Cleaning and Support Services

Qualification type: Apprenticeship Location:
Subject area:
Apprenticeships
Level: 2
Course Code: PA0109 Leaflet Number: 16320
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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 and support services 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?

Competition for places with employers can be fierce, so applicants will need to show that they are committed, happy to work as part of a team and individually, and able to use their own initiative.

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/Key Skills in Application of Number, Communication 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 and Support services 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)

How do I apply?

To register your interest in a course, you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form call our freecall number on 0800 068 8585 or email slt@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Cleaning and Support Services course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.