Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning
Overview
The UK cleaning, hygiene and waste sector contributes nearly £72 billion to the economy and supports 1.51 million workers, around 5% of the workforce. The Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning turns this demand into career-focused learning, covering domestic cleaning, office cleaning, commercial kitchens, bathrooms, external surfaces, products, PPE, waste, chemical safety, keyholding and alarm codes.
Messy standards can damage hygiene, trust, contracts and business growth. This online cleaning course helps professional cleaners, supervisors, facility support staff and future business owners build knowledge in staff management, customer satisfaction, marketing, insurance, tax and service operations. Build CV value for Cleaner, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager, Facilities Manager, Hygiene Services Manager or Cleaning Business Owner roles. Enrol today and study professional cleaning online from home at your own pace.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course builds cleaning, hygiene, safety, supervision, customer service and business management knowledge for domestic, commercial and facilities cleaning settings.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain key duties and responsibilities in professional cleaning service roles.
► Identify cleaning tasks across domestic, office and commercial environments.
► Select suitable equipment, products and protective clothing for cleaning tasks.
► Describe cleaning routines for homes, offices, bathrooms and kitchens.
► Apply safe handling practices for chemicals and non-routine waste.
► Explain keyholding, alarm code and workplace security responsibilities clearly.
► Plan cleaning business essentials, including equipment, insurance and tax.
► Manage cleaning quality, staff performance and customer satisfaction effectively
Who is This Course For?
This course suits learners who want online cleaning training for domestic cleaning, commercial cleaning, supervision, business start-up or service management.
► Professional cleaners seeking career growth and stronger service knowledge.
► Domestic cleaners wanting wider cleaning skills for varied service settings.
► Commercial cleaners working in offices, facilities and shared workplaces.
► Cleaning supervisors and team leaders managing staff performance standards.
► Facility support staff handling hygiene, waste and chemical safety duties.
► Learners planning to start or grow a cleaning business.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses meet recognised CPD Quality Standards, supporting high-quality learning and ongoing professional development.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a recognised accreditation framework that endorses high-quality, non-regulated training courses across a wide range of industries.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) supports excellence in healthcare education by helping training providers deliver up-to-date, industry-focused learning and maintain strong professional standards..
UKRLP Registered
UKRLP registration demonstrates commitment to recognised training and education standards, helping organisations build trust, improve credibility, and showcase their presence within the UK learning and skills sector.
Career Opportunities
This course supports UK cleaning, facilities, hygiene, domestic service, commercial cleaning and cleaning business routes where safe service delivery and team coordination matter for learners.
► Cleaner — Average UK salary: £19,000–£25,000 per year
► Domestic Cleaner — Average UK salary: £18,000–£25,000 per year
► Commercial Cleaner — Average UK salary: £24,000–£30,000 per year
► Cleaning Supervisor — Average UK salary: £21,000–£30,000 per year
► Cleaning Manager — Average UK salary: £28,000–£35,000 per year
► Cleaning Business Owner — Average UK salary: £25,000–£60,000+ per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
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Course Curriculum
| Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning | |||
| Module 01: An Introduction to the Cleaning Job | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 02: The Diversity of Cleaning Jobs | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 03: Cleaning Equipment, Products and Clothing | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 04: House Cleaning | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 05: Food Kitchen and Commercial Kitchen Cleaning | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 06: Bathrooms and Toilets | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 07: Office Cleaning | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 08: Cleaning External Surfaces and Areas | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 09: Dealing with Non-Routine Waste | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 10: Chemical Safety, Keyholding and Alarm Codes for Cleaners | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 11: Starting a Cleaning Business and Planning for it | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 12: Running the Business with Quality Service | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 13: Customer Satisfaction | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 14: Management of Staff | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 15 Marketing, Advertising and Sales | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 16: Expansion Management | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 17: Business Insurance, Tax and Additional Equipment | 00:24:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning | 00:20:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
Course Reviews
The Level 5 Certificate in Cleaning is an online professional cleaning course covering domestic cleaning, office cleaning, commercial kitchen cleaning, bathrooms, external surfaces, cleaning products, protective clothing, chemical safety, waste handling, customer service, staff management and cleaning business planning.
Yes, this cleaning course is suitable for beginners and current cleaning workers. It starts with cleaning job basics before moving into equipment, products, service settings, chemical safety, customer care, staff management and business growth topics.
You will learn cleaning duties, cleaning equipment, safe product use, house cleaning, office cleaning, commercial kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, external surface care, non-routine waste handling, keyholding, alarm codes, customer satisfaction, staff management and cleaning business essentials.
Yes, the course includes cleaning business planning, quality service, customer satisfaction, marketing, advertising, sales, expansion management, business insurance, tax and additional equipment. These topics support learners exploring cleaning service ownership or growth.
This cleaning course can support learning routes linked to Cleaner, Domestic Cleaner, Office Cleaner, Commercial Cleaner, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Team Leader, Cleaning Manager, Facilities Manager, Hygiene Services Manager and Cleaning Business Owner roles.
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