Agriculture and Nature Conservation Nature Conservation

Cleaning And Maintenance Procedures For Workplace Areas Training

SAQA US 113818 | NQF 2 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively clean and maintain workplace areas in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. It covers cleaning procedures, the correct use of equipment and chemicals, and the importance of maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures for workplace areas.
  • Apply correct cleaning techniques to various surfaces and areas.
  • Select and use appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning procedures and make improvements.
  • Implement waste management and disposal procedures according to organisational policy.
  • Conduct inspections to identify maintenance needs and report defects.

Target Audience

This course is intended for cleaning staff, maintenance personnel, and any employees responsible for cleaning and maintaining workplace areas in a corporate or industrial setting.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Workplace Cleaning and Maintenance

Objectives:
• Understand the importance of cleaning and maintenance in the workplace
• Identify different types of workplace areas and their specific cleaning needs
• Recognise health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning
• Apply basic principles of hygiene and infection control
• Demonstrate awareness of environmental considerations in cleaning

Topics:
• Overview of cleaning and maintenance in the workplace
• Types of workplace areas (offices, kitchens, restrooms, production areas)
• Health and safety legislation (OHS Act, COIDA)
• Principles of hygiene and infection control
• Environmental sustainability in cleaning practices
• Roles and responsibilities of cleaning personnel

Day 2: Cleaning Equipment, Materials, and Chemicals

Objectives:
• Identify different cleaning equipment and their uses
• Select appropriate cleaning agents for various surfaces
• Understand safety data sheets (SDS) and chemical handling
• Apply correct dilutions and usage instructions
• Demonstrate safe storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals

Topics:
• Types of cleaning equipment (mops, vacuums, scrubbers, pressure washers)
• Cleaning agents: detergents, disinfectants, solvents, abrasives
• Reading and interpreting safety data sheets (SDS)
• Dilution ratios and mixing procedures
• Storage and labelling of chemicals
• Disposal of hazardous waste

Day 3: Cleaning Procedures for Different Workplace Areas

Objectives:
• Outline step-by-step cleaning procedures for common areas
• Apply correct techniques for floors, walls, windows, and fixtures
• Implement cleaning schedules and checklists
• Manage waste disposal and recycling
• Adapt procedures for sensitive areas (e.g., food prep, healthcare)

Topics:
• Cleaning procedures for offices, corridors, and common areas
• Restroom cleaning and sanitation protocols
• Kitchen and canteen cleaning (including grease traps)
• Floor care: sweeping, mopping, buffing, and stripping
• Window and glass cleaning techniques
• Waste management: segregation, collection, and recycling

Day 4: Maintenance Procedures and Equipment Care

Objectives:
• Perform routine maintenance on cleaning equipment
• Identify common faults and basic troubleshooting
• Apply preventive maintenance schedules
• Understand the role of maintenance in prolonging equipment life
• Document maintenance activities and report defects

Topics:
• Routine maintenance of vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, and buffers
• Checking and replacing filters, belts, and brushes
• Lubrication and cleaning of equipment
• Basic troubleshooting: loss of suction, leaks, unusual noises
• Preventive maintenance schedules
• Reporting and documenting maintenance issues

Day 5: Quality Control, Health, and Safety Integration

Objectives:
• Apply quality control measures to ensure cleaning standards
• Conduct inspections and audits of cleaning tasks
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards during cleaning
• Respond to spills and emergencies appropriately
• Demonstrate competence in a practical assessment

Topics:
• Quality assurance in cleaning: checklists and inspections
• Auditing cleaning performance and feedback
• Hazard identification: slip, trip, fall, chemical exposure
• Spill response procedures for hazardous materials
• Emergency procedures: first aid, fire, and evacuation
• Final assessment and course review

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply cleaning and maintenance procedures in a controlled environment. Learners will practice using equipment, handling chemicals, and performing routine maintenance, ensuring they can safely and effectively clean various workplace areas.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: Equipment Operation and Chemical Handling — Learners operate different cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, scrubber) and mix cleaning chemicals according to SDS instructions. (4h)
  • Practical 2: Cleaning Procedures for Office and Restroom — Learners clean an office area and a restroom following step-by-step procedures, including waste disposal. (4h)
  • Practical 3: Floor Care and Window Cleaning — Learners perform mopping, buffing, and window cleaning, including use of a floor buffer and squeegee. (4h)
  • Practical 4: Equipment Maintenance and Spill Response — Learners perform routine maintenance on a vacuum cleaner and scrubber, and respond to a simulated chemical spill. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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