Free Level 2 Cleaning and Skills Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around work, family, or other commitments. The course runs for around 162 hours in total. You'll build knowledge of health and safety, infection control, and key regulations including COSHH and RIDDOR. Topics also cover waste management, decontamination principles, and working with customers in cleaning and support services environments. You'll need to be 19 or over and hold at least a Level 1 qualification in English or Literacy to enrol.
Who this course is for
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.
Entry requirements
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.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of decontamination and how to apply them in cleaning environments.
You'll learn how to handle routine and non-routine waste safely.
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety requirements in the cleaning and support services industry.
You'll study infection control practices and why they matter.
You'll understand key regulations including COSHH and RIDDOR.
You'll learn how to work effectively with customers and colleagues in cleaning roles.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and provide feedback. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner, working in commercial, healthcare, or educational settings.
Domestic cleaner, providing cleaning services in residential properties.
Hospital domestic assistant, maintaining hygiene in clinical environments.
Facilities support worker, combining cleaning duties with wider site support.
Waste management operative, handling and disposing of waste safely.
School caretaker or site assistant, keeping school premises clean and safe.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control: deepens your knowledge of infection control for healthcare or specialist cleaning roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Cleaning Supervision Skills: moves you toward a supervisory or team leader role in cleaning services.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events: broadens your options into facilities and venue support work.
