Apprenticeship training course

Demolition operative (level 2)

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Information about Demolition operative (level 2)

Carrying out the process of demolishing or part-demolishing structures ranging from standard brick and concrete buildings to bridges, industrial plants and power stations.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Demolition Procedures and Methods: The planning process for demolition operations, utilising standards, the role of Building Information Modelling and Computer Aided Design
  • Demolition Procedures and Methods: What is covered in a refurbishment and demolition survey, why it is intrusive and the importance of destructive inspection
  • Demolition Procedures and Methods: The decommissioning of services to structures and the requirement to render safe prior to any work being carried out
  • Demolition Procedures and Methods: The approach and methods of demolition manually by hand or mechanical, including soft strip, wall, floor, roofing & façade retention
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: The different types of hand and power tools used for carrying out demolition operations, when to use and the limitations of use
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: The hazards associated with hand and power tools, safe working procedures to be applied for storage, use and replacement
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: The remote-controlled demolition equipment available to the demolition operative, advantages and limitations of use
  • Different types of Structures & Materials: The structural elements of buildings including – beams, lintels, columns, trusses, roofing components and modern building materials
  • Different types of Structures & Materials: The characteristics and different types of building and structure, traditional brick, reinforced concrete, industrial units and plants, power stations, bridges and complex structures and pre/post tensioned steel
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: The hazards associated with cutting equipment and the safe working procedures to be applied for storage, use and replacement
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: What cutting fuels and equipment are available to the demolition operative and the circumstances in which they would be used
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: The methods of cutting and effects on materials, metals and stability when pre-weakening structures
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Protection: Health, safety & environmental legislation relevant to demolition operations, official guidance and codes of practice
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Protection: The dangers, hazards and importance of safe working in confined spaces, at height, below ground and in close proximity to other operations and working on contaminated ground
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Protection: How and why safe systems of work are established along with the permits and authorisation to carry out the work
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Protection: Occupational health as a result of exposure to manual handling, noise, dust and vibration including the effects on hearing, lung related diseases and other injuries to the body both mental and physical
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Protection: The control of substances hazardous to health, how to protect the environment and the importance of segregating and recycling
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operations: The duties and responsibilities of a slinger signaller and the importance of safety around lifting operations
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operations: How to read the ‘The lift plan’ and identify correct lifting accessories for the load type and how the load should be slung
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operations: How different types of demolition plant equipment are utilised along with the hazards and importance of exclusion zones and segregation
  • Your Organisation & the wider Demolition Industry: The role of the Demolition Operative and limitations on works to be carried out
  • Your Organisation & the wider Demolition Industry: The structure of a demolition team and the appointments within – Topman, Supervisor, Manager
  • Your Organisation & the wider Demolition Industry: Associations and institutes representing the industry

  Skills

  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Carry out point of work risk assessments
  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and uncontrolled demolition operations
  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Follow and apply the safe systems of work, permits and seek authorisation including the discovery of hazardous materials
  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify when an area is or potentially becomes a confined space and carry out the necessary confined space precautions
  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the demolition operations to be carried out, inspect and store when not in use
  • Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Work safely in varying conditions around the site including at height, in close proximity to other operations, contaminated ground, plant and lifting equipment
  • Demolition Procedures & Methods: Limitations and when to hand the work over to the Demolition Topman
  • Demolition Procedures & Methods: Identify different materials and components of a structure
  • Demolition Procedures & Methods: Calculate and quantify materials for removal from site
  • Demolition Procedures & Methods: Apply the safest and most appropriate process to the demolition task
  • Demolition Procedures & Methods: Recognise when the task is not going to the plan and when to stop and seek advice or hand over to the Topman
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Select the correct tool, carry out pre-use checks and identify any faults with hand and power tools and remote-controlled demolition equipment
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Report defects and dispose of faulty tools and equipment following the correct procedure
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Demonstrate how to use hand and power tools safely along with remote controlled equipment for the demolition task to be completed
  • Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Leave tools and equipment in a safe state and store in the appropriate location on completion
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: Select and identify the correct type of cutting equipment associated with the work to be completed
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: Set up equipment and carry out daily per use checks, identify faults, report any defects and condemn unsuitable and faulty equipment
  • Fuel Cutting Operations: Apply different types of cut in relation to varying situations, material types and thickness relating to non-structural steel beams at ground level
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Carry out all work safely in line with legislation and official guidance
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Read and follow a lift plan and demonstrate how to complete the work exactly to the detail
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Select the correct accessories for the load to be lifted
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Utilise various types of lifting accessory to sling and lift loads
  • Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Guide demolition plant to carry out operations using a range of communication methods
  • Communication: Communicate clearly with all internal and external personnel using the correct terminology
  • Communication: Use a range of communication methods including radios and hand signals
  • Team Working: Demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a team working cooperatively with others
  • Team Working: Provide support to other team members as required
  • Team Working: Demonstrate a clear understanding of your role and limitations
  • Team Working: Undertake all tasks responsibly and apply safe working practices

  Behaviours

  • Attitude: Promote a positive safety culture
  • Attitude: Develop a questioning attitude to challenge procedures not being followed
  • Attitude: Apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others
  • Attitude: Be polite & courteous to peers, managers, clients and members of the public or anyone they come in contact with
  • Self Discipline: Take all reasonable care of themselves and others that may be affected by their actions
  • Self Discipline: Adopt a professional approach to the work, colleagues and client
  • Compliant: Be aware of the importance of following procedures and following guidance of senior members of team due to the many risks and hazards present in the working environment
  • Compliant: Show professionalism when following safe systems of work and avoiding taking shortcuts that might increase risk
  • Contribution & Effectiveness: Display adaptability to work effectively as a team and under supervision
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 24 months
• Funding: £18,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

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