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Demolition operatives dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.
You could do a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. You could then apply to a demolition company for a trainee position. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You'll need:
In this job, you could:
With further training, you could specialise in a particular demolition method, for example the use of explosives. With experience you could become a site supervisor, safety officer or move into contract management.
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