Professional Cleaning Skills
Professional Cleaning Skills prepares the learner to analyse and apply basic cleaning techniques and good practice for Cleaning Services Staff in the health service and staff involved in all occupations where cleanliness to a very high standard like, for example, food production.
Course Code
5N3741
Entry Requirements
• Over 18 years old
• Good spoken and written English
• QQI level 4 certificate
• Leaving certificate and/or relevant life and work experience
Qualification
QQI Level 5
Duration
4 days
Assessment
Examination - Theory / Project / Skills Demonstration
• Participants must have:
– Proof of name and date of birth
– PPS Number
• Cancellation fee:
– 100% price for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance, or in case of no-show
– No fee for cancellations made 7 or more days in advance
Learners will be able to:
1 Analyse the importance of good hygiene standards and practices in the control and prevention of infection to include personal and environmental hygiene and the conditions that contribute to the growth of bacteria
2 Summarise the basic principles of cleaning, to include the standards and requirements for promoting health, safety and security and the planning of cleaning schedules and procedures that prevent cross contamination and risk to patients and staff
3 Discuss the key principles of the colour coding system to include its importance in the prevention of accidents and control of infection
4 Explore a range of common infections that occur in a health services environment
5 Implement safety policies and procedures in dealing with contaminated materials to include used linen, blood and body spillages, waste matter and pest control
6 Discuss the effects of exposure to a variety of hazardous substances in a healthcare setting with reference to chemical and biological agent guidelines and the safe storage of cleaning agents
7 Clean furniture, fittings, floors, walls, toilets, bathrooms and sanitary ware to include bed making within a time plan for the completion of work
8 Implement cleaning procedures for specialist units, theatres and isolation units
9 Use a variety of suitable cleaning equipment for a range of areas and jobs
10 Employ good cleaning principles to include the Hazardous Communications Standards List and environmental care, to safeguard the quality of materials, fixtures, fittings, and décor
11 Practise good team work and communication skills in the work place to ensure effective systems of line control
12 Practise appropriate standards of personal hygiene and dress codes to include the use of personal protective clothing, equipment, good hand hygiene practices and the use of alcohol hand gels, disinfectants and antiseptics.
Price
€295.00
Funding
Course funding options may be available, depending on eligibility. Contact your local Intreo office or Local Employment services.
Protection for Learners
Glin National College (GNC) offers students learner protection insurance, which ensures that learners of a validated programme of three months or longer leading to a QQI award have an opportunity to complete that programme, or are refunded the money most recently paid if that programme ends before they complete it. Each learner receives a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name and we will notify them in writing of any change in information within 14 days of becoming aware of that change.
Complaints Procedure
It is our policy to deal with any expression of dissatisfaction concerning our services or their provision in a fair manner. Complainants should raise their concerns as soon as possible, and where the conduct complained of is violent or criminal in nature, the Gardai will be contacted without delay.
While in no way diminishing the issue or the effects on individuals, an informal approach should be the first course of action as it can often easily resolve matters. If the situation or behaviour continues, the complainant can proceed to making a formal complaint. If a hearing by investigation is required, its results evaluate whether the complaint is valid or invalid, or is malicious, or whether there is insufficient evidence. If a complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, it may be referred again for internal review by Glin National College or in writing to the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
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