Demolition Plant Simulator Foundation Training Course begins May 13th

THE NDTG has announced that the Demolition Plant Simulator Foundation Training Course will begin on May 13th. The other good bit of news is that match funding has been secured for the first 30 candidates. What that means is the 2-day course will only end up costing £112.50 rather than the regular £250.

Here's a description of the course as given by the NDTG:

"Delivered by experienced demolition plant trainers, with a full day theory training session at the start of the programme, candidates are sure to gain valuable knowledge, understanding and skills before they undertake any form of training on-site. The 2 day course will offer employers the confidence in the operator’s capabilities and will further assist in the development of on-site training programmes required by the individual. This is done through a feedback learner management system which will record operator’s performance on certain tasks and will enable employers to establish additional training needs.

The theory aspect of the course focuses on demolition plant safety ensuring that the operator has a full understanding of all health, safety and environment aspects when operating a demolition plant adapted 360 excavator.

It even has a High Reach Structural Awareness Taster Session for those ambitious operators looking to develop their career in the operation of demolition plant later on down the line."

The training will take place at NDTG in Hemel Hempstead with further details available in the Demolition Plant Simulator brochure. Please visit the NDTG website to book your place.

Demolition Plant Simulator training begins May 6th

The NDTG has just announced the starting date for the Demolition Plant Simulator Foundation Training Course, and there isn't long to wait. The training is set to begin on May 6th.

If you're one of the first 30 eligible candidates for the course, you may qualify for match funding, meaning it will only cost £112.50 for the two days.

More information can be found in the training brochure, but here's what the training entails:

"Delivered by experienced demolition plant trainers, with a full day theory training session at the start of the programme, candidates are sure to gain valuable knowledge, understanding and skills before they undertake any form of training on-site. The 2 day course will offer employers the confidence in the operators capabilities and will further assist in the development of on-site training programmes required by the individual. This is done through a feedback learner management system which will record operators performance on certain tasks and will enable employers to establish additional training needs.

The theory aspect of the course focuses on demolition plant safety ensuring that the operator has a full understanding of all health, safety and environment aspects when operating a demolition plant adapted 360 excavator.

It even has a High Reach Structural Awareness Taster Session for those ambitious operators looking to develop their career in the operation of demolition plant later on down the line."

The training will take place at Northern Safety in Middlesborough, with up to 8 individuals per track. That way everyone gets access to the actual simulator during their time there.

To book your place please visit this page and download the booking form.

NDTG Simulator now has it's own section on the NDTG website

There now exists a dedicated area on the NDTG website for the demolition plant simulator you see in the image above. As well as being the focus of a 2-day training course, it is quite mobile meaning it can be transported around to suit any training situation and location. You can even hire it yourself for use during training or a show of some sort.

For more information visit the demolition simulator page on the NDTG website, or call free on 01442 217144.

Demolition Plant Simulator on show at NEC in November

From Thursday 14th November to Saturday 16th November The Skills Show will be underway at the NEC in Birmingham. It's a showcase of vocational training, skills, and careers in the UK and attracts people from across all fields including the demolition industry.

Anyone visiting the show is in for a treat as the NFDC and NDTG are working with the CITB to promote the demolition industry to young people as a viable career path. And what better way to do that than to setup the Demolition Plant Simulator, which was previously seen entertaining attendees of the Demolition Expo 2013.


Both the NFDC and NDTG will be on hand to give supervised taster sessions on the simulator for anyone who shows an interest. The entire event is free of charge (although parking is £10 for a day) and representatives will be on hand to give advice and answer questions about the demolition industry.

If you'd like to know more, visit the NEC website.

Source: NFDC

Only 3 weeks until the Demolition Expo 2013

Preparations for Demolition Expo are well under way, with only 3 weeks left to go, there is still plenty of time to book your tickets and join us for the year’s most exciting demolition event!

Visit the *worlds first demolition plant simulator* working with Volvo Construction Equipment Ltd from the United Kingdom and Oryx Simulations in Sweden, try out the simulator for yourself and see if you can get the best score for the day!

Get your photo taken with the CAT 320 from the James Bond film Skyfall and speak to its owners. Our vintage area will bring back memories with an old CAT 983 and take the 22RB Chain & Ball Challenge!

You can then come right back up to speed in our Skills & Training Area with all the latest and greatest the industry has to offer, with support from Volvo.

You certainly cannot miss our exhibitor’s indoor displays and outdoor live stands! Showcasing all their recent innovations and see working machines in action in the demonstration areas.

We look forward to seeing you on the 28th & 29th June at Arden Brickworks, Solihull, sunshine will hopefully be included!

The world's first Demolition Plant Simulator will be at Demolition Expo 2013

The images you see here are of the world's first Demolition Plant Simulator.

It has been designed and developed through a collaboration between the NFDC, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Oryx Simulations in Sweden. The good news is, you won't have to wait too much longer to try it out as the simulator will be fully operational at Demolition Expo 2013.

If you'd like to attend the Expo, full details are available over at our sister site Demolish & Dismantle.