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Cleaner apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

a college course

an apprenticeship

applying directly

College

You may be able to take a Level 2 Certificate in cleaning principles. There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role:

Level 2 Healthcare cleaning operative

You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.

Direct Application

You can apply for jobs with cleaning companies or any organisation that employs their own cleaners. There are no set entry requirements, but you'll need to show employers that you're reliable and able to do the job. Experience can help, particularly if you're looking for specialised cleaning work.

Cleaner apprenticeships - what it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work on your own
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
sensitivity and understanding
customer service skills
a desire to help people
excellent verbal communication skills
knowledge of public safety and security
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to pass enhanced background checks

Cleaner apprenticeships - what you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your tasks will depend on where you are working. You could:

clean, following food safety and hygiene regulations in food premises
do general cleaning in industrial buildings or offices to keep areas presentable and safe
follow procedures to control infection in hospital wards and operating theatres
clear up houses and squats
clean passenger vehicles
clean at heights, using ladders or mobile access equipment
clear up at crime scenes, or after fires or floods
shampoo or vacuum carpets and upholstery
maintain stock levels of cleaning products
do minor repairs to cleaning equipment
follow Health and Safety (HSE) guidelines on use of chemicals for each task

Working environment

You could work at a client's home or at a client's business. Your working environment may be dirty. You may need to wear a uniform.

Career path and progression - Cleaner apprenticeships

You could move into specialist cleaning, or a more senior managerial or supervisory role. You could also start your own business.

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Considering an Apprenticeship?

There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

Paid Training
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
Range of career opportunities
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
Earn & learn
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
Great career prospects
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
Learn on the job
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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