National Demolition Training Group

What National Demolition Training Group does

National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) is a UK-based private training provider founded in 1984 and headquartered at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It operates as the sole issuer of CCDO (Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives) Smart Cards, the demolition industry's recognised competency framework ranging from operative through to contracts manager level. NDTG delivers a portfolio of courses including CCDO card courses, NVQ assessments at Levels 2-7, CPCS plant operator testing, the Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship, and ancillary safety courses such as asbestos awareness, CAT & Genny, and CLOCS traffic marshal training. The company is the sister organisation to the National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC), with NFDC membership automatically conferring NDTG membership across its 145+ accredited contractor base.

The core technology is the CCDO Smart Card system with embedded chip storage of operative qualifications, supplemented by the Vircarda mobile app for virtual card display and CSCS Smart Check integration for electronic site verification. Courses are delivered at the specialist training centre in Hemel Hempstead, at venues nationwide through approved training providers, online for selected modules, and bespoke at customer premises. NDTG holds ISO 9001 certification, CITB Approved Training Organisation status, CSCS Alliance membership, and operates as an NOCN CPCS testing centre.

NDTG generates revenue through four streams: training course fees (ranging from £170 to £1,965 ex VAT), annual membership subscriptions at £750 + VAT, CCDO card issuance and replacement fees, and CITB grant administration on behalf of member companies. Pricing differentiates between member and non-member rates, with members receiving up to 18% discounts. The business serves UK demolition contractors, individual operatives seeking career progression, alternative recruitment cohorts (ex-military, ex-offenders), and construction employers requiring compliant demolition workforce verification. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer channels (website, phone, email), event-driven engagement (Demo Expo, NFDC conferences), and channel partnerships through NFDC, CITB Employer Networks, and approved training providers.

Name

National Demolition Training Group

Legal name

National Demolition Training Group

Website

https://demolition.training

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) is the sole UK issuer of CCDO Smart Cards and the leading training provider for the UK demolition industry, delivering CCDO courses, NVQ assessments, CPCS plant testing, and apprenticeship programmes to demolition contractors and operatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF)

Keywords

• Demolition training services
• CCDO card certification
• NVQ assessment services
• Construction plant testing
• Demolition apprenticeship programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: NDTG generates revenue primarily through fees charged for CCDO card courses, NVQ assessments, CPCS plant operator testing, and other demolition training programmes. Pricing varies between member and non-member rates, with courses ranging from £170 to £1,455+ ex VAT.
2. Annual Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscription at £750 + VAT (full year if bought January-June, 6 months if July-December) providing discounted training rates, CITB grant claiming service, and access to funding opportunities. NFDC members receive automatic NDTG membership.
3. CCDO Card Issuance and Replacement: Fees for issuing CCDO Smart Cards and virtual cards. Replacement cards for lost or damaged cards charged at £30 + VAT.
4. CITB Funding Administration: As an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) through CITB, NDTG claims training grants on behalf of member companies, recovering costs from CITB Employer Networks funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NDTG is the UK demolition industry's leading training provider and the sole issuer of the industry's recognised CCDO (Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives) Smart Card. It designs and delivers a structured pathway of competency-based training courses, NVQ assessments, CPCS plant operator testing, refresher courses, specialist safety training (asbestos awareness, CAT & Genny, traffic marshal), and a two-year Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship, delivered at its Hemel Hempstead training centre, venues nationwide, and on customer premises.

