Wet Extraction Carpet Cleaning Methods And Techniques Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply wet extraction cleaning methods to remove soil and contaminants from various carpet types.
• Demonstrate correct operation and maintenance of wet extraction equipment, including pre-sprayers and extractors.
• Analyze carpet fiber types and soil conditions to select appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
• Evaluate cleaning results and adjust procedures to ensure effective stain removal and minimal drying time.
• Implement safety protocols to prevent slips, electrical hazards, and chemical exposure during cleaning operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for cleaning professionals, facility managers, and entrepreneurs in the cleaning industry who seek to specialize in carpet care. It is also suitable for individuals aiming to obtain formal recognition for their skills in wet extraction cleaning.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practice is essential for developing proficiency in equipment operation, chemical application, stain removal, and drying techniques. Learners will work in pairs under supervision to clean various carpet samples and real-world test panels, building confidence and skill.

Practical Activities

• Equipment Setup and Operation — Learners assemble, fill, and operate wet extraction machines, adjusting pressure and temperature settings. (4h)
• Pre-Treatment and Spot Removal — Learners apply pre-spray and treat common stains on test carpet squares using spotting agents and agitation tools. (4h)
• Full Wet Extraction Cleaning Cycle — Learners clean a 3m x 4m carpet panel using the full wet extraction process, including pre-spray, agitation, extraction, and drying. (5h)
• Specialty Carpet Cleaning and Final Assessment — Learners clean a wool and a berber carpet sample using appropriate low-moisture methods, then demonstrate overall competence in a practical assessment. (3h)

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.