Free Level 2 Cleaning Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 weeks. This free cleaning course is open to adults aged 19 or over who live in England. You can fit your study around work, family, or other commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers the core principles of cleaning, giving you a solid grounding in professional cleaning practice. You'll need your National Insurance number, a form of ID, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone working in the cleaning industry and wants to further their understanding of cleaning principles.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of cleaning in professional environments.
You'll learn how to select and use cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
You'll identify different types of surfaces and the appropriate cleaning methods for each.
You'll understand how to handle and store cleaning chemicals in line with health and safety requirements.
You'll learn about infection control and hygiene standards in cleaning work.
You'll understand your responsibilities under health and safety legislation relevant to cleaning.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through online assignments or written tasks that you complete and submit digitally. There are no exams to sit in person. You'll work through the content unit by unit, and your work will be assessed against the requirements of the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles.
What you will need to bring
To enrol, you'll need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications. Learning Curve Courses 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
Cleaning supervisor, overseeing a team of cleaning operatives
Facilities assistant, supporting building maintenance and cleanliness
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, on-the-job evidence.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into training or supervising others in the cleaning industry.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: strengthens your knowledge of safe working practices relevant to cleaning roles.
