Cleaning (Level 2) Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Advanced qualification in Cleaning. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Cleaning 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 Cleaning course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The Cleaning Level 2 course is a must for anyone looking to work within the cleaning industry. The course aims to teach learners about the importance of health and safety standards and the requirement for work to be carried out in a clean and healthy environment.

This course is applicable for anyone who is either working in or is seeking employment as a: Street Cleaner, Window Cleaner, Industrial Cleaner or Domestic Cleaner etc. On completion of this course you will be able to show employers that you are able to communicate with staff and customers, are familiar with safe working habits and that you have been taught a range of specialist cleaning skills to name but a few.

Our Cleaning Level 2 course has been written in line with, and provides the learner with all the underpinning knowledge should they wish to go on and complete the NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Support Services and the Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles.

How is the course structured?

The Cleaning course is divided into eight comprehensive modules.

Unit 1 – Health, Safety and Security

• Health and safety responsibilities
• Risk assessment
• Health and safety regulations
• Safety data sheets
• Other regulations
• Equality and diversity

Unit 2 - Communication

• Why communication is important
• The importance of your behaviour or attitude
• Creating a positive impression
• How to communicate clearly
• Responding positively to questions and queries
• Recording information
• Reporting faults with communication equipment
• Establishing customer needs and attitudes

Unit 3 – Working in teams and developing yourself

• How to work effectively with others
• Welcoming new team members
• Sharing knowledge and skills
• Handling disagreements
• Developing yourself in your job
• Work activities and support
• Discussing progress with supervisors and colleagues

Unit 4 – Dealing with routine and non routine waste

• What is meant by waste
• Types of waste
• Waste and recycling
• The procedures for preparing your work area
• Approved methods for transferring waste
• Recording waste
• How to deal with waste containers
• How to handle non routine waste
• Disposal of special non routine waste

Unit 5 – Cleaning internal surfaces and areas

• General considerations in cleaning
• Cleaning and maintaining internal services
• Planning the sequence of cleaning
• Cleaning and maintaining floors
• Storing your equipment and finishing the work

Unit 6 – Cleaning washrooms

• The importance of cleaning washrooms
• Personal hygiene when cleaning washrooms
• Equipment to be used when cleaning washrooms
• Cleaning methods to be used when cleaning washrooms

Unit 7 – Cleaning high risk areas

• What are high risk areas
• Preparing to clean high risk areas
• Maintaining a high level of hygiene
• Different types of cleaning equipment
• How to prevent the spread of infection and cross contamination in a high risk area
• Equipment to be used when cleaning high risk areas
• Dealing with spillage of bodily fluids
• The correct order of work
• Cleaning work schedules in hospitals

Unit 8 – Cleaning food areas

• Food safety management
• Food hazards
• Sources of food hazards
• Pest control
• Importance of wearing PPE in food areas
• Personal hygiene practices
• Reporting health conditions
• Preparing the area for cleaning
• Cleaning equipment
• Cleaning agents
• Preparing the food production plant, equipment and materials for cleaning
• Cleaning the food production equipment
• Re-instating equipment in area after cleaning

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your Cleaning 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 Cleaning courseis marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following standard guidelines. This means that your certificate of achievement 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 ABC Awards, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Cleaning home study course and earn your certificate:

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. A Certificate of Achievement upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body ABC Awards
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Cleaning and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.