Course Description

Number of credits: 120

SAQA ID: 57937

The NQF level 1 Hygiene and Cleaning qualification develops in a learner, the foundational, practical and reflexive competencies required for a career in the Hygiene & Cleaning Services Industry. Central to the qualification is the development of a culture of quality service and professionalism in a cleaning services environment.

The programme content is set around the following outcomes:

  • Recognise the importance of a healthy lifestyle by accepting own responsibility for life skills and wellness including HIV/AIDS
  • Demonstrate understanding of the application of cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice
  • Clean generalised areas using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice
  • Clean ablution areas using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice
  • Clean floors using cleaning principles according to international/world class standards and best practice
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and apply environmental awareness during the cleaning process

Admission Requirements

English and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3

Delivery methodology

Contact or online learning