Certificate in Cleaning Principles (Level 2) Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Certificate in Cleaning Principles.

Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Certificate in Cleaning Principles is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study.

What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This NCFE Certificate in Cleaning Principles distance learning course is the ideal programme for individuals looking to  increase their knowledge and understanding of a range of both generic and specialist cleaning principles.

This nationally accredited qualification is designed to provide individuals with the information they need to undertake a variety of tasks fundamental to working in the cleaning sector.

The programme covers the practical techniques needed to undertake core cleaning tasks as well as working with customers and adhering to health and safety requirements.

The Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles course is divided into following comprehensive modules.

Unit 1 – Dealing with routine and non-routine waste  

This unit will help you understand the requirements for dealing with routine and non-routine waste. You will consider the requirements of recycling waste and also how to handle, deal with and transfer hazardous and non-hazardous waste and clinical waste. When you have completed this unit you should know and understand:

• Procedures for handling routine and non-routine waste
• How to handle and transfer routine and non-routine waste

Unit 2 – Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry 

This unit introduces you to health and safety legislation, how to work in a safe manner and how to control risks. When you have completed this unit you should know and understand:

• The health and safety legislation which applies to the cleaning and support services industry
• How to work in a safe manner
• How to control risks in the workplace

Unit 3 – Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry

This unit introduces you to the ways in which you should communicate politely and effectively with customers and others when performing cleaning tasks. You will also cover responding appropriately when disagreements arise. When you have completed this unit you should know and understand:

• How to communicate effectively with customers
• How to meet customers’ needs
• How to contribute to effective team working

Unit 4 – Cleaning of interiors and washrooms   

This unit introduces you to maintaining levels of cleanliness in environments where there is a high risk of infection to the employee and the environment. When you have completed this unit you should know and understand:

• How to prepare for the cleaning of interiors and washrooms
• How to carry out the cleaning of interiors and washrooms
• How to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment

What's included:

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Certificate in Cleaning Principles home study course and earn your qualification:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body NCFE
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your Certificate in Cleaning Principles course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments

The Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles courseis marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

We send the full course out, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.