Summary

This programme is designed for employees who work in diverse settings where specialised cleaning techniques are necessary for maintaining safety and hygiene.

This course takes a minimum of 12 months to complete.

What is Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship?

It is suitable for cleaning operatives working 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

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 end-point assessment.

End assessment

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship 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.