THE DEMOLITION

INDUSTRY APPROVED
CCDO SMART CARD
SCHEME

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 Demolition and
Demolition Refurbishment
Apprentice Operative NVQ L2
2 year non-renewable 5 year renewable

The Demolition Industry Demolition and

Refurbishment Operative
3 year non-renewable
Demolition and
Refurbishment
Operative NVQ L2

approved CCDO NVQ required 5 year renewable

Smart Card Scheme Demolition Topman Demolition Topman

delivered by NDTG 3 year non-renewable

NVQ required
NVQ L2
5 year card renewable

Effective from 31/08/2016

Demolition Demolition
Chargehand
Make sure you’ve got the right Chargehand
3 year non-renewable NVQ L3
CCDO card for the job NVQ required 5 year renewable

Demolition Supervisor Demolition Supervisor

NDTG ed tion tion
Demoli er
Approv Demoli or u r 3 year non-renewable NVQ L3+
is it
Site V ewable Labo alent 5 year renewable
Trainer le L1 equiv
NVQ required
enewab 5 year r
en able
5 year r 5 year r
enew

Demolition Manager Demolition Manager

Please note: All courses completed after the 31st August 2016, 3 year non-renewable NVQ L6
NVQ required 5 year renewable
will result in CCDO cards being issued in accordance with the
new CCDO Smart Card Scheme criteria and rules applied.

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Introduction
This booklet is aimed at giving operatives, employers and their clients
an easy to understand guide to the CCDO Smart Card Scheme which
applies to the demolition industry.
In this booklet you will find a step by step guide to:
The application and qualification process
Ways to easily identify the appropriate card for the
operative concerned
Details of the qualifications and experience required along
with examples of the card designs.
For further help, advice and guidance please note the telephone
numbers listed in the back of this booklet or visit: www.ndtg.training
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Why is the CCDO
Scheme going SMART?
Increasingly many Demolition / Construction Site Managers now
request that workers hold the relevant CCDO card before being
allowed access to site to carry out demolition related activities.
The CCDO scheme’s use of Smart Cards aims to provide
the following benefits:

Adopting Smart Cards will help improve health and safety on site by ensuring
that operatives have the appropriate experience, skills and qualifications to
carry out the role they are employed to do, whilst at the same time help to
reduce and eliminate the possibility of fraudulent cards being used to
access sites.
Smart Card use greatly simplifies and speeds up the task of checking cards
required of site managers at the point of access to site by means of a simple
and easy to use App via a smartphone, tablet or a card reader attached to a
PC/Laptop.
If you are a self-employed operative, you can use the CCDO Smart Card
to keep training records and certifications up to date.
All CCDO scheme Smart Cards are affiliated to the pan-industry Construction Skills
Certification Scheme (CSCS) and carry the affiliation logo accordingly, therefore
eliminating the requirement for separate or additional CSCS registration.
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NDTG Approved How do I obtain my...
NDTG Approved
Trainer Card Trainer Card
5 year - White Card
Must have 5 years demolition industry experience,
Supervised Duties: Training Provider application and CV approved by
NDTG board
To deliver NDTG approved training and testing for the
demolition sector

Current MAP Health, Safety &

Environment Touch Screen Test Pass

Current Emergency First Aid certificate

Current approved Asbestos & Demolition

Safety Awareness certificates – NOT
E-Learning

For card renewal please refer to

www.ndtg.training

Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition Site
Site Visitor Card Visitor Card
5 year - Yellow Card
This card excludes demolition related
Supervised Duties: activities
The Demolition Site Visitor card is intended for
those individuals with no specific demolition skills or
functions, but nonetheless need to visit demolition
sites e.g. Plant Fitters and Safety Auditors.
Current Operative or above Health, Safety
and Environment Touch Screen Test Pass

Current Emergency First Aid certificate

(recommended option)

Attended the Demolition Site

Visitors Course

For card renewal please refer to

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Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition Labourer Card
Labourer Card
5 year - Green Card
Inexperienced or new entrants into the
Supervised Duties: demolition industry
General labouring duties under supervision, as
directed by a changehand or above

