- Framework:
- Cleaning & Environmental Support Services
- Level:
- 2/3
Cleaners ensure that the places we work in and the public places we use are attractive, safe and hygienic.
As an Apprentice you could work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, factories, state of the art offices and shopping centres.
Local Environmental Services covers the job roles of neighbourhood services assistant or operative. The role involves a combination of cleaning and horticultural skills, such as hard and soft landscaping and grounds maintenance. If following this pathway you would normally work for local authorities and housing associations in settings such as parks, cemeteries and crematoria, public rights of way, countryside recreation sites and open spaces around people's homes and council buildings.
Pest Management covers the job roles of Pest Management Technician or Operative. The role involves identifying, controlling or eliminating pests/vermin in customers’ homes and businesses by utilising a variety of methods such as applying pesticides and laying traps. The work also involves offering advice on preventative measures and suitable methods of control.
If working as a window cleaner or as a specialist cleaner there will be a need to work at heights and in enclosed spaces. If taking the Local Environmental Services or Pest Management pathways apprentices will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Pathway options and levels
Cleaning and Environmental Support Services - Level 3
Pathway 1: Supports the role of Passenger Transport Cleaner, Industrial Cleaner, Caretaker, Window cleaner, Street Cleansing Operatives, Hygiene and Cleaning Operative,Specialist Carpet and Flooring Cleaners
Pathway 2: Supports the role of Neighbourhood Services Operative or Specialist Neighbourhood Services Operative
Pathway 3: Supports the role of Pest Management Technician
Cleaning and Environmental Support Services – Level 3
Supports the role of Cleaning Supervisor or Team Leader
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 15 months
Level 3: 15 months
Progression routes
Level 2: Progression routes include:
- Apprenticeship in Facilities Management
- Apprenticeship in Cleaning Supervision
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Progression to team leader, supervisor roles andhigher level management positions,
Upon completion of the apprenticeship an employee can apply for membership of the professional organisation the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS)
Level 3: Progression routes include:
- Higher Apprenticeship in Facilities Management
- Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management
- Foundation Degree and Degree Level qualifications in Management
Qualifications
Level 2: Certficate/Award/Diploma in chosen pathway
Level 3: Diploma in Cleaning Supervision Skills
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
Applicants may come from a range of entry routes one being the Welsh Baccaulaureate Environmental and Land-based studies.
Applicants will be expected to have basic literacy and numeracy skills on which this apprenticeship will build, be willing to work as part of a team and have a keen interest in providing high standards of customer service.
Level 2: No formal entry requirements
Level 3
Applicants may come from a range of entry routes one being the Welsh Baccaulaureate Environmental and Land-based studies.
Applicants will be expected to have basic literacy and numeracy skills on which this apprenticeship will build, be willing to work as part of a team and have a keen interest in providing high standards of customer service.
Level 3: No formal entry requirements
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