Gain essential cleaning knowledge & lifelong skills…
This free online course aims to develop your understanding of the principles of decontamination and improve your practical skills, such as cleaning and waste management.
Fully funded through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund (ASF). No cost for eligible learners.
Build job-ready cleaning and hygiene skills in just 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
The free online cleaning course will expand your knowledge of health and safety and provide insight into infection control and regulations, such as RIDDOR and COSHH.
Furthermore, unlike some other cleaning training courses, this course is available via online, distance learning – with no need to attend classroom/training sessions.
Cleaning is one of the largest business sectors in the UK. It underpins many aspects of life today and is essential for the prevention of disease and spread of infection.
People actively seek out clean, safe, and comfortable environments, so having a highly skilled cleaning workforce is essential.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Source: British Cleaning Council (BCC)
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
In this unit, you will identify different types of waste and discover the procedures for handling and transferring hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Within this unit, you will develop your understanding of health and safety legislation and regulations that apply to the cleaning and support services industry. This unit also highlights the importance of the correct use of equipment, materials and chemicals and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
In this unit you will discover how to communicate appropriately with customers and contribute to effective teamwork.
You will also develop your understanding of the importance of positive behaviour and attitudes, procedures for handling difficult customer situations and reasons to adapt communication to different audiences.
This unit will develop your understanding of infection control principles and how these apply in cleaning settings.
You will also discover the responsibilities of your role with regards to the Reporting of Injuries, Dangerous Diseases and Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
This unit will develop your understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean environment. This unit covers workplace cleaning schedules and procedures which should be followed if you have concerns over standards of hygiene.
You will also discover the principles of decontamination processes and effective waste management.
This unit will ensure that you are able to prepare for cleaning of interiors and washrooms.
You will discover the importance of cleaning procedures, using the correct methods and cleaning to prescribed standards.
This unit requires a line manager or supervisor to observe you whilst demonstrating particular tasks in your role before completing a witness observation form. The witness observation form will act as evidence to prove that you are capable of certain skills.
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
Cleaning Principles is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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