Field           Planning and Construction

Registration of Demolition skill standards

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council has completed the development of three skill standards to be listed in the Demolition domain.

Date new versions published                                                               May 2024

Planned review date                                                                              December 2029

Summary

Three new skill standards were developed at the request of demolition organisations to address a gap in skills required by the sector.  Waihanga Ara Rau worked collaboratively with representatives from the demolition sector, including the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association (NZDAA), to develop these skill standards.  Consultation was held from 21 April 2023 to 14 November 2023 through email, survey, face-to-face hui, and online meetings.  Industry representatives endorsed the new skill standards for registration.

Main changes

· Three new skill standards were developed.

Detailed list of skill standards – classification, title, level, and credits

All changes are in bold.

Planning and Construction > Construction Trades > Demolition

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
40118	Carry out demolition work	3	10	NEW
40119	Complete basic hot work for demolition jobs	3	10	NEW
40120	Identify risks and controls for hazardous substances and materials in demolition work	2	5	NEW