Cleaning and Support Services

Qualification type: Apprenticeship Location:
External to college
Subject area:
Apprenticeships
Level: 2
Leaflet Number: 16320 Course Code: PA0109
Academic year: 13/14
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Qualification type: 
Apprenticeship
Level: 
2
Subject area: 
Apprenticeships
Location: 
External to college

What are the aims of this course?

Apprenticeships allow a person of any age to start work and earn a wage, while learning new skills that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers from industry, so they offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through the skills required. Most of an apprentice's training takes place on the job but they will also have to complete off-the-job training within college by day release or over a number of days in a block. Cleaning apprentices work towards a nationally-recognised competence based qualification (QCF) and also a knowledge-based qualification.

What are the areas covered by this course?

The Apprenticeship covers the following:
- Health and safety
- Communicating with customers and others
- Working as a team and individually
- Dealing with routine and non routine waste
- Plus a range of optional units

What qualifications do I need to do this course?

Applicants should: - have basic literacy and numeracy skills - be willing to work as part of a team - have a keen interest in providing high standards of customer service - expect to work at heights and in enclosed spaces

How is the course assessed?

The QCF is assessed by work-based assessments compiled as a portfolio. The knowledge-based qualification is assessed by a multiple choice examination and a practical demonstration/assignment. Key Skills units are assessed via practical assignments, unit end tests and online exams.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?

At the end of the programme apprentices will have achieved:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services Skills (QCF)
- City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles
- Functional skills in Maths, English and ICT
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?

On completion of the Cleaning Apprenticeship at level 2 apprentices can go on to complete an Advanced Apprenticeship. Apprentices who have completed their training can work as a cleaner, industrial cleaner, street cleaner or window cleaner or perhaps go on to complete further training in a college or university.

What are the career opportunities?

Apprentices who have completed their training can work as a cleaner, industrial cleaner, street cleaner or window cleaner or perhaps go on to complete further training in a college or university.

Attendance

Day release

Course length

1 Year(s)