OverviewAbout this course
Build the skills you need to work as a residential or commercial cleaner. Start your career in a growing industry and learn how to make sites tidy and safe for the public.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Contribute to the health and safety of others
Work effectively in business and residential environments
Safely store and maintain cleaning equipment
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Confidently clean industrial, residential, and commercial spaces
Be certified to work as a cleaner for all levels of government
A strong pathway to enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Good communication and collaboration skills
Attention to detail
The ability to handle tools and equipment
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: residential or commercial cleaner, healthcare cleaner, specialist cleaner, hospitality cleaner, cleaner for educational facilities, self-employed cleaner and cleaning business owner.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Cleaning Operations does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Cleaning Operations does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Cleaning Operations qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 5 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work effectively in business environmentsBSBOPS201
Deliver and monitor a service to customersBSBOPS304
Contribute to the health and safety of self and othersBSBWHS211
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activitiesBSBWHS332X
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