Certificate in Cleaning Principles | Level 2

Starting a career in the cleaning industry? This course gives you the tools and knowledge you need to show your competency to employers.

Course Overview

As one of the largest business sectors in the UK, cleaning professionals are the unsung heroes of the workforce. From managing hazardous waste and chemicals, to dealing with complex regulations, this course enables you to put health and safety at the forefront of your job.

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Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job roles such as: Industrial Cleaner (£15,000 to £22,000) Meat Hygiene Inspector (£17,000 to £30,000) Window Cleaner (£16,000 to £23,000)

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

You will cover the fundamental principles of cleaning. This course is made up of four units:

Knowledge of generic and specialist cleaning principles
Awareness of practical techniques
How to interact with customers
Health and Safety requirements

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

5% of the UK's workforce are cleaners.

9/10 cleaning businesses employ less than 10 people.

70% of dust is dead skin cells!

£20k fines are imposable on improperly disposed of waste.

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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