Level 2 Cleaning Course Online

CostFREE
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Cleaning Course. Study online, at your own pace. The course is free for unemployed adults aged 19 or over and those on a low wage. Fees may apply for other learners. You'll build knowledge of both general and specialist cleaning principles, covering the skills needed to work in the cleaning sector. The course takes around 5 days to complete, so you can fit it around other commitments without travelling to a centre. There are no prior qualifications needed to start.

Who this course is for

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.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of cleaning in different environments.
  • You'll understand how to use cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in cleaning work.
  • You'll understand how to handle and store cleaning materials and chemicals.
  • You'll learn about specialist cleaning techniques for different surfaces and settings.
  • You'll understand the importance of hygiene and infection control in cleaning roles.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through the material at your own pace, which means you can study when it suits you. Assessment is knowledge-based, covering the cleaning principles set out in the qualification. You'll complete assessments online as part of the course. No practical placement is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Mantra Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner, working in offices, schools, or public buildings.
  • Domestic cleaner, providing cleaning services in private homes.
  • Hospital or healthcare cleaner, maintaining hygiene in clinical settings.
  • Industrial cleaner, working in factories or large commercial premises.
  • Facilities assistant, supporting cleaning and maintenance in a building.
  • Caretaker or site operative, combining cleaning with general site duties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services Skills: a work-based qualification that builds on your cleaning knowledge with practical evidence from a real job.
  • Level 3 Award in Cleaning Supervision Skills: suited to those moving into a supervisory or team leader role in the cleaning sector.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: useful for any cleaning role where safety responsibilities are part of the job.