How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
College
You could do a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. You could then apply to a demolition company for a trainee position.
Courses include:
- construction skills
- construction operations
- construction plant operations
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Demolition Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship with a demolition or construction company.
Another option is to do a Groundworker Level 2, or Construction Plant Operative Level 2, Intermediate Apprenticeship. After getting experience on a construction site, you could do further training in demolition.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to work as a construction site labourer, tradeperson's assistant or plant operator and do extra demolition training on the job.
Direct Application
You can apply for jobs directly with demolition contractors if you're over 18 and have construction work experience. Some employers may ask for GCSEs or equivalent in maths, English and design and technology.
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Registration
a Certificate of Competence for Demolition Operatives (CCDO) card is usually required to work on site
Further information
You can find out more about working in demolition from Go Construct.