Cleaning hygiene operative

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1 yr

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing a hygienically clean environment in which service users, staff and other users can thrive, work and develop.

Clean and sanitise rooms, surfaces and facilities to specification

Use correct cleaning chemicals for each surface type

Operate floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners and pressure washers

Follow colour-coding systems to prevent cross-contamination

Dispose of waste streams correctly including clinical waste

Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to supervisors

Complete cleaning schedules and sign-off documentation

Types of cleaning chemicals, their uses and COSHH requirements

Colour-coded cleaning systems and cross-contamination prevention

Safe use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and machinery

Infection control and decontamination in high-risk environments

Health and safety including manual handling and RIDDOR

Waste segregation and disposal procedures

Customer service and communication in a cleaning role

Ready to look for a place?

See live Cleaning hygiene operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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