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Qualification Details

Level 1 Cleaning and Maintenance Techniques

Program Overview

The Introduction to Cleaning and Maintenance Techniques certificate is a short, face-to-face course that provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to work in a cleaning and maintenance department in a hotel or other hospitality establishment. Students will learn about the different procedures involved in cleaning and maintenance, the different types of cleaning chemicals and safety precautions, and the importance of housekeeping hygiene and infection control.
    Module 1: Introduction to Cleaning and Maintenance.
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  • Understand the different procedures involved in cleaning and maintenance.
  • Identify the different types of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
  • Apply safety precautions when cleaning and maintaining an establishment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow cleaning and maintenance procedures
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    • Module 2: Occupational Health and Safety in Housekeeping.
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    • Identify the potential hazards associated with cleaning and maintenance work.
    • Implement safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
    • Recognize and respond to emergency situations
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    • Module 3: Cleaning Chemicals and Safety Precautions.
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    • Identify the different types of cleaning chemicals and their hazards.
    • Use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively.
    • Dispose of cleaning chemicals properly
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    • Module 4: Housekeeping Hygiene and Infection Control.
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    • Understand the importance of housekeeping hygiene and infection control.
    • Implement procedures to prevent the spread of infection.
    • Clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment effectively
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    • Module 5: Cleaning and Maintenance Tools and Equipment.
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    • Identify the different types of cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.
    • Use cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively.
    • Maintain cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment in good condition
    • High school or equivalent
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Interest in the course topic
    • Good level of English
    75 GLH