118709 Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner 120 Credit Level 1
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Commercial Cleaner.
A Commercial Cleaner cleans offices, retail complexes, warehouses, residential complexes, construction sites, and other commercial premises using chemicals, cleaning tools and equipment.
In addition, learner attributes (including problem solving, interpreting information and communication) will be integrated in the learning process. Learners will have to prove competence of the above knowledge, skills, attitudes, responsibilities, and tasks imbedded in the exit level outcomes.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Plan and prepare for cleaning operation.
- Clean different types of surfaces.
- Conduct end of task duties.
Rationale:
This qualification is important to address the skills of the current and future employees serving all forms of commercial enterprises. Many commercial entities draw commercial cleaners from a unique group of semi-literate people in the country. The tasks are prescribed by supervisors and do not require long training. It is a service with a high- volume staff turnover and as a result training is more purposeful and focused. A period of six (6) months is more than enough to train an efficient commercial cleaner.
This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules
- 811201-000-00-KM-01 Introduction to the World of Work, Level 1, 6 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-02 Basics of Health, Safety and the Environment, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-03 Introduction to Commercial Cleaning, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-04 Commercial Cleaning Equipment, Chemicals and Consumables, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-05 Basics of Cleaning Commercial Kitchenette, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-06 Cleaning Ablution Facilities, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-07 Basics of Cleaning Commercial Floor Surface, Level 1, 4 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-KM-08 Introduction to Above the Floor Surface, Level 1, 4 Credits.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 39
Practical Skill Modules
- 811201-000-00-PM-01 Complete Before Shift Duties, Level 1, 3 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-02 Clean Above Floor Surface, Level 1, 6 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-03 Clean the Commercial Kitchenette, Level 1, 6 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-04 Clean Ablution Facilities, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-05 Clean and Maintain Storeroom, Level 1, 4 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-06 Clean Floor Surfaces, Level 1, 6 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-PM-07 Check and Confirm Completed Tasks, Level 1, 5 Credits.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 35
Work Experience Modules
- 811201-000-00-WM-01 Procedures for Completing Before Shift Duties, Level 1, 4 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-02 Procedures for Cleaning Above the Floor Surfaces, Level 1, 7 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-03 Procedures for Cleaning the Commercial Kitchenette, Level 1, 7 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-04 Procedures for Cleaning Ablution Facilities, Level 1, 7 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-05 Procedures for Cleaning and Maintaining Storeroom, Level 1, 5 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-06 Procedures for Cleaning Floor Surfaces, Level 1, 10 Credits.
- 811201-000-00-WM-07 Procedures for Checking and Confirming Completed Tasks, Level 1, 6 Credits.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 46
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Prepare equipment and tools, chemicals, and consumables to clean commercial premises to specification.
2. Complete cleaning of the commercial premises to standard using cleaning principles and methods.