Product overview

The National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) operates as a training provider for the UK demolition industry, offering a comprehensive suite of certification, training, and qualification services. The core product is the CCDO (Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives) card scheme, which provides a competency framework with card levels ranging from Labourer (green) through to Contracts Manager (black). The scheme is supported by a portfolio of training courses, NVQ assessments, and CPCS plant testing services. NDTG also delivers the Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship programme, standalone safety courses (Asbestos Awareness, CAT & GENNY, Traffic Marshal), and membership services. Courses are delivered at the Hemel Hempstead training centre, venues nationwide, and online, with CITB funding available to eligible employers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCDO Card Scheme The Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives (CCDO) is the demolition industry's recognised competency framework providing card-based certification at progressive levels from Labourer (green) to Contracts Manager (black) for demolition operatives across the UK.
• CCDO Demolition Labourer Course One-day introductory course for individuals new to the demolition industry covering site safety, waste disposal, and emergency procedures. Card valid for 2 years. Priced at £170 ex VAT (members) / £235 ex VAT (non-members).
• CCDO Demolition and Refurbishment Operative Course Training for operatives to work on non-load-bearing structures, strip out interiors, and remove fixtures and fittings within the demolition and refurbishment scope.
• CCDO Advanced Demolition Operative (Topman) Course One-day course for operatives with 5 years' experience covering demolition of load-bearing structures, structural hot works, and operation of relevant tools. Requires NVQ Level 3 to qualify for the blue card. Priced at £210 ex VAT (members) / £280 ex VAT (non-members).
• CCDO Demolition Chargehand Course Training for operatives progressing to lead small teams on demolition sites, requiring NVQ Level 3 to qualify for the 5-year silver card.
• CCDO Demolition Supervisor Course Five-day course (one day per week over five weeks) for operatives with 5 years' experience to take responsibility for supervising demolition operations. Requires NVQ Level 4 to qualify for the gold card. Priced at £1,245 ex VAT (members) / £1,680 ex VAT (non-members).
• CCDO Demolition Manager Course Five-day course for supervisors with 5 years' experience to manage large demolition projects. Requires NVQ Level 6 to qualify for the black card. Priced at £1,455 ex VAT (members) / £1,960 ex VAT (non-members).
• CCDO Demolition Contracts Manager Course Senior management qualification requiring NVQ Level 7, covering commercial and operational project management including planning, cost estimation, and client liaison for demolition contracts.
• CCDO Refresher Courses One-day refresher courses for Supervisor and Manager cards to renew qualification for another 5 years. Manager refresher priced at £245 ex VAT (members) / £325 ex VAT (non-members).
• NVQ Assessment Services National Vocational Qualifications at Levels 2-7 for demolition operatives, assessed in the workplace through On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT). Required to upgrade from red trained operative cards to qualified coloured cards.
• CPCS Demolition Plant Testing Construction Plant Certification Scheme testing for demolition plant operators including D90 (360 excavator) and D92 (skid steer) categories, operated as a NOCN CPCS testing centre. CITB grant of £470 per candidate available on achievement.
• Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship Two-year apprenticeship programme developed with NFDC and London South East Colleges, combining 80% on-the-job learning with 20% classroom training. Attracts up to £18,000 of apprenticeship funding per apprentice.
• Asbestos Awareness Training Half-day asbestos awareness course meeting CITB requirements for CCDO card applications. Only accepts certificates from NDTG, UKATA, ARCA, ACAD, or IATP (demolition-specific online generator only).
• CAT and GENNY Training Training on Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator for surveying below-ground infrastructure, essential for site safety and avoiding buried services during demolition works.
• CLOCS Site Access Traffic Marshal Course Bespoke training for operatives to safely guide vehicles and plant into and out of site, providing dual CLOCS/NDTG certification and entry onto the CLOCS Accredited Site Access Traffic Marshal Register. Priced at £1,000 + VAT for members (up to 6 operatives).
• Emergency First Aid at Work Course First aid training for demolition site operatives covering emergency response and on-site incident management.
• NDTG Membership Annual membership providing discounted course fees, CITB grant claims processed on behalf of members, and access to training offers. Priced at £750 + VAT per year; NFDC members receive automatic NDTG membership.
• Virtual CCDO Smart Card Digital version of CCDO cards stored in the Vircarda App, downloadable to mobile devices, eliminating the need to carry physical cards on site and supporting smartphone-based verification at site entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 deaths annually from asbestos-related diseases in Great Britain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDTG is the sister company of NFDC and serves as the only issuer of CCDO Smart Cards. NFDC membership automatically includes NDTG membership. NDTG supports NFDC's Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme. Together they developed the Black CCDO Demolition Contracts Manager Card for HS2 compliance.
• London South East CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner delivering the Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship programme alongside NDTG and NFDC. Apprentices attend classroom days at the college while gaining on-site experience with employers.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreOthersCITB provides funding through Employer Networks (covering 50% of training costs) and levy support. NDTG is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) able to claim grants on behalf of member companies.