Current operative or above Health, Safety

and Environment Touch Screen Test Pass

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

Attended and passed the Demolition

Labourer Level 1 Course

For card renewal please refer to

www.ndtg.training

Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition
Apprentice Card Apprentice Card
2 year - Red Card. (Under Supervision)
Must have held a Demolition Labourer
Apprentice Route Duties: Card for a minimum of 3 months
Card issued at the start of an approved training
course programme, valid for two years with the
Demolition & Refurbishment operative card issued
on successful completion. A level 2 NVQ is included Current Demolition Specialist or above
within the course Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Screen Test Pass

Registered for the approved

Apprenticeship Course

This card is NON-RENEWABLE

all apprentice ‘RED’ cards require
a level 2 NVQ

Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition and Refurbishment
and Refurbishment Operative Card

Operative Card Completed the Apprenticeship Course /

5 year - Blue Card Hold a Trained Operative Demolition and
Refurbishment Operative Card

Supervised Duties:
Non-structural demolition Non-structural hot works
Mobile work tools Segregate materials for Achieved the Level 2 Demolition NVQ
recycling

Current Demolition Specialist or above

Health, Safety & Environment Touch Screen
Test Pass

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

For card renewal please refer to

www.ndtg.training

Application Form

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Trained Operative How do I obtain my...
Trained Operative Demolition
Demolition and and Refurbishment Operative Card

Refurbishment Must hold a Demolition Labourer Card

Operative Card Have 2 years Demolition Industry

experience
3 year - Red Card (Under Supervision)
Current Demolition Specialist or above
Supervised Duties: Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Non-structural demolition Non-structural hot works Screen Test Pass
Mobile work tools Segregate materials
for recycling

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

Attended and passed the Demolition and

Refurbishment Operative Course

This card is NON-RENEWABLE all trained

operative ‘RED’ cards require an NVQ

Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition and Refurbishment
and Refurbishment Operative Card

Operative Card Completed the Apprenticeship Course /

5 year - Blue Card Hold a Trained Operative Demolition
and Refurbishment Operative Card

Supervised Duties:
Non-structural demolition Non-structural hot works
Mobile work tools Segregate materials for Achieved the Level 2 Demolition NVQ
recycling

Current Demolition Specialist or above

Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Screen Test Pass

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

For card renewal please refer to

www.ndtg.training

Application Form

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Trained Operative How do I obtain my...
Trained Operative Demolition
Demolition Topman Card

Topman Card Must hold a full Demolition and

3 year - Red Card (Under Supervision) Refurbishment Operative Card

Supervised Duties:
Demolition including Interpretation of drawings/ Current Demolition Specialist or above
structural elements instructions Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Operation of work tools Reporting variations to RAMS Screen Test Pass
Implementation of work Structural hot works
in accordance with RAMS

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

Attended and passed the Topman Course

This card is NON-RENEWABLE all trained

operative ‘RED’ cards require an NVQ

Application Form

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Demolition How do I obtain my...
Demolition
Topman Card Topman Card
5 year - Blue Card
Must hold the Trained Operative
Duties: Topman Card
Demolition including Interpretation of drawings/
structural elements instructions
Operation of work tools Reporting variations to RAMS
Implementation of work Structural hot works
in accordance with RAMS Achieved the Level 2 Demolition NVQ

