Certification
Duration
1
DAY
Valid for
3/5
YEARS
Cost
£200 ex VAT
NON-MEMBER: £270 ex VAT
CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) Refresher Course Details
The CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (ADO) will have 5 years industry experience and be looking to move towards managing a small team.
The ADO qualification encompasses all of the roles of the Demolition Refurbishment Operative and also allows for the demolition of load-bearing walls and structures by hand. As well as significant on-the-job experience, a CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative will have skills training in a range of equipment to undertake demolition works by hand including Safe Oxygen/Fuel Cutting, Working At Height, working to method statements and pre-planned cutting sequences.
The Advanced Demolition Operative will be coordinated and supervised by either a CCDO Chargehand or CCDO Site Supervisor.
Course Pre-requisites:
- Specialist Demolition Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test
- Level 2 Demolition and Refurbishment NVQ
- Asbestos Awareness
Approved Asbestos Awarding Bodies
- NDTG
- ACAD
- ARCA
- UKATA - E-Learning certification is not accepted
- IATP - Demolition Specific course and certificate from the online generator only, not E-learning (Online Training)
The Course Comprises:
- Legislation
- Hand Structural Demolition
- Temporary Works
- Hot Works
- Confined Spaces
- Behavioural Safety
- Plant & Equipment
The CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative Red card is initially valid for 3 years to enable a period of getting the knowledge obtained to be put into practice. In order to qualify for the CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative Blue card, the operative must pass the relevant NVQ within a 3 year period.
Who should attend
- Candidates must have at least 5 years verifiable Demolition industry experience.
- Candidates are required to complete a current Demolition Specialist or above Health, Safety and Environment Test Pass and a Current Approved Asbestos Awareness certificate (not e-learning).
Course assessment and certification
CCDO card and certificate.
UPCOMING DATES
- Thursday 28th November 2024
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 12th December 2024
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 9th January 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Wednesday 29th January 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 6th February 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 20th February 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 6th March 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 20th March 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 3rd April 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 10th April 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 1st May 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 15th May 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 22nd May 2025
Online - Remote Learning - Thursday 5th June 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Thursday 19th June 2025
Online - Remote Learning
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CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) (3 Year Card)
The CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card qualifies individuals in the demolition of structural elements including operation of relevant tools, interpretation of drawings and structural hotworks. Holders will need 5 years’ experience in the industry (verified by a CV) in order to sit the 1-day course. The red card is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. Red card holders must complete NVQ Level 3 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Blue Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card.
Duties
- Demolition including structural elements.
- Operation of work tools.
- Implementation of work in accordance with RAMS.
- Interpretation of drawings/instructions.
- Reporting variations to RAMS.
- Structural hot works.
Pre-requisites
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Must have held a Demolition & Refurbishment Operative 5 Year Card and have passed the Level 2 Demolition & Refurbishment NVQ. For direct entry, you must and have 5 years Demolition Industry experience. To obtain a Demolition & Refurbishment Operative card, you must meet all the pre-requisites for that card and complete the 1-day course. Find out more about the course and check you have the right card:
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CCDO Demolition & Refurbishment Operative 5 year Card -
Current Demolition Specialist or above Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Touchscreen Test Pass. To find test centres local to you, call: 0344 9944488. To help you revise for the test, you can find revision questions here:
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Revision Questions -
You must hold a current Asbestos Awareness Certificate (as a minimum). Other higher level Asbestos Training will be accepted. You can only obtain your Asbestos Awareness Certificate through NDTG, UKATA, ARCA, or ACAD (not E-Learning). Find out more about the course with us:
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Asbestos Awareness -
Pass Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) Course. You can complete the 1 day CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) course at NDTG venues nationwide.
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CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative Course -
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CCDO Application Form - PDF CCDO Application Form - Online
PLEASE NOTE: The red card is valid for 3 years. This card is non-renewable. You must complete an NVQ level 3 within 3 years to convert your red Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card to the blue Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card. For more information, contact NDTG on 01442 217 144 (option 2).
CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) (5 Year Card)
The CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) card qualifies individuals in the demolition of structural elements including operation of relevant tools, interpretation of drawings and structural hotworks. Individuals will need to pass the Level 3 Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) NVQ in order to hold this card. The blue card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
Duties
- Demolition including structural elements.
- Operation of work tools.
- Implementation of work in accordance with RAMS.
- Interpretation of drawings/instructions.
- Reporting variations to RAMS.
- Structural hot works.
Pre-requisites
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Must hold the red CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) Card and achieve the Level 3 Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) NVQ. Find out more about the course and check you have the right card:
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CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative 3 year Card -
Current Demolition Specialist or above Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Touchscreen Test Pass. To find test centres local to you, call: 0344 9944488. To help you revise for the test, you can find revision questions here:
Links
Revision Questions -
You must hold a current Asbestos Awareness Certificate (as a minimum). Other higher level Asbestos Training will be accepted. You can only obtain your Asbestos Awareness Certificate through NDTG, UKATA, ARCA, or ACAD (not E-Learning). Find out more about the course with us:
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Asbestos Awareness -
Achieved Level 3 Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) NVQ. There are 7 mandatory units: VR209v2, VR210v3 VR211v2, VR212v2, VR154v3, VR763v1, VR218v3 and 3 units that are picked out of a choice of 4: VR155v3, VR156v3, VR157v3 or VR158v3.
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CCDO Application Form - PDF CCDO Application Form - Online
PLEASE NOTE: The blue card valid for 5 years. This card is renewable. For card renewal, operatives will need to sit the 1 day Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) course. For more information, contact NDTG on 01442 217 144 (option 2).