Horizontal Surface Maintenance (hard Floors, Level 2)

At the end of the course, you will be able to apply cleaning of horizontal surfaces using the appropriate mechanical devices.

What You'll Learn

• Identify the appropriate mechanical device for cleaning or polishing the assigned floor surfaces or shampooing the carpet.
• Select the appropriate PPE to perform cleaning or polishing of the hard floor surfaces with the use of the selected mechanical device or for shampooing the carpet.
• Perform cleaning and/or polishing of floor surfaces or shampooing of carpets using mechanical devices in accordance with organisational procedures and device manufacturer's instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on the mechanical device selected to ensure safe operation of the device.
• Display the appropriate safety signage at designated area during the course of cleaning the surroundings.
• Replenish consumables cleaning supplies used to ensure smooth cleaning operations with minimum delay.
• Inform appropriate person or supervisor if work activities cannot be carried out.
• Return the mechanical device used after completion of assigned work.

Minimum Entry Requirement

• Speak, listen and read English at a proficiency level not lower than Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3, and manipulate numbers at a level not lower than Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
• Never attended school; pre-primary / kindergarten education; primary education without PSLE / PSPE certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of two months of work experience in the environmental service industry as a General Cleaner, Multi-Skilled Cleaner or with the interest to be employed in the industry.