Current Demolition Specialist Health,

Safety and Environment Touch Screen
Test Pass

Current approved Asbestos Awareness

certificate – NOT E-Learning

For card renewal please refer to

www.ndtg.training

Application Form

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Trained Operative
Demolition
Chargehand Card
3 year - Red Card
Duties:
Ensuring work is carried out
in accordance with RAMS
Reporting to site supervisor
Delivering Tool Box Talks
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How do I obtain my...
Trained Operative Demolition
Chargehand Card
Must hold full Topman Card
(NVQ achieved)
Team Leader directing and Current Demolition Specialist or above
working alongside operatives Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Preparation and delivery of Screen Test Pass
site inductions
Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate – NOT E-Learning
Attended and passed the 2 Day
Chargehand Course
This card is NON-RENEWABLE all trained
operative ‘RED’ cards require an NVQ
Application Form
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Demolition
Chargehand Card
5 year - Silver Card
Duties:
Ensuring work is carried out
in accordance with RAMS
Reporting to site supervisor
Delivering Tool Box Talks
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How do I obtain my...
Demolition
Chargehand Card
Must hold Trained Operative
Chargehand Card
Team Leader directing and
working alongside operatives
Preparation and delivery of
site inductions
Achieved the Level 3 Demolition NVQ
Current Demolition Specialist or above
Health, Safety and Environment Touch
Screen Test Pass
Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate – NOT E-Learning
For card renewal please refer to
www.ndtg.training
Application Form
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Trained Operative
Demolition
Supervisor Card
3 year - Red Card
Duties:
Responsible for demolition
operations on site
Regular communication
and liaison with work team
Implementation and
revision of RAMS
Resident liaison
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How do I obtain my...
Trained Operative Demolition
Supervisor Card
Preparation and delivery of Site
induction and task briefings
Reporting to management
Implementation of HSQE systems
Tool Box Talk preparation and
delivery
Must hold a full Chargehand Card (NVQ achieved)
Direct entry if operative has a minimum of
5 years verified demolition industry experience
Current Supervisor Health, Safety and
Environment Touch Screen Test Pass
Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate – NOT E-Learning
Attended and passed the 5 day
Supervisor Course
This card is NON-RENEWABLE all trained
operative ‘RED’ cards require an NVQ
Application Form
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Demolition
Supervisor Card
5 years - Gold Card
Duties:
Responsible for demolition
operations on site
Regular communication
and liaison with work team
Implementation and
revision of RAMS
Resident liaison
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How do I obtain my...
Demolition
Supervisor Card
Has attended a Trained Operative
Demolition Supervisor Course
Preparation and delivery of Site
induction and task briefings
Reporting to management
Implementation of HSQE systems
Tool Box Talk preparation and Achieved the Level 3+ Demolition NVQ
delivery
Current Supervisor or above Health, Safety
and Environment Touch Screen Test Pass
Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate - NOT E-Learning
For card renewal please refer to
www.ndtg.training
Application Form
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Trained Operative How do I obtain my...
Trained Operative
Demolition Demolition Manager Card

Manager Card Must hold a Full Supervisor Card (NVQ achieved)

3 year - Red Card Direct entry if operative has a minimum of 5 years
verified demolition industry experience

Supervised Duties:
Liaison with client’s team Liaise with surveyors,
Liaison with work team engineers, other trades and Current MAP Health, Safety and
Preparation, review and third party stakeholders Environment Touch Screen Test Pass
implementation of RAMS Regular communication with
supervisors
Implementation of HSQE
systems Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate – optional. NOT E-Learning

Attended and passed the 5 day

Demolition Supervisor course

This card is NON-RENEWABLE all trained

operative ‘RED’ cards require an NVQ

Application Form

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Demolition
Manager Card
5 year - Black Card
Supervised Duties:
Liaison with client’s team
Liaison with work team
Preparation, review and third party stakeholders
implementation of RAMS
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How do I obtain my...
Demolition
Manager Card
Hold a Trained Operative Demolition
Manager Card
Liaise with surveyors,
engineers, other trades and
Regular communication
with supervisors Achieved the Level 6 Demolition NVQ
Implementation of HSQE
systems
Current MAP Health, Safety and
Environment Touch Screen Test Pass
Current approved Asbestos Awareness
certificate – NOT E-Learning
For card renewal please refer to
www.ndtg.training
Application Form
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Useful Information
and addresses
The representative trade body for the demolition industry is:
National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Resurgam House
Paradise
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4TF
Telephone: 01442 217144 option 1
Website: www.demolition-nfdc.com

Any training that is required for the demolition industry can be

arranged through:
National Demolition Training Group Ltd
Resurgam House
Paradise
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4TF
Telephone: 01442 217144 option 2
Website: www.ndtg.training

Any training that is required for the demolition industry for Scotland
and Northern Ireland can be arranged through:
National Demolition Training Group Ltd Scotland
30 Nisbet Street
Glasgow
G31 5ES
Telephone: 0141 556 7599
Website: www.ndtg.training

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 Appeals
Process
Should an individual feel that they have been
unfairly assessed as a result of the judgement
made during the CCDO industry assessment
process then please write to:

The Chairman
National Demolition Training Group
Resurgam House
Paradise
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4TF

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National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Resurgam House
Call us today on
Paradise
Hemel Hempstead 01442 217144
Hertfordshire HP2 4TF Select option 2

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