Service Industries

Clean and maintain washrooms

This unit focuses on the essential skills required to effectively clean and maintain washroom facilities in a commercial or public setting. Learners will develop practical cleaning techniques, use appropriate cleaning agents and equipment safely, and understand routine maintenance checks to ensure hygiene standards and user safety are consistently met.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (washrooms)

Introduction to Waste and Recycling

This subtopic introduces the fundamental principles of waste management, covering the acceptance, collection, removal, and disposal of waste and recyclables, with a strong emphasis on safety and proper operation of equipment. It equips learners with the essential knowledge to handle waste streams responsibly in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Waste and Recycling

Dealing with routine and non routine waste

This subtopic addresses the critical distinction between routine waste (e.g., general refuse, recyclables) and non-routine waste (e.g., hazardous, clinical, bulky items) within cleaning operations. Learners focus on correct segregation, safe handling, containment, and transfer protocols to ensure legal compliance, environmental protection, and personal safety. Mastery ensures that cleaning professionals can effectively manage waste streams in accordance with organisational policies and statutory regulations like the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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Prepare and clean interior walls and windows

This subtopic focuses on the systematic approach to cleaning interior walls and windows, from initial preparation through safe and effective cleaning to final reinstatement of the area. Learners will develop practical skills in selecting and using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and techniques to achieve a high-quality, streak-free finish while adhering to health and safety regulations. The ability to assess surface conditions and apply the correct cleaning method is essential for maintaining hygienic and aesthetically pleasing environments in commercial and domestic settings.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (Interior walls and windows)

Clean and dispose of bodily fluids, spillages and hazardous items

This element focuses on the safe and effective management of bodily fluids, spillages, and hazardous items in a cleaning context. Learners develop practical skills in risk assessment, appropriate PPE use, cleaning techniques, disposal of contaminated waste, and reinstating the area to a safe, hygienic state, essential for roles in healthcare, hospitality, and public facilities.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (bodily fluids, spillages and hazardous items)

Prepare and clean hard floor surfaces using machinery

This subtopic focuses on the practical skills required to safely and effectively prepare, scrub, and dry hard floor surfaces using both corded electrical and cordless battery-operated rotary machines. Learners will develop an understanding of machine selection, pre-use checks, appropriate cleaning solutions, and post-cleaning procedures to ensure hygiene and safety standards are met in a professional cleaning context.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (hard floor surfaces)

Clean and maintain bathrooms

This subtopic covers the essential practical skills required to effectively clean and maintain bathroom environments. Learners will gain knowledge of correct cleaning techniques, appropriate use of equipment and chemicals, and the importance of hygiene and safety standards. Mastery ensures bathrooms are not only visually clean but also sanitized, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring user wellbeing.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (bathrooms)

Prepare and clean refuse chutes

This element covers the essential procedures for preparing refuse chutes for cleaning, executing the cleaning process safely and effectively, and restoring the area to its original condition. It emphasizes adherence to health and safety regulations, proper use of personal protective equipment, and the selection of appropriate cleaning agents and tools. Mastery of these skills ensures hygiene standards are met and potential hazards are minimized.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (refuse chutes)

Prepare and suction clean floor surfaces

This element equips learners with the fundamental skills to safely and effectively prepare for and carry out suction cleaning of floor surfaces, a core task in professional cleaning. It covers all stages from pre-use checks and area preparation to the systematic operation of vacuum equipment and post-cleaning reinstatement, ensuring hygiene, safety, and compliance with industry standards. Mastery of this skill is essential for maintaining clean, safe, and presentable environments in diverse settings.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (suction clean floor surfaces)

Prepare to work in the cleaning industry

This subtopic covers the essential preparatory steps required before commencing cleaning operations, focusing on personal readiness, safe handling of materials and equipment, and adherence to legal and organisational requirements. It ensures learners can create a safe, efficient working environment, particularly relevant for tasks like applying emulsion floor polish, where proper preparation prevents accidents and ensures a high-quality finish.

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Prepare and clean furniture, fixtures and fittings

This subtopic covers the essential practical skills needed to safely and effectively prepare, clean, and reinstate furniture, fixtures, and fittings in a professional cleaning context. Learners will develop competence in selecting appropriate cleaning methods and materials for different surfaces, applying systematic cleaning techniques, and ensuring the area is left tidy and hazard-free. The focus is on adherence to health and safety, correct use of equipment, and delivering a high-standard service that meets client and industry expectations.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (furniture, fixtures and fittings)

Prepare and clean a food area and appliances

This subtopic focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and hygienically prepare, clean, and reinstate food areas and appliances in a practical cleaning context. Learners will apply correct techniques to prevent cross-contamination, select appropriate cleaning agents, and ensure compliance with food safety standards, directly preparing them for real-world roles in commercial or institutional kitchens.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (food areas and appliances)

Prepare and clean stairs and landings

This subtopic covers the essential practical skills for cleaning stairs and landings safely and effectively. Learners will prepare the work area, select and use appropriate equipment and chemicals, and clean surfaces using correct techniques, followed by reinstating the area and conducting post-cleaning checks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (stairs and landings)

