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Certificate III in Demolition

This qualification trains people to take down buildings and structures safely, from small residential jobs through to commercial and industrial demolition.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
Taught by
5 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Demolition asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in taking structures apart safely
  • a careful attitude to hazards and risk
  • good communication skills for working in a team
  • an interest in sorting materials for salvage and recycling

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

20 units: 11 that everyone takes and 9 you choose.

  • Working safely at heights
  • Spotting hazards and managing risk
  • Using hand tools and small plant
  • Demolishing small structures
  • Reading demolition site plans
  • Handling hazardous substances
See all 11 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares people for specialist demolition work, taking down residential, commercial and industrial structures and processing materials for salvage, recycling and waste disposal. Roles could include demolition worker, demolition plant operator or demolition team leader. The course covers working at heights, spotting hazards, using tools and hot work equipment, reading plans, manual handling and handling dangerous goods.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before enrolling.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for demolition work differ between states and territories. Consult the relevant regulatory authority in the state or territory where you intend to work.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.