Demolition Operative
The Certificate of Competence for Demolition Operatives (CCDO Card Scheme) assesses candidates through one or all of the following methods:
- Industry Assessment
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
- Distance Learning
CCDO is a peer assessed competency scheme designed to recognise the individual’s skill’s gained through a practical route of experience, training and knowledge. The scheme is affiliated to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and gains the successful candidate a CCDO Affiliate competence card at the relevant level.
Please click on the card images below to find out what each card means, how you can obtain the CCDO Card and how to renew the card. There are minimum requirements for all cards within the scheme.
Card Categories
Demolition Site Operative
| Years Experience: | Less than 1 year |
| Aimed at: | New Entrants Only |
| Valid For: | 2 years (NOT RENEWABLE) |
Reclamation and Salvage Operative
| Years Experience: | Minimum 1 year |
| Aimed at: | those who work predominantly in the removal of salvageable materials such as Architectural salvage or soft stripping operatives. |
| Valid For: | 5 Years |
Demolition Operative (Labourer)
| Years Experience: | Minimum 1 year |
| Aimed at: | Operatives with a basic understanding of the Demolition Industry |
| Valid For: | 5 Years |
Demolition Experienced Worker
| Years Experience: | Minimum 2 Years |
| Aimed at: | Operatives with a good depth of knowledge of the demolition industry. |
| Valid For: | 3 Years (Temporary Card Only) |
Demolition Operative (Mattockman)
| Years Experience: | 2 Years (NVQ Achieved) |
| Aimed at: | Operatives with a adequate depth of knowledge of the demolition industry |
| Valid For: | 5 Years |
Demolition Operative (Topman)
| Years Experience: | Minimum 2 Years (NVQ Achieved) |
| Aimed at: | Operatives with a good depth of knowledge of the demolition industry |
| Valid For: | 5 Years |
Demolition Supervisor
| Years Experience: | Minimum 5 Years |
| Aimed at: | Key personnel with the knowledge & skills to supervise a demolition project |
| Valid For: | 5 Years |