White Card (general construction induction)
CardIssued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Demolition labourer
Helps take down buildings and structures, and removes materials such as brick, timber, concrete and metal.
Asbestos can kill
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause fatal lung disease years later. Removal work must be run by a business that holds an asbestos removal licence (Class A or Class B). Workers need the required training and must be supervised.
What you do
You take apart and remove building materials such as brick, timber, concrete and metal. You use machinery and other equipment to help with the demolition. You keep checking the structure so the work stays safe and efficient.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Asbestos removal training (CPCCDE3028 / CPCCDE3029)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (the Class A or B removal licence is held by the business, issued by your state's regulator, e.g. SafeWork NSW)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Demolition labourer?
- In every state the law requires: White Card (general construction induction). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Demolition labourer?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, CW/ECW 1 (level a), residential): $35.10 an hour. Under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.