What You'll Learn
We introduce you to the skills and knowledge needed in today's cleaning workforce.
You’ll learn how to:
Plan and prepare to clean window coverings:
- Identify cleaning requirements, worksite access, security and privacy procedures and, if needed, clarify issues with supervisor, team member or client.
- Select, check for fit and serviceability, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) according to WHS and job requirements.
- Identify site hazards and risks, and position safety signage and barriers and remove, cover or protect furniture and fittings according to WHS and job requirements.
- Check and document pre-existing damage and condition of window coverings according to organisational requirements.
- Remove window coverings such as screens to permit access and prevent damage and tagging loose fittings for correct refit according to WHS and organisational requirements.
- Determine the appropriate cleaning methods and sequence of tasks based on window covering type, fixture method and soil types according to WHS and organisational requirements.
- Select, prepare and confirm requirements for safe use required equipment and cleaning agents, according to manufacturer instructions, WHS and job requirements.
Clean and refit window coverings:
- Use spot cleaning methods according to organisational and job requirements.
- Wash and rinse window coverings and remove excess water using equipment and cleaning agents according to manufacturer recommendations, WHS and job requirements.
- Dry and check window coverings according to job and organisational requirements.
- Replace window coverings and check that they are in working order according to manufacturer specifications.
Complete work activities:
- Tidy work area, remove safety signage, barriers and protective covers and dispose of soil and waste in accordance with WHS and environmental requirements.
- Safely clean and/or dispose of PPE as required by organisational standards.
- Check cleaning equipment for faults, wear or damage and report in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Record site cleaning and store cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with organisational requirements.
Some of the industries your skills will be used in are:
- child care centres
- disability services
- commercial businesses
- small businesses
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COURSE DETAILS:
Inside each unit, you will get the following:
- A Learner Manual - this is where you will find all of the content. These guides have been written by actual industry leaders.
- Self-Paced Workbook - these can be easily downloaded and printed or done right on your computer.
- Written Quizzes and Assessments - these are simple and easy to understand and can be printed or done online.
- Physical Skill and Demonstration - scenarios written specifically to practice skills that you will need in the real life industry.
- Certificate upon Completion
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Our goal is to make assessing as easy an as fun as possible. You are required to provide evidence that you have completed the work. We use short answer questions, long answer questions, quizzes, photos and videos. Below are some activities that you will be required to do in order to complete this unit:
Clean three of the following window coverings on at least two occasions, removing adhered soil, mould and mildew, and grease from:
- one fixed awning
- one holland blind
- one set of vertical blinds
- one set of shutters
- one flywire screen.
Meet the Trainer

Fiona Morris
Founder - Australian Cleaning Academy
Our head trainer, Fiona Morris, has over 20 years experience in the cleaning industry. Not only has she established several successful cleaning businesses, she has trained many future cleaning business owners and upskilled many in the industry.
A qualified trainer and assessor, holding Cert IV TAE/ WHS and Cert III Cleaning Operations.