Certification
Duration
2
DAYS
Valid for
3/5
YEARS
Cost
£410 ex VAT
NON-MEMBER: £555 ex VAT
CCDO Demolition Chargehand Course Details
The CCDO Demolition Chargehands offers qualification for working supervisors who may lead a team of Topmen, Demolition Refurbishment Operatives and Labourers. They will supervise specific demolition or dismantling tasks and report to the CCDO Demolition Supervisor.
This course runs over 2 days in succession.
This course comprises:
- The Role of the Chargehand
- Communication & Induction
- Legislation
- Behavioural Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Toolbox Talks
- Occupational Health
- Project Task Planning Workshop
CCDO Chargehand is initially issued with a Red Chargehand card and required to pass the relevant NVQ within a 3 year period in order to move on to the Silver CCDO Chargehand card. The Silver card requires renewal after 5 years and this can be achieved with the NDTG’s Chargehand Refresher 1 day course.
Who should attend
- Candidates must have 5 years of verifiable experience in the demolition industry.
- Candidates require 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
- Monday 10th February 2025
NDTG Training Centre - Monday 19th May 2025
Online - Remote Learning
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CCDO Demolition Chargehand (3 Year Card)
The CCDO Demolition Chargehand card teaches individuals the skills required to function as a team leader on demolition sites. Holders will already have 5 years demolition experience and will learn to supervise less experienced operatives and perform additional duties such as preparation and delivery of site inductions. The red card is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. Red cardholders must complete NVQ Level 3 within the 3-year timeframe to convert the card to a fully qualified Silver Chargehand card.
Duties
- Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with RAMS.
- Reporting to site supervisor.
- Delivering Tool Box Talks.
- Team Leader directing and working alongside operatives.
- Preparation and delivery of site inductions.
Pre-requisites
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Must have held a blue Demolition Topman card (5-Year) and have 5 years Demolition Industry experience. To obtain a fully qualified Demolition Topman card, you must meet all the pre-requisites for that card; have completed the 1-day course and passed Level 2 Topman NVQ. Find out more about the course and check you have the right card:
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CCDO Demolition Topman Card (5 Year) -
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. Find out more about the course with us:
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Asbestos Awareness -
You can complete the 2 day CCDO Chargehand course at NDTG venues nationwide. Find out more about the course:
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CCDO Demolition Chargehand Course -
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CCDO Application Form - PDF CCDO Application Form - Online
PLEASE NOTE: The red card valid for 3 years. This card is non renewable. You must complete an NVQ level 3 within 3 years to convert your red Chargehand card to the silver Chargehand card. For more information, contact NDTG on 01442 217 144 (option 2).
CCDO Demolition Chargehand (5 Year Card)
For “working supervisors” leading a team of CCDO Topman, CCDO Demolition Refurbishment Operatives and CCDO Labourers to perform specific demolition or dismantling tasks, reporting to a CCDO Demolition Site Supervisor. Experienced Topmen who upon achieving the Chargehand course are required to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Supervision. The individual holding this qualification should either have previously held or currently holds a full 5-year CCDO Topman qualification. The Silver card is valid for 5-years and is renewable.
Duties
- Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with RAMS.
- Reporting to site supervisor.
- Delivering Tool Box Talks.
- Team Leader directing and working alongside operatives.
- Preparation and delivery of site inductions.
Pre-requisites
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Must hold the red (3 Year) CCDO Chargehand card or have a minimum of 5-years Demolition Industry experience. To obtain a 5-year Demolition Chargehand card you must meet all the pre-requisites; have completed the 2-day course and passed NVQ Level 3. Find out more about the course and check you have the right card:
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CCDO Demolition Chargehand Card (3 Year) -
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. Find out more about the course with us:
Links
Asbestos Awareness -
Achieved Level 3 Demolition Chargehand NVQ. There are 9 mandatory units: VR209v2, VR210v3, VR211v2, VR212v2, VR154v3, VR763v1, VR213v3, VR215v1 and VR760v1 and 1 unit that is 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 silver card valid for 5 years. This card is renewable. For card renewal, operatives will need to sit the 2-day Chargehand course. For more information, contact NDTG on 01442 217 144 (option 2).