TQUK
    Level 2
    QN: 603/2967/1
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    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 498 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Syllabus Units
    19 Units
    Guided Hours
    498 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Clean and maintain soft floors and furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning ofsoft floors and furnishings.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning ofsoft floors and furnishings.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning andresources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    2

    Cleaning and maintenance of external surfaces and areas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning and maintenance of external surfaces and areas.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning and maintenance of external surfaces and areas.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    3

    Cleaning of confined spaces

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning confined spaces.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning in a confined space.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning, resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    4

    Cleaning of food areas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of food areas.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning of food areas.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    5

    Cleaning of glazed surfaces and facades

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of glazed surfaces and facades.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning of glazed surfaces and facades.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    6

    Cleaning of high risk areas (controlled environments)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of high risk areas.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning in high risk areas.3.
    • Be able to prevent the spread of infection.4.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    7

    Cleaning of interiors and washrooms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of interiors and washrooms.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning of interiors and washrooms.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    8

    Cleaning with water fed pole systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning with water-fed pole systems.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning with water-fed pole systems.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    9

    Dealing with routine and non-routine waste

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand procedures for handling routine and non-routine waste.2.
    • Understand how to handle and transfer routine and non-routine waste.
    10

    Deep cleaning of internal equipment, surfaces and areas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for deep cleaning of internal equipment, surfaces and areas.2.
    • Be able to carry out deep cleaning of internal equipment, surfaces and areas.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    11

    Health and safety for the cleaning and support services industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health & safety legislation which applies to the Cleaning & Support Services industry.2.
    • Understand how to work in a safe manner.3.
    • Understand how to control risks in the workplace.
    12

    Maintenance and minor repairs of property

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for carrying out maintenance and minor repairs.2.
    • Be able to carry out maintenance and minor repairs.3.
    • Be able to check maintenance and minor repairs, resources and return equipment and items.
    13

    Mechanical street cleaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for mechanical street cleaning.2.
    • Be able to carry out mechanical street cleaning.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, transfer of waste and return equipment and items.
    14

    Periodic cleaning of hard and semi-hard floors

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of hard and semi-hard floors.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning of hard and semi-hard floors.3.
    • Be able to apply protective coating to hard and semi-hard floors.4.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    15

    Periodic cleaning of soft floors and furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for cleaning of soft floors and furnishings.2.
    • Be able to carry out cleaning of soft floors and furnishings.3.
    • Be able to check cleaning and resources, dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
    16

    Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of maintaining a clean environment.2.
    • Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to cleaning, decontamination and waste management.3.
    • Know the principles of decontamination processes.4.
    • Understand how to safely handle laundry.5.
    • Understand the principles of effective waste management.
    17

    Safety and infection control for a cleaning context

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply principles for the control of infection when working in cleaning settings.2.
    • Know own role and responsibilities under the Reporting of Injuries, Dangerous Diseases and Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).3.
    • Know own role and responsibilities under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.4.
    • Understand the contribution of risk assessment to the prevention of injuries, spread of infections and dangerous incidents.
    18

    Working safely at heights in the cleaning and support services industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for working at heights.2.
    • Be able to work safely at heights.
    19

    Working with customers and others in the cleaning and support services industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to communicate effectively with customers.2.
    • Understand how to meet customers’ needs.3.
    • Understand how to contribute to effective team working.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/2967/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2018