iCQ
    Level 2
    QN: 600/4152/3
    Curriculum Active

    iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Housekeeping)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 170 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    iCQ
    Syllabus Units
    13 Units
    Guided Hours
    170 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Chemicals and Equipment used for Cleaning in the Hospitality Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to safely use different cleaning chemicals
    • Know how to safely use different types of cleaning equipment
    2

    Cleaning and Servicing of Hospitality Areas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the general cleaning procedures
    • Know how to clean and service toilet and bathroom areas
    • Know how to clean and service furnished areas
    3

    Effective Teamwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to organise their own work
    • Know how to support the work of a team
    • Know how to contribute to their own learning and development
    4

    Giving Customers a Positive Impression

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to establish positive relationships with customers
    • Understand why organisations have standards and procedures
    • Know how to communicate information to customers
    5

    Maintain Housekeeping Supplies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health and safety considerations required when handling housekeeping supplies
    • Understand the importance of checking housekeeping supplies when delivered to hospitality premises
    • Understand the importance of procedures used during the storing and issuing of housekeeping supplies
    6

    Principles of Carrying Out Periodic Room Servicing and Deep Cleaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to undertake periodic room servicing
    • Know how to undertake periodic deep cleaning
    • Know how to undertake periodic servicing and deep cleaning of bathrooms and toilets
    7

    Principles of Cleaning and Protecting Floors, Carpets and Soft Furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare to clean and protect floors, carpets and soft furnishings
    • Know how to maintain soft floors and furnishings
    8

    Principles of Cleaning Windows From the Inside

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare to clean windows from inside
    • Know how to clean the inside surface of windows
    9

    Principles of Collecting Linen and Making Beds

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to collect clean linen and bed coverings
    • Know how to strip and make beds
    10

    Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality Leisure Travel and Tourism

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance to the organisation in providing excellent customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    • Understand the role of the individual in delivering customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    • Understand the importance of customers’ needs and expectations in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries
    11

    Principles of Maintaining Customer Service Through Effective Handover

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about responsibilities in a customer service team
    • Know how to follow up customer service actions
    • Know how to maintain customer service through effective handover
    12

    Provide a Linen Service

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of the linen service in hospitality operations
    • Understand the importance of checking linen when delivered to hospitality premises
    • Understand the importance of procedures used during the storing and issuing of linen
    13

    Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments in Hospitality

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know their personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 2
    • Know why it is important to work in a safe and hygienic way, 3
    • Know about hazards and safety in the workplace

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/4152/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    iCQ
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2011