QLD Demolition Supervisor Program – 14 UOC (Licensing Related)

Who is this for?

Are you an experienced demolition worker looking to take your career to the next level? If you’ve operated heavy machinery, managed teams, and are ready to step up as a Demolition Supervisor in Queensland, then this program is for you.

In Queensland, Demolition Supervisors play a vital role in ensuring demolition projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with WHSQ regulations. They are responsible for site planning, risk management, workforce coordination, structural integrity assessments, hazardous material handling, and regulatory compliance.

This program is designed for experienced demolition workers seeking to obtain a QLD Demolition Licence. The training includes the core national demolition supervision units plus additional Queensland-specific competencies required by WHSQ.

What will you learn?

✔ Site Supervision & Compliance

• Oversee demolition activities to comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, industry codes of practice, and licensing requirements.

✔ Risk Management & Hazard Control

• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement safety controls, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and emergency procedures.

✔ Workforce Coordination

• Manage demolition teams, subcontractors, and site workers, ensuring adherence to QLD demolition regulations.

✔ Structural Integrity & Engineering Consultation

• Collaborate with engineers to plan safe demolition sequences, ensuring structural stability throughout the process.

✔ Essential Services Disconnection & Management

• Ensure the proper disconnection of gas, water, electricity, telecommunications, and other essential services before demolition.

✔ Heavy Equipment & Plant Operations

• Supervise and coordinate the use of excavators, cranes, bulldozers, and other demolition equipment while ensuring operator safety.

✔ Hazardous Materials & Asbestos Handling

• Identify, manage, and ensure safe removal of asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other hazardous materials in compliance with QLD asbestos laws.

✔ Incident Response & Emergency Planning

• Develop site-specific emergency procedures, including first aid, fire prevention, and worker evacuation protocols.

✔ Regulatory Reporting & WHS Documentation

• Ensure compliance with WHSQ requirements, including notifiable demolition work permits, environmental impact assessments, and licensing applications.

Nationally Recognised Training – Units of Competency

To be eligible for a Demolition Supervisor Licence in QLD, you should complete 14 units of competency, including two additional units required by WHSQ so that your technical knowledge aligns with AS2601:2001 The demolition of structures.

Units of Competence (14 UOCs)

✅ CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry (pre-requisite to CPCCDE3016)
✅ CPCCOM2001 – Read and interpret plans and specifications (or CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications)
✅ CPCCDE3016 – Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies (or CPCCDE3016A)
✅ CPCCDE3017 – Select and use hand tools and equipment for demolition tasks (or CPCCDE3017A)
✅ CPCCDE3018 – Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks (or CPCCDE3018A)
✅ CPCCDE3019 – Demolish small buildings and structures using hand tools and small plant equipment
✅ CPCCDE3020 – Select and use tools and equipment for hot work in the demolition industry
✅ CPCCDE3022 – Manage demolition recyclable and waste materials using load-shifting equipment
✅ CPCCBC4002 – Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
✅ CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
✅ CPCCDE4001 – Plan and prepare for activities on demolition sites
✅ CPCCDE4002 – Plan and supervise demolition work to minimize environmental and public health and safety impact
✅ CPCCDE4003 – Supervise individual activities on demolition sites
✅ CPCCDE4004 – Finalize demolition activities and supervise property handover

These additional QLD licensing units ensure supervisors understand final site handover procedures and safe operation of demolition processing plants, which are required under QLD WHSQ regulations.

Licensing Outcomes for Demolition Work in Queensland

In Queensland, a Demolition Work Licence is mandatory for businesses or undertakings intending to perform specific types of demolition work. This licence ensures that demolition activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.

When is a Demolition Work Licence Required?

A licence is required for the following demolition activities:

• Structures with Pre-Tensioned or Post-Tensioned Components: Demolishing structures containing pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural elements. Learn more
• Use of Load-Shifting Equipment: Demolition involving equipment such as excavators, cranes, or other load-shifting machinery.
• Use of Explosives or Induced Collapse Methods: Demolition methods that utilize explosives or techniques inducing structural collapse.
• Other Demolition Work: Unless the structure being demolished or dismantled is:
  • A domestic house.
  • A structure built as, and still generally having the characteristics of, a domestic house (e.g., a domestic house converted to flats or an office).
  • A structure that is ancillary to a domestic house or a structure with the characteristics of a domestic house (e.g., a carport or garage for a domestic house).

  And the work does not involve load-shifting equipment or the demolition methods described above.

Application Process

To apply for a Demolition Work Licence:

1. Complete Form 76: Fill out the Application for a licence to carry out demolition work.
2. Attach Required Documents: Ensure all necessary supporting documents are included with the application.
3. Submit the Application: Send the completed form and attachments to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ).

Detailed guidance on the application process is available in Information Paper D1 and Information Paper D2.

Key Responsibilities

Licence holders must ensure:

• Competent Supervision: A nominated competent person supervises the demolition work.
• Compliance with Safety Standards: All demolition activities adhere to the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and relevant codes of practice.

For comprehensive information on licensing requirements and obligations, refer to the WorkSafe Queensland website.

Why Choose This Program?

🔹 QLD-Specific Training – This program is tailored to Queensland licensing laws and WHSQ requirements, ensuring you meet all compliance obligations.
🔹 Fast-Track for Experienced Workers – Recognising prior industry experience, this program focuses on essential skills and regulations, minimizing downtime for experienced demolition professionals.
🔹 Industry-Recognised Trainers – Learn from licensed demolition supervisors and WHS professionals with decades of experience in high-risk demolition work.
🔹 Flexible Study Options – Available in blended learning formats to suit working professionals.

📌 Take the next step in your demolition career!
Enroll today and gain the qualifications needed to become a licensed Demolition Supervisor in QLD.