Description
About the NVQ
Demolition and refurbishment work means safely removing and segregating components and materials on site, then dismantling or demolishing structures by hand or with hand-held tools. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Demolition and Refurbishment Operative) gives experienced operatives a nationally recognised way to have that competence formally assessed.
If you’re already doing this work, it turns your day-to-day repair experience into formal, recognised proof of your competence.
Qualification Details
- Awarding Body: ProQual
- Qualification Title: ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) – Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
- Qualification Number: 603/7845/1
- Level: 2
Who Is This NVQ For?
This Level 2 NVQ is built for people already working in demolition and refurbishment, who want that experience formally recognised.
It’s particularly well suited to:
- Operatives removing and segregating components and materials on demolition and/or refurbishment sites
- Operatives dismantling or demolishing masonry, concrete, roofs, cladding, timber or metal structures
- Contractors bidding for contracts that require certified, competent demolition operatives
We deliver this NVQ nationwide, on your own site, working around your existing job and workload so you don’t need to travel or take time off to complete it.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this construction NVQ.
All candidates complete an initial skills assessment to identify any knowledge gaps and plan the right assessment route for their role and experience.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition – Demolition and Refurbishment Operative, candidates must complete:
Mandatory Units
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
- Removing and segregating components and materials in demolition and/or refurbishment in the workplace
Optional Units (choose one)
- Dismantling and/or demolishing masonry and/or concrete structures in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing roofs and/or cladding in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing timber structures in the workplace
- Dismantling and/or demolishing metal structures in the workplace
How You’re Assessed
This is a workplace-based NVQ, meaning your everyday work activities provide the evidence required to demonstrate competence.
Assessment methods may include:
- Assessor observations
- Professional discussions
- Witness testimonies
- Work products and site records
- Assignments and reports
- Oral and written questioning
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Our assessors work around your existing responsibilities, making the process flexible and straightforward while minimising disruption to your workload.
Certification
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive:
- A ProQual certificate for Level 2 in Demolition (Construction) – Demolition and Refurbishment Operative
CITB Grant Funding
CITB-registered employers may be eligible to claim a £600 Short Qualification Grant upon successful completion of this NVQ.
We handle the grant application on your behalf, start to finish, so there’s no extra admin for you or your team. If you’re not sure whether your business qualifies, our team can check your eligibility for you — just ask.
Next Steps
Already working in demolition and refurbishment and want formal recognition for it? Get in touch and we’ll confirm this is the right route for your role, and talk through the evidence your day-to-day work is already generating.
NVQ PDF Download
Download the full information PDF for the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition – Demolition and Refurbishment Operative.


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