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New regulations for demolition licence holders | SafeWork NSW

From 1 March 2025, a demolition worker must have completed the course approved by SafeWork NSW: CPCCDE3016 – Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/news/safework-public-notice/new-regulations-for-demolition-licence-holders

There will be a new mandatory training requirement for demolition workers.

From 1 March 2025, a demolition worker must have completed the course approved by SafeWork NSW: CPCCDE3016 – Identify hazards on demolition sites and apply.

The pre-requisite for the course is CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Who requires training?

Workers who must be trained are those who:

  • physically undertake manual demolition work, or
  • operate plant or equipment involved in demolition work, or
  • are not directly supervised.

Traffic controllers, providing they remain outside of the demolition site are not required to do this.