Certificate IV in Cleaning

CPP40421

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification provides for a specialisation in either Cleaning Management or Specialty Cleaning and Restoration. It reflects the role of cleaning industry personnel who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of cleaning contexts. They may be responsible for:

  • wide-ranging operational cleaning management activity and for managing staff, providing quotations, planning and overseeing work and providing customer support.

or

  • wide-ranging speciality cleaning and restoration, providing high level technical skills to clean and restore fire, smoke and water damage to structures and contents; remediate mould, and decontaminate clandestine drug, trauma and crime scene sites.

The RTO is to insert the specialisation on the testamur, either:

CPP40421 Certificate IV in Cleaning (Management)

or

CPP40421 Certificate IV in Cleaning (Specialty Cleaning and Restoration).

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Cleaning Management

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Develop personal work priorities Core
Organise and monitor cleaning tasks Core
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes Core
Write simple documents Core
Apply business risk management processes Elective
Apply communication strategies in the workplace Elective
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities Elective
Apply odour control to structures and contents Elective
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Elective
Assess cleaning products and equipment to meet cleaning service requirements Elective
Build and maintain business relationships Elective
Clean and decontaminate clandestine drug sites Elective
Clean and decontaminate trauma and crime scene sites Elective
Clean premises and equipment Elective
Conduct induction process Elective
Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety Elective
Coordinate business resources Elective
Develop and implement workplace sustainability plans Elective
Develop and use emotional intelligence Elective
Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace Elective
Enter confined space Elective
Estimate and quote cleaning service Elective
Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident Elective
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs Elective
Lead and facilitate a team Elective
Maintain safety at an incident scene Elective
Manage compliance for small businesses Elective
Manage conflict Elective
Market new business ventures Elective
Perform restorative carpet cleaning Elective
Prevent injury Elective
Remediate mould contaminated structures and contents Elective
Restore fire and smoke-affected structures and contents Elective
Restore water-damaged structures and contents Elective
Roster staff Elective
Strip and seal hard floors Elective
Supervise cleaning staff Elective
Work collaboratively in specialty cleaning and restoration Elective
Work in accordance with an issued permit Elective
Work safely at heights Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Cleaning sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Commercial Cleaner

    ANZSCO 811211

    Clean and sanitise residential and commercial properties.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Domestic Cleaner

    ANZSCO 811311

    Clean and tidy private dwellings such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Commercial Housekeeper

    ANZSCO 811411

    Commercial Housekeepers clean, vacuum and mop floors, make beds, and restock mini bars and bathroom supplies in hotel and motel rooms, and other commercial premises.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Domestic Housekeeper

    ANZSCO 811412

    Domestic Housekeepers clean, cook and perform other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Carpet Cleaner

    ANZSCO 811611

    Carpet Cleaners cleans carpet, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and apply soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Cleaning

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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