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Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills Level 2

at Boston College, Boston · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate162 hours

What the college says

The qualification aims to develop 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. Your studies will include topics such as: Dealing with routine and non-routine waste, Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry, Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry, Infection control, RIDDOR and COSHH in cleaning settings, Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management, Cleaning of interiors and washrooms, Please note: To complete this course, you will need to be observed by a witness completing specific cleaning skills as part of Unit 6. 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 you need to get on

You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. 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.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Boston College

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