The Level 2 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Demolition provides a nationally recognised qualification for individuals working in the specialised field of demolition within the construction industry.
This qualification is competence-based, meaning candidates must demonstrate the required level of competence as outlined in the units. Assessment involves evaluating a candidate’s skills, knowledge, and understanding against the standards established in the qualification.
Assessments must be carried out in a work environment and follow the ConstructionSkills’ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. They must be internally assessed by a suitably experienced and qualified assessor.
PATHWAYS AND ASSESSMENT
To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the required Mandatory and Optional units from one of the pathways.
There are two pathways available:
- Pathway 1: Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
- Pathway 2: Plant Operative
Pathway 1 : Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
In this pathway Candidates must complete 4 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit.
Mandatory Units
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
- Removing and segregating components and materials in demolition and/or refurbishment in the workplace
Optional Units – ONE unit
- Dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or concrete structures in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing roofs and/or cladding in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing timber structures in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing metal structures in the workplace
Pathway 2 : Plant Operative. Candidates must complete 2 Mandatory units, plus 1 Optional unit.
Mandatory Units
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Optional Units – ONE unit
- Operating plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures up to 15 metres in the workplace
- Operating remote and/or pedestrian controlled plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures in the workplace
- Operating demolition skid steer to demolish structures in the workplace
- Operating demolition rigged plant for materials processing in the workplace
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