An experienced-worker demolition supervisor program built around company preparation and four project journeys, with illustrated Fieldbook support, knowledge tasks and the required practical evidence.
NSW Demolition Supervisor Training
An experienced-worker demolition supervisor program built around company preparation and four project journeys, with illustrated Fieldbook support, knowledge tasks and the required practical evidence.
Statement of Attainment for the units successfully completed, subject to the RTO's assessment and issuance requirements. This unit-only program does not award a full qualification or a demolition licence.
- Facilitated assessment or supported online assessment, with practical and professional activities arranged as required.
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The Demolition Supervisor’s Fieldbook
Understand the decisions behind demolition supervision. Explore the site, plan the work and make sense of changing conditions.
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Key facts at a glance
An experienced-worker demolition supervisor program built around company preparation and four project journeys, with illustrated Fieldbook support, knowledge tasks and the required practical evidence.
- Provider
- OnShift Education — RTO 41304 on the National Register
- Code
- DEMOLITION SUPERVISOR UNIT PROGRAM
- Units of competency
- 10 nationally recognised units
- Delivery
- Facilitated assessment or supported online assessment, with practical and professional activities arranged as required.
- On completion
- Statement of Attainment for the units successfully completed, subject to the RTO's assessment and issuance requirements. This unit-only program does not award a full qualification or a demolition licence.
Units included (10)
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCDE3030 | Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies |
| CPCCDE3018 | Select and use small plant and equipment for demolition tasks |
| CPCCDE3019 | Demolish small buildings and structures using hand tools and small plant and equipment |
| CPCCDE3020 | Select and use tools and equipment for hot work in the demolition industry |
| CPCCDE4001 | Plan and prepare for activities on demolition sites |
| CPCCDE4002 | Plan demolition work to minimise risk to health, safety and environment |
| CPCCDE4003 | Supervise operational activities on demolition sites |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace |
| CPCCDE3027 | Read and interpret demolition site plans and drawings |
| CPCCDE4005 | Apply structural principles to the planning of the demolition of a structure |
What are the NSW demolition supervisor training requirements?
Nominated demolition supervisors in NSW are expected to hold a set of units of competency drawn from the CPC Construction training package. OnShift delivers 10 units: CPCCDE3030, CPCCDE3018, CPCCDE3019, CPCCDE3020, CPCCDE3027, CPCCDE4001, CPCCDE4002, CPCCDE4003, CPCCDE4005 and CPCCBC4002. Superseded demolition units are being replaced under training package transition arrangements, so check the current unit list on training.gov.au and the current licence requirements on the SafeWork NSW website before you enrol.
Who delivers this training and is the provider verified?
OnShift Education is a registered training organisation, RTO 41304. Our scope and registration status can be verified on the National Register at training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/41304.
What evidence do I need to supply as an experienced worker?
Ongoing access to real demolition work, plus workplace evidence such as supervisor-verified task records, photos, site documentation and third-party reports. Assessment against each unit is real — we do not offer instant or automatic recognition.
Free reading: The Demolition Supervisor's Fieldbook
Written for people supervising demolition work in New South Wales. Every chapter is free to read on this site — hazards and controls, plans and drawings, structural behaviour, documentation and supervision on site.
