Green Demolition Labourer Card

Description

This is an entry-point card, and should be targeted by those with either no or extremely limited knowledge of the demolition industry. This is also suitable for those who haven’t previously worked on construction sites. Given their minimal experience, holders of green cards will be allocated only basic tasks and duties. Furthermore, these must be conducted in full view of a member of the on-site leadership team, whether that be a supervisor or manager.

As this will be the first card many prospective demolition workers will hold, the scheme’s qualifying criteria is relatively modest. As an applicant, you’ll be required to:

1. Pass the demolition labourers level 1 course (this is available via many private learning providers).
2. Be in possession of a valid Asbestos Awareness Certificate. The organisation sponsoring this certification scheme must have been approved by the CCDO. This means your certificate must have been issued by either the National Demolition Training Group (NDTG), the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division (ACAD), or the Asbestos Testing & Consultancy Association (ARCA).
3. Pass the operative CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test. This assessment must have been sat within the two years prior to your application date.

Other considerations

The card is valid for five years. It can be renewed at the end of this term. However, as this restricts workers to exclusively performing labouring activities, many move on to other, more challenging CCDO card schemes. These will demand that the holder can execute more developed technical skills. Within the demolition sector, many labourers target the position of Demolition and Refurbishment Operative as their next role, and therefore apply for the card relevant to this occupation.

If you do decide to renew this card, you’ll need to again ensure that you’ve completed your CITB operative assessment within the two years previous to your application. You’ll also need to have retained a valid Asbestos Awareness Certificate.