The qualification aims to develop understanding of the principles of decontamination to improve practical skills such as cleaning and waste management. It will expand on knowledge of health and safety and provide an insight of infection control and regulations such as RIDDOR and COSHH.

Your studies will include topics such as:

• Dealing with routine and non-routine waste
• Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry
• Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry
• Infection control, RIDDOR and COSHH in cleaning settings
• Plus optional units

Please note: To complete this course, you will need to be observed by a witness completing specific cleaning skills as part of Unit 6. You will either need to be in a workplace where a manager or supervisor could be your witness, or if you are not currently in employment, you will need to have access to an appropriate witness who can observe you completing cleaning skills. Internet access and computer/laptop access are also a requirement for this course.