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Chartership

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners holds a Royal Charter to grant Chartership to professionals demonstrating high ongoing standards in the cleaning industry. To build on your existing skills and knowledge, the following courses are curated to help meet any gaps you may have in your professional development on your journey to becoming a Chartered Environmental Cleaner.

How can The British Institute of Cleaning Science help?

Chartership is based on an assessment of 5 pillars: Knowledge, Practical Skills, Communication, Leadership and Professional Commitment. We recommend the following courses, available through the Virtual Training Suite, to assist you build towards becoming a Chartered Practitioner.

Knowledge

BICSc Cleaning Supervisor's Certificate

The BICSc Cleaning Supervisor’s Certificate is an all round course for anyone who is currently or planning on becoming a Supervisor.

The Theory of Cleaning Inspections

This course has both theory and practical elements to demonstrate the process in cleaning inspections.

The Cleanlogic Trio

These 3 courses will ensure Health and Safety considerations are understood, how infection control should be managed and give an introduction into the science of cleaning.

The BICSc Cleaning and Hygiene Audit App

Aimed at any cleaning or hygiene operation, the BICSc Audit app provides the functionality to audit the processes and paperwork within an organisation, combined with the option to undertake a full visual inspection of the building. A free training course is available for all users.

Practical Skills

Licence to Practice (LTP)

Licence to Practice training covers the essential skills required for anyone who carries out cleaning tasks.

Skills Training

The Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite has over 40 skills to choose from, allowing you to build and tailor your core cleaning competencies; whether you are new to the industry, looking to improve your knowledge or specialise in particular tasks. 

Accredited Trainer

Designed to enable candidates to share and cascade BICSc skills training knowledge. Candidates must hold a valid Licence to Practice and 3 CPSS Skills in order to take this course.

BICSc Cleaning Supervisor's Certificate

The BICSc Cleaning Supervisor’s Certificate is an all round course for anyone who is currently or planning on becoming a Supervisor.

Communication

Accredited Trainer

Designed to enable candidates to share and cascade BICSc skills training knowledge. Candidates must hold a valid Licence to Practice and 3 CPSS Skills in order to take this course.

BICSc Cleaning Supervisor's Certificate

The BICSc Cleaning Supervisor’s Certificate is an all round course for anyone who is currently or planning on becoming a Supervisor.

Leadership

Accredited Trainer

Designed to enable candidates to share and cascade BICSc skills training knowledge. Candidates must hold a valid Licence to Practice and 3 CPSS Skills in order to take this course.

BICSc Cleaning Supervisor's Certificate

The BICSc Cleaning Supervisor’s Certificate is an all round course for anyone who is currently or planning on becoming a Supervisor.

Estimating and Costing Bundle

These courses take you through everything you need to consider when pricing a cleaning contract, from how many hours are needed to complete a clean to a fully detailed price calculation.

Professional Commitment

To learn more…

Visit The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners’ website and see the full details on how to apply for Chartership.

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