Free Level 2 Cleaning Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 26 weeks. This free cleaning course fits around your existing commitments, with no need to travel to a centre. You'll build a solid grounding in cleaning principles, covering health and safety, the use of cleaning equipment and materials, and professional standards in the workplace. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a cleaning environment
You'll learn how to select and use cleaning equipment correctly
You'll identify different types of cleaning agents and when to use them
You'll follow safe working practices when handling chemicals and hazardous substances
You'll understand infection control and hygiene standards
You'll learn how to clean different surfaces and areas to a professional standard
You'll understand the importance of waste management and disposal procedures
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and give feedback. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner, working in offices, schools, or public buildings
Hospital domestic assistant, maintaining hygiene in healthcare settings
Hotel housekeeper, keeping guest rooms and communal areas clean
Facilities cleaning operative, working for contract cleaning companies
School caretaker or site assistant, with cleaning as part of the role
Cleaning team leader, supervising a small cleaning crew
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services Skills: a work-based qualification that demonstrates practical cleaning competence to employers.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Cleaning Supervision Skills: suited to those moving into a supervisory or team leader role.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: useful alongside a cleaning role in healthcare or food environments.
