Cleaning

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Certificate - City & Guilds

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

Are you one of the growing army of professional cleaners, whose skills can outshine those of Kim and Aggie's (TV's Channel 4 Queens of Clean)? Now's your chance to make sure you have the qualification to match. This is your chance to show what you can do with your existing experience and skills and receive a nationally-recognised accreditation for it. You may even use it to branch out to other areas, possibly setting up in business yourself.

Progression

Successful students may progress to the NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision

Entry Requirements

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

four GCSEs at grades D-G (including English and maths)
a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
an NVQ level 1 / technical certificate in a related subject
successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme
successful completion of the PLP / Prince's Trust programme
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

Up to one year

Business Benefits

A nationally recognised qualification can add to the self esteem of the cleaning operator and help to improve the professional image of your business. It is also widely accepted that cleaning operatives who have been properly trained are more motivated, more productive and tend to stay in the employment where they carried out their training.

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

Assessment is carried out in the workplace.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will chose from a range of units dependant on your job role:

health and safety
following organisational procedures
team working
clean floors manually
clean furniture, fixtures and fittings
clean and protect floors
clean sanitary areas

This course uses observation of competence to demonstrate knowledge of working practices. Off-the-job training can also be used to develop and reinforce understanding where there is an identified skills gap.

When can I study?

Delivered in the workplace

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off basis, enrolments available throughout the year. Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.