About the Demolition NVQ

The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Demolition – Plant Operative is a nationally recognised qualification for operatives involved in demolition plant operations, including the use of machinery to dismantle, demolish, and process structures and materials. This NVQ certifies that you can operate demolition plant safely and efficiently in line with industry standards.

Completing this NOCN Demolition NVQ qualifies you for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card and demonstrates that you’re a competent demolition plant operator.

How to Get Your Blue CSCS Card

To qualify for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, you must complete this Level 2 NVQ and pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test. This card confirms that you’re fully qualified to operate demolition plant and machinery on UK construction sites.

Think Construction Skills will support you through each step—helping you prepare the correct information, and providing onsite assessments so you don’t have to lose any work time.

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Level 2 NVQ - Demolition

Title Credit Value Level
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace 2 Level 1
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace 3 Level 2
Title Credit Value Level
Operating Demolition Rigged Plant for Materials Processing in the Workplace 70 Level 2
Operating Demolition Skid Steer to Dismantle and/or Demolish Structures in the Workplace 70 Level 2
Operating Plant or Machinery to Dismantle and/or Demolish Structures up to 15 Metres in the Workplace 90 Level 2
Operating Remote and/or Pedestrian Controlled Plant or Machinery to Dismantle and/or Demolish Structures in the Workplace 150 Level 2

Demolition NVQ FAQs

This NVQ includes machine-based demolition operations, such as using skid steers, rigged excavators, remote-controlled equipment, and plant to dismantle structures.

Yes. This Level 2 NVQ is one of the accepted routes for obtaining your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card in demolition operations.

Yes. You and your assessor will select units that match the equipment you operate—such as rigged plant, remote-controlled machines, or skid steers.

  • Obtain an NVQ Level 6: Complete an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management, demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
  • Get a Black CSCS Card: Achieve the NVQ Level 6 qualification to be eligible for the Black CSCS card, which is necessary for Managing onsite.
  • Meet Additional Requirements: Fulfil other requirements, such as relevant work experience and passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test.

Think Construction Skills offers:

  • Nationwide onsite NVQ assessments
  • Assessors with demolition and plant experience
  • Fast-track options and flexible scheduling
  • CSCS card support from registration to approval

A Level 2 NVQ in construction, including the Level 2 Diploma in Demolition – Plant Operations, is equivalent to five GCSEs (grades A-C / 9-4)* in the UK education system. It is a recognised industry qualification for skilled tradespeople. Read more about NVQ Level 2 qualifications on our Construction NVQ Level 2 page.

See our NVQ equivalence chart here.

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