Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £25,000 to £43,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With further training to become an advanced operative, you could specialise in a particular demolition method, for example the use of explosives or oxy-fuel cutting equipment. With experience, you could become a site supervisor, safety officer or move into demolition management.

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