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Housekeeping NVQ Level 2

Who is it for?:

Housekeeping staff working in the Hotel, leisure, self-catering, bed & breakfast industries and care occupations.

It can also help those who are progressing to Head Housekeeper and other supervisory roles.

Skills & Knowledge gained:

Employees will gain skills and knowledge relating to safe, hygienic and secure environments, team working, cleaning and servicing a range of areas and using different chemicals and equipment.

Optional units include maintaining house keeping supplies, providing linen services, deep cleaning and servicing and cleaning meeting/conference rooms.

Eight units must be completed for the full NVQ. Each candidate must complete all the mandatory units, plus four optional units.

Mandatory units- All must be completed.

  • Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • Contribute to effective teamwork
  • Clean and service a range of areas
  • Work using different chemicals and equipment

Plus four of the following:

Optional units

  • Collect linen and make beds
  • Clean windows from the inside
  • Prepare, service and clear meeting and conference rooms
  • Maintain housekeeping supplies
  • Clean and protect floors
  • Clean carpets and soft furnishings
  • Provide a linen service
  • Carry out periodic room servicing and deep cleaning
  • Give a positive impression of yourself and your organisation