Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship
Equip Individuals with the skills for a career in the cleaning industry
Course summary
This programme is designed for employees who work in diverse settings where specialised cleaning techniques are necessary for maintaining safety and hygiene.
What is a cleaning operative?
A cleaning operatives works in places like hospitals and care homes where high levels of cleanliness are required. It is also aimed at commercial cleaning operatives who maintain hygienic environments in high-traffic areas such as offices, shopping centres, public transport hubs and public spaces. Apprentices on this programme will learn the very latest standard operating procedures (SOPs)
and legal requirements to provide safe and hygienic environments for service users, ensuring robust cleaning and disinfection standards set by clients are met.
Entry
Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start on this apprenticeship.
Duration
12 months + EPA
Progression
Progression from this apprenticeship could be into a team leading role.
Cost / Funding
Levy Payers – £5,000
Non Levy Payers – £300 + VAT
Level
Level 2
Functional skills
If the employee does not have maths and English GCSE grade 4+ or equivalent, they will need to pass maths and English Level 1 during their apprenticeship and work towards Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the endpoint assessment.
End assessment
The end-point assessment (EPA) includes:
■ Knowledge test
■ Observation with questioning
■ Interview
Professional support
Alongside the apprentice, a personal learning and development plan will be agreed, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the end-point assessment. The Vocational
Trainer will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face-to-face to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.