- Demolition supervision
- 1. Demolition as controlled change
- 2. Experience and sound judgement
- 3. The NSW demolition context
- 4. Observation and verification
- 5. Clear technical communication
- 6. Hazards, controls and decision authority
- 7. Law, standards and project controls
- 8. HSEQ systems and minimum standards
- 9. Roles, responsibilities, authority and escalation
- 10. Consultation, communication, induction, training and toolbox talks
- 11. Fitness for work, fatigue, wellbeing and worker support
- 12. Audits, inspections, incident investigation and continuous improvement
- 13. Records, registers, diaries and document control
- 14. Hazard identification and the hierarchy of control
- 15. Structural integrity, falling objects and flying debris
- 16. Services, isolation and hazardous energy
- 17. Plant, people and exclusion zones
- 18. Dust, silica, airborne contaminants, noise and vibration
- 19. Fire, explosion, residual fuels and hot-work interfaces
- 20. Working at heights, confined spaces and rescue planning
- 21. Traffic, public protection and neighbouring properties
- 22. Water, stormwater, groundwater, waste and environmental protection
- 23. Hazardous materials and asbestos interfaces
- 24. Scope, specifications and site information
- 25. Site inspection and pre-commencement checks
- 26. Demolition work plans and sequencing
- 27. SWMS, risk assessments and control verification
- 28. Environmental, traffic and emergency plans
- 29. Permits, notifications and authorisations
- 30. Inductions, briefings, communication and change control
- 31. Project resources, schedules, plant and workforce planning
- 32. Small plant and equipment selection
- 33. Hand tools, demolition tools and equipment limitations
- 34. Pre-starts, maintenance, faults and safe operating information
- 35. Small-structure demolition processes and sequencing
- 36. Hot work: cutting, grinding, gas equipment and fire prevention
- 37. LEL concepts, atmospheric hazards and escalation
- 38. Materials, stockpiles, salvage, recycling and load-out
- 39. Demolition plans, drawing views and specifications
- 40. Legends, symbols, abbreviations, scale, levels and dimensions
- 41. Plan currency, amendments and site orientation
- 42. Structural systems and load paths
- 43. Structural behaviour: compression, tension, bending and combined actions
- 44. Floors, walls, roofs, cladding, columns and retaining systems
- 45. Soil, ground capacity, temporary works and adjacent structures
- 46. Engineering reports and conditions for stopping work
- 47. Preparing the team and work area
- 48. Monitoring work against the plan
- 49. Responding to changed conditions and stopping work
- 50. Quality, productivity, housekeeping and environmental performance
- 51. Incidents, emergencies, rescue and recovery
- 52. Clean-up, records, debrief and improvement
- 53. A depot project from scope to handover
- 54. Connecting project decisions
- 55. How project documents connect
- 56. Technical glossary
- 57. Plans and diagrams
- 58. Forms and registers
- 59. Seeking and interpreting specialist advice
Who this is for
Delivery and assessment pathway
Entry expectations
Genuine demolition industry experience is essential. This is not an entry-level program. Applicants should already be working on demolition sites and be able to describe the jobs, methods and equipment they have used. Language, literacy and numeracy sufficient to read Safe Work Method Statements, Australian Standards extracts and demolition plans.
Assessment
Work through the case-study tasks and provide the required knowledge, project and practical evidence. Information is released in stages where required. Experience supports an assessment-only pathway; it does not replace the evidence or the assessor's decision.
Workplace evidence
You need ongoing access to real demolition work so we can gather practical evidence and third-party reports. Where an evidence gap exists we help you plan how to close it honestly — not by shortcutting the requirements.
Certification issued on successful completion
Statement of Attainment for the units successfully completed, subject to the RTO's assessment and issuance requirements. This unit-only program does not award a full qualification or a demolition licence.
High-touch support and what makes OnShift different
- Suitability screening up-front — we tell you honestly whether this program suits your background before you commit.
- Small cohorts so trainers can actually coach, not just present.
- Trainers with direct demolition industry experience.
- Practical scenarios grounded in real jobs and Australian Standards.
- One-to-one coaching and mentoring where appropriate.
- Staged fees where supported by the approved offer.
- Help resolving complex evidence and prior-training gaps.
How it works
- 1
Confirm your pathway
OnShift reviews your experience, existing evidence and any prerequisites before confirming the assessment arrangements.
- 2
Receive course access
Access follows enrolment and the applicable payment or authorised invoice arrangements. Practical sessions and later assessment stages follow their confirmed schedule and release conditions.
- 3
Complete the project journey
Use the workbook, case information and Fieldbook. Your assessor reviews the evidence and advises any further work required.
Frequently asked
People also ask
Straight answers to the questions people search for — and ask AI assistants — about demolition licensing, supervisor authorisation and recognition of prior learning. Licensing rules are set by the regulator, not by us, so we always point you back to the source.
NSW demolition licensing — SafeWork NSW and Fair Trading
The supervisor role in practice
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced workers
Cost, timing and what happens after training
What happens next
- You submit the eligibility form above.
- An OnShift adviser (real person, not a bot) reviews your background against this program's suitability criteria.
- We contact you — usually within one business day — with a plain-English recommendation. If this program doesn't suit you, we say so.
- If it does suit you, we walk you through fees, staging, and readiness before any enrolment is confirmed.
Licensing requirements vary by state and may change. Completing training does not guarantee that a licence or supervisor authorisation will be granted. Applicants may also need to meet experience, qualification, identity and other regulator requirements. Confirm the current requirements that apply to you directly with the relevant state regulator before enrolling.
Relevant regulator: SafeWork NSW.