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Part Time
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Approx. 14 Weeks
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Distance Learning
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Anytime
Cleaning Knowledge and Skills Certificate Level 2
The Cleaning Knowledge and Skills Certificate Level 2 aims to develop your understanding of the principles of decontamination to improve practical skills such as cleaning and waste management. It will expand on knowledge of health and safety and provide an insight of infection control and regulations such as RIDDOR and COSHH.
Please note that to complete this course, you will need to be observed by a witness completing specific cleaning skills as part of Cleaning of Interiors and Washrooms. You will either need to be in a workplace where a manager or supervisor could be your witness, or if you are not currently in employment, you will need to have access to an appropriate witness who can observe you completing cleaning skills.
What will I do?
During the course, you will cover topics including:
- Dealing with Routine and Non-routine Waste: The procedures for handling routine and non-routine waste, and the handling and transferring routine and non-routine waste
- Health and Safety for the Cleaning and Support Service Industry: Health and safety, working in a safe manner, and controlling risks in the workplace
- Working with Customers and Others in the Cleaning and Support Services Industry: Communicating effectively with customers, meeting customersโ needs, and contributing to effective team working
- Infection Control, RIDDOR and COSHH in Cleaning Settings: Applying the principles of infection control in cleaning settings, the roles and responsibilities regarding the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR), the roles and responsibilities regarding the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, and the role of risk assessment in cleaning settings
- Principles of Decontamination, Cleaning and Waste Management: The importance of having a clean working environment, the roles and responsibilities in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management, the principles of decontamination process, safe handling of laundry, the principles of effective waste management
- Cleaning of Interiors and Washrooms: Preparation for cleaning interiors and washrooms, carrying out cleaning of interiors and washrooms, and checking cleaning and resources, disposing of waste and returning equipment and items
Entry Qualifications
To study this course, you will need:
- To be aged 19+ on 31st August of the year you start the course
- A minimum of a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent
We can assess your English/Literacy level before you enrol on the Distance Learning course to see if you are currently working to this level. Please contact distancelearning@boston.ac.uk to request further information.
To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.
Attendance
This course will take you approximately 14 weeks to complete. Distance Learning courses can be studied from home, work, or any location you wish. This course will be studied via fully online learning and assessments.
Fees
This course is currently being subsidised by Boston College and is therefore FREE* of charge.
We do accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances that prohibit you from completing these courses. If you find yourself struggling with the qualification, our support staff will always try to help you find a workable resolution. However, if you are studying a free course and choose to withdraw, you may have to pay a non-completion fee of ยฃ85 to cover the administration costs, materials and registration fees.
*subject to eligibility.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be allocated your own online study pack and will be supported by a personal tutor who you can contact throughout your studies. You will work through a series of tasks and activities to assist in gaining the qualification. There is no formal exam, however there will be written assessments related to the content.
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the course will lead to a better understanding of the subject, which may improve your career prospects. You could also progress onto other qualifications in this field, or further courses to continue your CPD.
How to Apply.
To register your interest for a course, just click โApply for this courseโ below and a member of our team will contact you.
Alternatively, for more information on this course, please call our Information Line on 01205 313218
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