Cleaning and Hygeine Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Cleaning and Hygeine Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

The Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship will prepare you to maintain safe and hygienic environments using specialised cleaning techniques. You will work independently and as part of a team, reporting to a supervisor while ensuring high standards of cleanliness. This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills to support infection control, prevent the spread of bacteria and provide essential cleaning services across various workplaces.

Course Content

• Carry out cleaning tasks using appropriate cleaning agents

• Use cleaning or disinfection procedures correctlyComply with health and safety, environmental requirements and infection prevention and control policy and procedures

• Safely use cleaning equipment, materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), and products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, legal and organisational requirementsSelect and apply techniques for safe removal of soil and contaminating material

• Monitor the environment for signs of pest infestation

• Maintain storage areas using housekeeping best practice

• Dispose of cleaning products and materials in line with legal requirements

• Accurately record and report work, using industry-standard methods

• Follow site-specific security protocols and data protection requirements

• Disassemble and reassemble a range of service user equipment used in healthcare services

• Provide routine and specialist hygienic cleaning and decontamination of the healthcare environment in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness and local standards, policies, guidelines, and operating procedures