Cleaning Principles: Level 2 Certificate
For learners who work, or want to work, in the cleaning sector.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 601/0791/1
- Guided learning
- 110 hours
- Total time
- 130 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Cleaning Principles NCFE Level 2 qualification will provide learners with a range of underpinning knowledge in both generic and specialist cleaning principles. With cleaning being one of the largest business sectors in the UK, it underpins many aspects of life today and is essential for the prevention of disease and spread of infection.
This qualification aims to:
- provide learners with a range of underpinning knowledge in both generic and specialist cleaning principles
- meet the needs of learners who work or want to work in the cleaning sector
The objective of this qualification is to help learners to:
- develop their knowledge and understanding of the skills required for working in the cleaning sector
What the course covers
To be awarded the Cleaning Principles level 2 qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 13 credits: 10 credits from the 3 mandatory units listed below, plus a minimum of 3 credits from the optional units (which will be confirmed by your learning provider when you start):
Unit 1 - Dealing with routine and non-routine waste
In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of the procedures involved in handling and transferring routine and non-routine waste.
The learner will:
- Understand procedures for handling routine and non-routine waste
- Understand how to handle and transfer routine and non-routine waste
Unit 2 - Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry
In this unit, the learner will develop an understanding of the health and safety legislation which applies to the cleaning and support services industry. They’ll also learn how to work in a safe manner and how to control risks in the workplace.
The learner will:
- Understand the health and safety legislation which applies to the cleaning and support services industry
- Understand how to work in a safe manner
- Understand how to control risks in the workplace
Unit 3 - Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry
In this unit, the learner will understand how to communicate effectively with customers. They’ll also learn how to meet customers’ needs and how to contribute to effective team working.
The learner will:
- Understand how to communicate effectively with customers
- Understand how to meet customers’ needs
- Understand how to contribute to effective team working
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 130 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary).
Check whether you're eligible for a free course. The provider makes the final decision.
Where can I study this?
We've found 4 providers offering this course for free to eligible learners.
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Sources
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate In Cleaning Principles - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principlesncfe.org.uk
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