Clean and maintain carpets

This unit develops the practical competencies required for professional carpet maintenance, covering preparation, cleaning, and post-treatment procedures. Learners gain hands-on experience in selecting and using appropriate equipment and chemicals, ensuring safe and effective stain removal and overall carpet care. Mastery of these skills is essential for delivering high-quality cleaning services that meet industry standards and client expectations.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Carpets)

Clean and maintain upholstery

This element covers the essential procedures for professional upholstery maintenance, including pre-cleaning inspection and preparation, selection and safe use of appropriate cleaning agents and equipment, and thorough post-cleaning restoration of the work environment. Learners develop practical skills to safely and effectively clean fabric and leather upholstery, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health and safety standards.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Upholstery)

Health and Safety for the cleaning and support services industry

This subtopic covers the essential health and safety legislation, safe working practices, and risk control measures relevant to the cleaning and support services industry. Learners will explore key regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH, applying them to real-world scenarios to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with legal duties.

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Prepare, dry sweep and damp mop floor surfaces

This element covers the essential practical skills for preparing to clean floors, dry sweeping to remove debris, and damp mopping with appropriate cleaning solutions to achieve hygiene standards. Learners apply these techniques in real-world cleaning environments, ensuring safety and reinstatement of the area.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (dry sweep and damp mop floors)

Prepare, strip and apply emulsion floor polish

This element covers the essential practical skills required to prepare, strip, and reapply emulsion floor polish in a professional cleaning context. Learners will understand the importance of surface preparation, correct chemical usage, and safe working practices. The focus is on achieving a high-quality finish while reinstating the work area to a safe and functional state.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (emulsion floor polish)

Work at and clean a trauma scene

This subtopic focuses on the safe and systematic cleaning of trauma scenes contaminated with bodily fluids, spillages, and hazardous items. It covers essential preparation, effective removal and cleaning techniques, and proper disposal and reinstatement, all in compliance with health and safety regulations. Practical application demands strict adherence to infection control protocols to protect both the operative and others from biohazards.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Trauma Scenes)

Sustainable cleaning methods and practices

This subtopic focuses on embedding environmental, social, and economic sustainability into routine cleaning operations. Learners explore the core principles of reducing resource consumption, minimising waste, and selecting products and equipment that have a lower environmental impact, while still achieving effective cleaning outcomes. Practical application involves carrying out cleaning tasks using methods that conserve water, energy, and materials, and that protect user health, thereby preparing learners to contribute to organisational sustainability goals.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Sustainable Cleaning)

Work at and clean biohazard areas

This subtopic focuses on the essential skills and procedures required to safely enter, clean, and restore areas contaminated with biological hazards. Learners will understand risk assessment, correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination techniques, and proper waste disposal to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The practical application of these skills is crucial in healthcare, sanitation, and forensic cleaning contexts to protect both workers and the public.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Biohazard Areas)

Work at and clean areas contaminated by animal pests

This subtopic covers the essential practical skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively clean areas contaminated by animal pests, including rodents, birds, and insects. Learners will demonstrate the ability to prepare the work area, select and use appropriate cleaning methods and PPE, carry out thorough decontamination, and reinstate the area to a clean and safe condition in line with industry standards and health and safety regulations.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Animal Pest Contamination)

Prepare, scrub and dry hard floor surfaces using an electrical or battery operated floor machine

This subtopic covers the step-by-step process of cleaning hard floor surfaces using powered rotary machines, from initial preparation and safety checks through to final area reinstatement. Learners develop competence in selecting appropriate equipment, applying correct techniques for scrubbing and drying, and ensuring the work area is left clean, safe, and hygienic. Practical application focuses on achieving consistent cleaning results while adhering to health and safety regulations.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (Using Machinery for Hard Floors)

Prepare, clean and service guestrooms and public areas

This subtopic focuses on the essential practical skills needed to prepare, clean, and reinstate guestrooms and public areas in hospitality and commercial settings. Learners must demonstrate competence in health and safety, correct use of cleaning agents and equipment, and adherence to service standards. The ability to work systematically and maintain high standards of presentation is crucial for guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award In Practical Cleaning Skills (guest rooms and public areas)

Prepare, spray clean and buff floor surfaces

Learners will gain the practical skills needed to safely prepare, spray clean, buff, and dry sweep hard floor surfaces using appropriate equipment and methods. The subtopic emphasises correct chemical handling, machine operation, and post-cleaning reinstatement to meet industry standards and ensure slip-free, aesthetically pleasing results.

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

This element focuses on the essential interpersonal skills required to deliver high-quality cleaning and support services. Learners explore effective communication strategies tailored to diverse customer environments, methods for identifying and fulfilling customer needs while adhering to organisational standards, and the principles of collaborative team working to maintain service consistency and solve problems proactively.

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 2 Award in Cleaning Principles