The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop in a learner, the foundational, practical and reflexive competencies required for a career in the Hygiene & Cleaning Services Industry. Central to the qualification is the development of a culture of quality service and professionalism in a cleaning services environment. This qualification intends to produce cleaners who can find gainful employment in the cleaning industry. This qualification will enable learners to access learning in a related field (e.g. Hospitality, Health Care, Wholesale and Retail, Food Production or Manufacturing etc), or a related branch of cleaning (e.g. Industrial, Hospital, Car Wash, Dry Cleaning and Laundry, Garden Services, Aircraft Cleaning or Textile Cleaning etc.).

No formal learning is assumed to be in place, but it is advised that the learner should at list have basic Communication and Literacy skills

12 months

30% Theory

70% Practical

• 1. Recognise the importance of a healthy lifestyle by accepting own responsibility for life skills and wellness including HIV/AIDS.
• 2. Demonstrate understanding of the application of cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice.
• 3. Clean generalised areas using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice.
• 4. Clean ablution areas using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice.
• 5. Clean floors using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice.
• 6. Demonstrate knowledge of and apply environmental awareness during the cleaning process.

• Communication, Numeracy,
• Customer Service,
• Cleaning Principles and Grooming ,
• Cleaning Generalised surfaces,
• Cleaning Floor Surfaces,
• HIV&AIDS.