Basic Cleaning Principles for Beginners Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and apply basic cleaning principles and procedures in various settings.
• Demonstrate correct handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and waste.
• Implement health and safety measures to prevent accidents and exposure to hazardous substances.
• Select and use appropriate cleaning equipment and materials for different surfaces.
• Evaluate cleaning outcomes and adjust techniques to achieve desired standards of cleanliness.
• Apply infection control principles to minimize the spread of pathogens.

Target Audience

This course is designed for entry-level cleaning staff, domestic workers, and individuals seeking to start a career in professional cleaning services.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in simulated and real-world cleaning scenarios. Under supervision, learners practice using cleaning agents, equipment, and techniques on various surfaces and environments, reinforcing safety and quality standards.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Cleaning Agents and Dilution — Learners practice reading labels, mixing cleaning solutions at correct dilutions, and safely handling chemicals in a controlled environment. (6h)
• Practical 2: Equipment Operation and Maintenance — Learners operate manual and mechanical cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and carpet cleaners, and perform basic maintenance. (8h)
• Practical 3: Surface Cleaning Techniques — Learners clean various surfaces (hard floors, carpets, windows, furniture) using appropriate methods and sequences, focusing on stain removal and disinfection. (10h)
• Practical 4: Specialized Cleaning and Assessment — Learners perform deep cleaning of carpets, floor stripping and polishing, and handle a simulated biohazard spill. This session also serves as the practical assessment. (8h)

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

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.