• NOCN (National Open College Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationNVQ assessment partner providing qualification certification for CCDO card upgrades. NDTG also operates as a CPCS testing centre under NOCN for demolition plant operator certification.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSCS Alliance partner enabling CCDO cards to display the CSCS logo. NDTG cards are compatible with CSCS Smart Check app for electronic verification of operative qualifications at site entry.
• Careers Transition Partnership (CTP)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote demolition careers to ex-military personnel. NDTG is an accredited training provider for service leavers during their transition process, offering routes into demolition careers.
• Ministry of Justice / Prison ServicestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the 'Breaking Down Barriers' initiative launched in 2024, providing careers events at HMP Spring Hill and pathways for ex-offenders into demolition careers through CCDO certification.
• Talentview Construction / Construction Talent Retention Scheme (CTRS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment-backed CITB-funded scheme helping young people find jobs and apprenticeships in construction. NDTG joined as an industry Training Provider to connect candidates with demolition career pathways.
• Number 8 ResourcingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFDC ISP member specialising in recruitment for the demolition industry. Partner in ex-military recruitment initiative to address skills shortage through alternative talent pools.
• Building Mental HealthstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDTG supports the NFDC Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme, administering CPD certified workshops for managers and ambassadors to support workforce mental health in the demolition industry.
• Apprenticeships.govcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment apprenticeships portal partner for promoting and enrolling candidates into the Demolition Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard.
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on the 2025 Domestic Asbestos Awareness Campaign to educate homeowners and small businesses about asbestos risks in pre-1999 buildings.
• Mesothelioma UKminorOthersCharity partner for the 2025 Domestic Asbestos Awareness Campaign, providing support to those affected by asbestos-related diseases. Donations encouraged at free training course events.
• IDE (Innovation, Design and Engineering)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the CCDO Demolition Industry Placement (DIP) Card programme, allowing individuals with non-construction degrees to work on site while completing the IDE Foundation Degree in Demolition Management & Engineering.
• STEM AmbassadorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting careers promotion in construction and demolition to young people through Build UK and CITB partnership, inspiring interest in STEM subjects and construction careers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): The umbrella construction card scheme under which CCDO cards are displayed. CSCS provides the industry-wide verification framework (Smart Check app) that NDTG integrates with, and represents the closest peer in terms of card-based construction competence certification.
• CPCS (Construction Plant Certification Scheme): The construction plant operator certification scheme for which NDTG operates as a testing centre. Directly comparable as the recognised UK certification scheme for plant operators, overlapping heavily with NDTG's demolition plant training offering.
• NOCN (National Open College Network): A vocational qualification awarding body and NVQ assessment partner that issues CPCS plant operator cards. Directly comparable to NDTG as a partner in NVQ assessment and CPCS testing, operating in the same construction-skills certification space.
• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme): An alternative UK plant operator certification scheme competing with CPCS. Comparable to NDTG's CPCS demolition plant testing offering as a directly competing construction plant operator card and assessment scheme.

Emerging players

• British Safety Council: A UK health and safety training and membership body offering courses used by construction employers. Comparable to NDTG as a training provider in occupational safety, overlapping on customer segments in UK construction.
• ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association): UK trade association for asbestos removal contractors that also provides certified asbestos training. Comparable to NDTG as a sector-specific training and standards body operating in construction safety, with overlapping asbestos training content.
• UKATA (UK Asbestos Training Association): The leading UK body for asbestos awareness training, whose certificates NDTG accepts for CCDO pre-requisites. Comparable as a specialist vocational training and certification body operating in the construction safety space with overlapping customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board): The UK statutory training board for the construction industry that funds and sets standards across construction training. Directly comparable to NDTG as the policy/funding layer that NDTG operates under and through for demolition-specific training and apprenticeships.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health): The leading UK professional body for occupational health and safety, offering safety training and qualifications. Comparable to NDTG as a training and certification provider in construction-site health and safety, though operating at a broader industry level.
• City & Guilds: The UK's largest vocational qualification awarding body. Comparable to NDTG as a vocational training and certification provider operating across technical and trade occupations, including construction-adjacent disciplines where NDTG's demolition pathways sit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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