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Course Overview
Professional cleaning goes beyond keeping spaces tidy—it helps create safe, hygienic, and professional environments. This Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Cleaning equips you with the essential knowledge and practical principles needed to deliver effective cleaning services confidently across a range of settings.
Curriculum Summary
The course begins with an introduction to the cleaning job and the diversity of roles available, before covering the equipment, products, and clothing used across the industry. Learners then move through specific cleaning environments, including
- house cleaning,
- food and commercial kitchen cleaning,
- bathrooms and toilets,
- office cleaning, and
- external surfaces and areas,
giving a thorough grounding in sector-specific technique.
The course also covers dealing with non-routine waste and chemical safety, keyholding, and alarm codes, reflecting the trust and responsibility often placed on cleaning professionals working within client premises.
A substantial portion of the diploma is then dedicated to running a cleaning business, covering everything from planning and quality service delivery to customer satisfaction, staff management, marketing, expansion, and business insurance and tax, to provide a practical understanding of operating a cleaning business in the UK.
The course was audited and updated on: 12th August, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the diversity of roles within the cleaning industry.
- Select appropriate cleaning equipment, products, and protective clothing.
- Apply correct cleaning techniques across domestic and commercial settings.
- Manage non-routine waste and chemical safety responsibly.
- Understand keyholding and alarm code responsibilities as a cleaner.
- Plan, start, and manage a cleaning business effectively.
- Apply marketing, staff management, and customer satisfaction principles.
Key Features of This Course
- Accredited by CPD QS and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) at Level 7.
- Covers both practical cleaning technique and cleaning business management.
- Delivered through video slides with clear audio voiceover.
- Self-paced online learning, accessible anytime from any device.
- No prior experience or qualifications required to enrol.
- Structured progression from hands-on cleaning skills through to running a business.
- Instant access upon enrolment with no fixed start dates.
- Includes recommended readings and workbooks to support learning.
Assessment & Certification
Training Format
This diploma in British cleaning certificate training is delivered through video slides with audio voiceover, allowing learners to study at their own pace. The self-paced format means there are no live sessions or fixed timetables, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments.
Assessment
A short multiple-choice quiz follows each module to reinforce learning.
No formal exam is required for the CPD QS certificate.
A written assignment must be submitted to receive the QLS-endorsed certificate.
Learners can choose which certification route suits their needs.
Certification Options
CPD QS Certificate
PDF certificate, available for £9.
Printed hard copy available for £15.
Issued by CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS), a widely recognised UK accreditation body.
QLS Endorsed Certificate (Level 7)
Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS), a nationally recognised UK quality assurance body.
Requires submission of a written assignment for assessment.
Available as a hard copy for £129, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this british cleaning certificate UK course. It's open to anyone with a basic understanding of English, numeracy, and IT, regardless of prior cleaning or business experience.
Who Is This Course For?
This diploma in British cleaning certificate training is suited to individuals starting a career in professional cleaning, existing cleaning staff wanting formal accreditation, and those planning to start or grow their own cleaning business, as well as supervisors overseeing domestic or commercial cleaning teams.
Career Opportunities
- Domestic Cleaner: £17k to £22k/year
- Commercial Cleaner: £18k to £24k/year
- Cleaning Supervisor: £20k to £27k/year
- Cleaning Business Owner: £22k to £40k+/year
- Facilities Cleaning Manager: £25k to £34k/year
Note: Salary figures are indicative only. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, location, employer, and professional qualifications. Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a certificate to work as a cleaner in the UK?
There’s no legal requirement to hold a formal cleaning certificate UK-wide, though many employers and clients favour candidates with recognised training, particularly for commercial or specialist cleaning roles.
How much does a cleaner earn in the UK?
Cleaner salaries typically range from £17k to £27k per year for employed roles, whilst self-employed cleaning business owners can earn significantly more depending on client base and scale.
Can this course help me start my own cleaning business?
Yes, the diploma includes dedicated modules on planning, marketing, staff management, and running a cleaning business, alongside practical cleaning technique.
Is this course BCCA approved?
No, It’s not a British Cleaning Certificate Award approved course.
If I take the course and gain the certificate, can I train my cleaning team?
Yes, you can.
Is there subtitles available in this course?
No, this is an articulate course. Course contents are written in slides with voiceover.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, the course is designed to be accessible to beginners, with no prior cleaning or business experience required.
Course Curriculum
| Advanced Diploma in Cleaning | |||
| Module 01: An Introduction to the Cleaning Job | |||
| Module 01: An Introduction to the Cleaning Job | 00:19:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 01 | |||
| Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 02: The Diversity of Cleaning Jobs | |||
| Module 02: The Diversity of Cleaning Jobs | 00:26:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 02 | |||
| Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Cleaning Equipment, Products and Clothing | |||
| Module 03: Cleaning Equipment, Products and Clothing | 00:24:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 03 | |||
| Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 04: House Cleaning | |||
| Module 04: House Cleaning | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 04 | |||
| Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 05: Food Kitchen and Commercial Kitchen Cleaning | |||
| Module 05: Food Kitchen and Commercial Kitchen Cleaning | 00:23:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 05 | |||
| Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 06: Bathrooms and Toilets | |||
| Module 06: Bathrooms and Toilets | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 06 | |||
| Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 07: Office Cleaning | |||
| Module 07: Office Cleaning | 00:19:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 07 | |||
| Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 08: Cleaning External Surfaces and Areas | |||
| Module 08: Cleaning External Surfaces and Areas | 00:18:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 08 | |||
| Module 08 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 09: Dealing with Non-Routine Waste | |||
| Module 09: Dealing with Non-Routine Waste | 00:21:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 09 | |||
| Module 09 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10: Chemical Safety, Keyholding and Alarm Codes for Cleaners | |||
| Module 10: Chemical Safety, Keyholding and Alarm Codes for Cleaners | 00:21:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 10 | |||
| Module 10 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 11: Starting a Cleaning Business and Planning for it | |||
| Module 11: Starting a Cleaning Business and Planning for it | 00:14:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 11 | |||
| Module 11 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 12: Running the Business with Quality Service | |||
| Module 12: Running the Business with Quality Service | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 12 | |||
| Module 12 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 13: Customer Satisfaction | |||
| Module 13: Customer Satisfaction | 00:23:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 13 | |||
| Module 13 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 14: Management of Staff | |||
| Module 14: Management of Staff | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 14 | |||
| Module 14 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 15 Marketing, Advertising and Sales | |||
| Module 15 Marketing, Advertising and Sales | 00:24:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 15 | |||
| Module 15 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 16: Expansion Management | |||
| Module 16: Expansion Management | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 16 | |||
| Module 16 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 17: Business Insurance, Tax and Additional Equipment | |||
| Module 17: Business Insurance, Tax and Additional Equipment | 00:24:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 17 | |||
| Module 17 Final Quiz Exam – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Recommended Readings – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 5 days | ||
| Workbooks – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Optional Assignment | |||
| Optional Assignment – Advanced Diploma in Cleaning Level 7 | 5 days | ||
Advanced Diploma in Cleaning (Level 7)