The obligation
Licensed demolition work must be done by or for a demolition licence holder, with a named supervisor present and workers trained in an approved course.
Licensed demolition work must be done by, or for, a demolition licence holder (section 142A). The licence holder must ensure a named supervisor is present at the work site and supervises the work, unless the licence holder carries out the work (section 142B). The licence holder must not allow workers, including on directly connected work, to do licensed demolition work unless they completed an approved safe demolition course from an authorised RTO (section 142C).
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- Licensed demolition work must be done by or for a demolition licence holder, with a named supervisor present and workers trained in an approved course.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Demolition and Asbestos Licensing, Supervision and Training is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW) > Licensing & Training.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Demolition and Asbestos Licensing, Supervision and Training is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW). In short, Licensed demolition work must be done by or for a demolition licence holder, with a named supervisor present and workers trained in an approved course.
What changed recently?
Demolition and Asbestos Licensing, Supervision and Training was last updated on 11 October 2026.
