Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner

Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner

What is the title of the programme?
Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner, SAQA ID No 118709

Qualification Type: Occupational Certificate

Duration of study: 12 months (Full-time: Monday to Friday) or 18 months (Part-time: Saturdays). The programme includes Theory, Practical, and Workplace Training components.

What are the entry requirements?
No formal learning is required as this is an NQF Level 1 qualification. However, it is preferable that learners have:

  • Communication at ABET Level 2 or equivalent.

Purpose of the programme
To equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide cleaning services in various commercial settings. This includes routine, general, and specialized cleaning tasks in both internal and external environments.

The programme aims to develop the following skills:
- Time management
- Machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Endurance and ability to work under pressure

Duties of a commercial cleaner
1. General cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and removing cobwebs.
2. Spot cleaning doors, walls, and high-touch areas like handrails and door handles.
3. Cleaning and sanitizing kitchens, canteens, toilets, and external premises.
4. Deep cleaning or spring cleaning.
5. Removing recycling materials and emptying rubbish bins.
6. Screening for cleanliness under appliances and furniture.

Alternatively, these duties can be listed as follows:

  1. Dusting furniture
  2. Vacuuming and mopping floors
  3. Removing cobwebs
  4. Cleaning under appliances and furniture
  5. Spot cleaning doors, walls, and similar areas
  6. Wiping handrails, door handles, and other high-touch areas
  7. Cleaning and sanitizing kitchens and canteens
  8. Cleaning and scrubbing toilets
  9. Removing recycling material and emptying rubbish
  10. Cleaning external premises
  11. Deep cleaning / Spring cleaning

What can I do after obtaining this qualification?
- **Employment Opportunities**: Work as a commercial cleaner in warehouses, offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.
- **Further Studies**: Enroll in higher-level qualifications such as Occupational Certificate: Laundry Worker (NQF Level 2).
- **Entrepreneurship**: Start your own cleaning company.

Where will I find employment?

  • Offices
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Schools
  • Warehouses
  • Shops

Who are the prospective employers?
Prospective employers include private businesses and organizations that require cleaning services.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme:
- Learners must pass an External Integrated Summative Assessment conducted by the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner.
- An Occupational Certificate is issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Fees
- Registration Fee: R4,000.00
- Monthly Fee: R800.00
- Total Fee: R13,600.00

**Additional Costs**:
- Learning Material: R1,200
- Administration Fee: R880

**Included Accessories**:
Uniforms/PPE provided free of charge.