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Battery Operated Automatic Scrubber Drier Hard Floor Cleaning Training

SAQA US 110519 | NQF 2 | Credits 9 | Duration 6 Days
From $1,382 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively operate battery-operated automatic scrubber driers on hard floors. It covers pre-operational checks, correct cleaning techniques, and post-operation maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance and workplace safety. The training is aligned with industry standards to enhance productivity and reduce accident risks.

Learning Outcomes

  • Conduct pre-operational checks and identify potential hazards before using the machine.
  • Demonstrate correct starting, driving, and maneuvering techniques of the scrubber drier.
  • Apply appropriate cleaning solutions and adjust machine settings for different hard floor surfaces.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks such as battery charging, pad replacement, and squeegee cleaning.
  • Implement safety procedures including emergency shutdown and handling of spills.
  • Evaluate cleaning results and document operational records as per company standards.

Target Audience

This course is designed for cleaning supervisors, floor care technicians, and general workers responsible for hard floor cleaning in commercial or industrial settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Battery Operated Automatic Scrubber Driers and Safety

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and components of battery operated automatic scrubber driers
• Identify safety hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Explain the principles of hard floor cleaning
• Describe the role of batteries and charging systems

Topics:
• Overview of automatic scrubber driers: types, applications, and benefits
• Key components: brushes, squeegees, tanks, controls, and batteries
• Safety regulations and site-specific safety requirements
• Hazard identification: electrical, slip/trip, chemical, and manual handling
• PPE selection and use
• Hard floor types and cleaning principles
• Battery basics: types, charging, and maintenance

Day 2: Pre-Operational Checks and Machine Setup

Objectives:
• Perform pre-operational inspections according to manufacturer guidelines
• Prepare the machine for operation: filling tanks, installing brushes, and adjusting squeegees
• Test safety features and emergency stop functions
• Complete pre-start documentation

Topics:
• Daily pre-operational checklist: visual inspection, fluid levels, battery charge
• Water and detergent filling procedures
• Brush selection and installation
• Squeegee adjustment for different floor types
• Emergency stop and safety interlock testing
• Operator manuals and documentation
• Starting and shutting down procedures

Day 3: Basic Operation and Cleaning Techniques

Objectives:
• Operate the scrubber drier in a straight line and perform turns
• Adjust settings for different floor conditions
• Apply correct cleaning techniques for common floor types
• Monitor machine performance during operation

Topics:
• Controls and gauges: speed, brush pressure, water flow, and suction
• Straight-line cleaning and overlapping passes
• Turning and maneuvering in confined spaces
• Adjusting settings for tile, vinyl, concrete, and sealed wood floors
• Handling corners and edges
• Observing cleaning quality and adjusting parameters
• Basic troubleshooting during operation

Day 4: Advanced Operation and Specialised Cleaning

Objectives:
• Operate the scrubber drier in complex environments
• Perform specialised cleaning tasks (e.g., heavy soil, grout lines)
• Use accessory tools for enhanced cleaning
• Manage cleaning chemicals safely and effectively

Topics:
• Cleaning in high-traffic areas and large open spaces
• Heavy soil removal: pre-scrub and multiple passes
• Grout and detail cleaning with hand tools
• Use of chemical dispensing systems and dilution ratios
• Working on slopes and uneven surfaces
• Operating in wet or slippery conditions
• Record keeping for specialised tasks

Day 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Battery Care

Objectives:
• Perform routine maintenance tasks as per manufacturer schedule
• Diagnose common faults and perform basic repairs
• Maintain batteries for optimal performance and lifespan
• Complete maintenance logs

Topics:
• Daily and weekly maintenance: cleaning filters, squeegees, and tanks
• Brush and squeegee wear inspection and replacement
• Battery water levels and charging procedures
• Troubleshooting: poor cleaning, water leakage, battery drain, and error codes
• Replacing fuses and belts
• Lubrication points and schedule
• Maintenance documentation and reporting

Day 6: Practical Assessment and Integration

Objectives:
• Demonstrate competence in all aspects of scrubber drier operation
• Perform a complete cleaning cycle independently
• Apply safety and maintenance procedures in a simulated work environment
• Complete the unit standard assessment

Topics:
• Pre-operation inspection and setup
• Cleaning a designated area with correct techniques
• Post-operation cleaning and shutdown
• Routine maintenance tasks
• Battery care and charging
• Troubleshooting a given fault
• Final assessment and feedback

Practicals

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

Hands-on practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting battery operated automatic scrubber driers. These sessions build confidence and ensure competency in real-world cleaning environments.

Practical Activities
  • Pre-Operational Checks and Machine Setup — Learners perform a full pre-operational inspection, fill tanks, install brushes, adjust squeegees, and test safety features under supervision. (4h)
  • Basic Operation and Cleaning Techniques — Learners operate the scrubber drier on various floor types, practicing straight-line cleaning, turns, and adjusting settings for optimal results. (6h)
  • Advanced Operation and Specialised Cleaning — Learners clean high-traffic areas, remove heavy soil, and use accessory tools for detail work, while managing chemicals safely. (6h)
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting — Learners perform routine maintenance tasks, diagnose common faults, and carry out basic repairs, including battery care. (4h)
  • Integrated Practical Assessment — Learners independently complete a full cleaning cycle, including setup, operation, shutdown, maintenance, and troubleshooting a simulated fault. (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
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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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