushing plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ46 | CPCCDE3026 | Operate excavators at ground level to demolish building elements | 180 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ40 | CPCCDE3024 | Operate mobile plant on suspended floors on demolition sites | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ88 | CPCCDE3025 | Operate remote-controlled plant on demolition sites | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ89 | CPCCDE3023 | Operate skid steer loaders at ground level on demolition sites | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C - Licensing field of work
At least seven (7) units must be completed from Groups A, B or C.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ66 | CPCCLSF4001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ69 | CPCCLSF2001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ67 | CPCCLSF3001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAE39 | TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAE42 | TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCP95 | CPCCLHS3001 | Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCO88 | CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ72 | CPCCLRG3001 | Licence to perform rigging basic level | 96 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ71 | CPCCLRG3002 | Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BBA88 | CPCCCM3001 | Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGC3 | CPC30420 | Certificate III in Demolition | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
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