New Zealand Certificate in Cleaning (Level 3)

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A course by

Careerforce

A nationally-recognised Level 3 certificate for experienced cleaners wanting to deliver, guide, and promote safe, high-quality cleaning services across commercial, residential, and healthcare settings.

NZ$850

inc GST

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (47 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

It will take a total of 35 weeks

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Autonomous and efficient cleaning duties

Carry out cleaning duties in a broad range of environments autonomously and efficiently.

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Maintain hygiene and infection prevention

Maintain high hygiene standards and understand sources of infection and contamination in various cleaning contexts.

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Apply health and safety requirements

Demonstrate understanding and application of health and safety legislation when responding to workplace risks for self, others, and the public.

What You're Signing Up For

This NZQA Level 3 certificate programme is designed for experienced cleaners who wish to gain general skills and knowledge to deliver, guide, and promote safe, high-quality, and hygienic cleaning services. Delivered as on-job learning, the programme supports learners to work knowledgeably, safely, and with limited supervision, recognising their skills in maintaining hygiene, infection control, health and safety, and delivering cleaning to a professional standard.

Course Content

  • Generic cleaning duties performed autonomously and efficiently
  • Maintaining hygiene standards and preventing infection/contamination
  • Understanding and applying health and safety legislative requirements in cleaning environments
  • Risk assessment and response for self, others, and public
  • Recognition of transferable cleaning skills across multiple sectors

What you need to know first

Experienced cleaner status recommended; typically for those working in commercial, residential, health or domestic settings.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Commercial Cleaning

  • Healthcare Support

  • Aged Care Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Cleaner (commercial, healthcare, or domestic)

  • Team Leader/Supervisor Cleaner

  • Specialist roles in infection control or hygiene facilitation