Ascentis Entry Level Award in Practical Cleaning (Entry 3)

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Good hygiene practices in cleaning are essential to prevent the spread of harmful germs and maintain a safe environment. This subtopic covers the basic routines and precautions needed to ensure surfaces and equipment are free from contamination, protecting both the cleaner and service users. Applying these practices consistently reduces the risk of illness and promotes public health in settings such as offices, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Objectives

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Key Terms

Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for demonstrating an understanding of why hand washing is important before and after cleaning tasks.
Look for evidence that the learner can identify when to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and aprons.
Assess the ability to explain or show how to avoid cross-contamination, e.g., by using colour-coded cloths for different areas.
Credit should be given for correctly stating the need to clean and store equipment properly after use.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for demonstrating an understanding of why hand washing is important before and after cleaning tasks.
Look for evidence that the learner can identify when to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and aprons.
Assess the ability to explain or show how to avoid cross-contamination, e.g., by using colour-coded cloths for different areas.
Credit should be given for correctly stating the need to clean and store equipment properly after use.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡When completing a practical assessment, narrate your actions to clearly demonstrate your hygiene awareness, e.g., explain why you are changing mop water.
💡For written tasks, use simple, clear examples from everyday cleaning situations to show how hygiene practices are applied.
💡Ensure your portfolio includes photographic evidence of you following hygiene steps, such as wearing PPE or colour-coded equipment.
💡Review the basic principles of infection control, such as the chain of infection, to strengthen your answers on why hygiene matters.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Forgetting to wash hands after removing gloves, thinking gloves alone provide complete protection.
Using the same cleaning cloth for multiple surfaces without rinsing or changing it, leading to spreading dirt and germs.
Not allowing surfaces to dry naturally after cleaning, which can encourage bacterial growth.
Ignoring high-touch points such as light switches and door handles that are common sources of contamination.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Know about good hygiene practices

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Ascentis Entry Level Award in Practical Cleaning (Entry 3)

What You Need to Demonstrate

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Common Mistakes

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