As a Demolition Worker, you will need to master following:

• demolish structures
• operate jackhammer
• recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
• transport construction supplies
• work in a construction team

More generally, a demolition worker is also versed in:

• dispose of non-hazardous waste
• drive mobile heavy construction equipment
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
• mechanical tools
• operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
• prevent damage to utility infrastructure
• react to events in time-critical environments
• secure working area
• use safety equipment in construction
• work ergonomically

It also helps to know the following:

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