Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Demolition
Certificate IV in Demolition
CPC41020
BGC5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 04/02/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 24/12/2024 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 15/09/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 09/12/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of project engineers, project managers, demolition supervisors and leading hands responsible for the oversight of a team of demolition workers undertaking specialist demolition work on large public, commercial, industrial or residential buildings, structures and installations, including chemical processing plants.
Occupational titles could include:
- Demolition supervisor
- Demolition project manager
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Please consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.
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 CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency:
- Eight (8) core units
- Seven (7) elective units.
Elective units are to be selected as follows:
- All seven (7) elective units can be selected from the electives below
- Up to two (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 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ85 | CPCCDE4005 | Apply structural principles to the planning of the demolition of a structure | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ84 | CPCCDE4004 | Finalise demolition activities and supervise property handover | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ64 | CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ14 | CPCCDE4001 | Plan and prepare for activities on demolition sites | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ73 | CPCCDE4002 | Plan demolition work to minimise risk to health, safety and environment | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OCR11 | CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ34 | CPCCDE4003 | Supervise operational activities on demolition sites | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least five (5) units must be completed from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J791 | CPC41013 | Certificate IV in Demolition | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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