Demolition

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Asbestos Removalist

To become a licensed Asbestos Removalist in Australia, complete accredited training, pass assessments, and obtain a state license, focusing on safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $90,480
Skill level Beginner

Asbestos Supervisor

An Asbestos Supervisor oversees the safe removal of asbestos, ensuring compliance and safety, while conducting inspections and managing documentation.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

Demolition Supervisor

A Demolition Supervisor leads a team in safely dismantling structures, ensuring compliance with legislation while managing multiple tasks.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

Asbestos Removalist B Class

An Asbestos Removalist B Class safely removes non-friable asbestos, monitors air quality, follows strict procedures, and prioritises safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Demolition Labourer

A Demolition Labourer dismantles structures, clears debris, sorts materials for recycling, and focuses on safety while working in a team.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Demolition Worker

A Demolition Worker clears and demolishes structures using machinery and manual methods, while prioritising safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Asbestos Removalist A Class

An Asbestos Removalist A Class safely removes friable asbestos, conducts inspections, monitors air quality, and follows strict safety procedures.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in demolition

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Paper Mill Worker Drone Operator
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor EEHA Auditor Gas Industry Operator Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant Asset Inspector
+ 15 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $19,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Estimator Building Contractor Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Bricklayer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Renewable Energy Tradesperson Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Carpenter Cable Jointer Substation Technician Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Catchment Officer Building Manager Engineering Surveyor Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor Architectural Designer Architectural Engineer Sprinkler Fitter General Hand Building Inspector BIM Manager Construction Consultant Civil Construction Supervisor Building Consultant Construction Site Manager
+ 40 more
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Drone Operator
Waterproofer EEHA Inspector Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Supervisor Crowd Controller Chief Warden Mining Manager Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Superintendent Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant
+ 16 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor
Construction Supervisor Building Manager Demolition Supervisor Construction Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor Construction Supervisor Building Manager Demolition Supervisor Construction Site Manager + 4 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Landfill Supervisor Bricklayer Field Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Facilities Manager Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) General Hand Demolition Supervisor Quality Control Analyst Superintendent Facade Engineer Construction Site Manager
+ 18 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 months
$750 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor
Rigger Bricklayer Planning Officer Infrastructure Engineer Structural Project Manager Scaffolder Mobile Crane Operator Electrical Fitter Glazier Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Apprentice Bricklayer Construction Worker Roof Tiler Shopfitter Asbestos Supervisor Pool Builder Facade Engineer
+ 19 more
CPC20220

Certificate II in Construction Pathways
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer General Labourer Builders Labourer
Plasterer Waterproofer Scaffolder Wall and Floor Tiler Carpenter Stonemason Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Road Marker Construction Worker Roof Tiler Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker
+ 12 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 36 months
$0 - $17,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Construction Worker Grader Operator
Pipelayer Road Construction Worker Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Scaffolder Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Asbestos Removalist B Class Planning and Development Surveyor
+ 9 more
CPC30320

Certificate III in Concreting
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $19,959
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Blocklayer Asbestos Removalist
Pool Builder
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Blocklayer Asbestos Removalist Pool Builder + 1 more
CPCCWHS1001

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Labourer Builders Labourer Plasterer
Construction Labourer Wall and Floor Tiler Construction Worker Asbestos Removalist A Class
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Labourer Builders Labourer Plasterer Construction Labourer Wall and Floor Tiler Construction Worker Asbestos Removalist A Class + 4 more
CPC33020

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 48 months
$0 - $44,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bricklayer Blocklayer Apprentice Bricklayer
Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bricklayer Blocklayer Apprentice Bricklayer Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker + 2 more
CPCCDE3014

Remove Non-Friable Asbestos
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,075
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Removalist A Class
Asbestos Supervisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Supervisor + 1 more
CPCCDE3015

Remove Friable Asbestos
On Campus, Traineeship
4 weeks
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor
CPCCDE4008

Supervise Asbestos Removal
On Campus, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Asbestos Removalist A Class
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Asbestos Removalist A Class
CPCCDE5001

Conduct Air Monitoring and Clearance Inspections for Asbestos Removal Work
Blended
4 weeks
$950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist B Class
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist B Class
CPC30420

Certificate III in Demolition
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Asbestos Removalist
Asbestos Removalist B Class
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class + 1 more
CPC41020

Certificate IV in Demolition
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Supervisor
22574VIC

Certificate III in Concrete Sawing and Drilling
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Demolition Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Demolition Worker
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