§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

demolition worker

Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures.

Description

Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

asbestos removal regulations demolition techniques radiation protection decontamination techniques excavation techniques

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

secure working area demolish structures use safety equipment in construction transport construction supplies operate jackhammer work in a construction team work ergonomically react to events in time-critical environments prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction keep heavy construction equipment in good condition drive mobile heavy construction equipment operate heavy construction machinery without supervision recognise the hazards of dangerous goods dispose of non-hazardous waste

OPTIONALOptional competences

sort waste operate laser cutting equipment operate oxygen cutting torch follow safety procedures when working at heights set up temporary construction site infrastructure operate excavator rig loads dispose of hazardous waste perform selective demolition tend asbestos blower keep records of work progress operate wrecking ball secure heavy construction equipment guide operation of heavy construction equipment operate plasma cutting torch keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)