What does the qualification cover?
The Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively in cleaning and support services across domestic, commercial, healthcare, and facilities environments.
This programme also includes embedded specialist awareness of water hygiene risks, focusing on Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease prevention, supporting safer workplace practice in line with health and safety expectations.
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe and effective cleaning across internal, external, and high-risk environments
- Apply infection prevention and control principles in workplace settings
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely in line with COSHH requirements
- Identify and manage workplace hazards effectively
- Understand legal responsibilities including RIDDOR reporting
- Recognise water hygiene risks and apply basic Legionella prevention awareness
- Understand the health impact of Legionnaires’ disease and safeguarding measures
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old.
How is this qualification structured?
This qualification consists of 3 mandatory units and 16 optional units.
Duration: 4 - 6 months Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
No
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may wish to progress to other qualifications in the retail and commercial enterprise sector.