REGULAR ApprenticeshipMythbusting


Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council (BCC), busts myths about the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship.


The BCC has recently hosted a series of Zoom information sessions for employers and interested parties about the new Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship.


It was great to see so much interest in the Apprenticeship Standard for the cleaning and hygiene industry, but this is only the start. Over the coming months,


we must raise the profile of the Apprenticeship Standard further and encourage companies to take it up.


The message is clear: if you represent a cleaning and hygiene sector employer interested in developing your workforce as well as accessing funds, then the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to do both and engage lifelong learning.


This means employers can use Apprenticeship Levy payments to fund Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeships for their staff. It will enable industry businesses to invest in their staff, providing employees an opportunity to access a recognised work-related cleaning qualification.


Apprenticeships benefit businesses by:


• Developing a workforce with skills specific to their business.


• Allowing existing employees to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of employees.


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Providing businesses with a motivated and fast- developing workforce.


• Contributing to workforce succession plans.


As well as unlocking millions of pounds a year for staff training in the sector, the apprenticeship will help the sector and staff achieve greater recognition for their vital and skilled work which contributes to the health and wealth of the nation.


The tariff for the Apprenticeship Standard has been confirmed as £5,000 per learner, which is inclusive of all aspects and proportionate to the quantity and quality of the work involved.


Interested employers should contact a training provider to discuss the details. Find providers here.


During the Zoom workshops, a number of questions came up. It’s clear there are some common misunderstandings about the apprenticeship in the wider industry, so I want to take this opportunity to do some mythbusting.


Has the Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship been confirmed?


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I’m delighted to say that the launch day for the Apprenticeship Standard for the whole of the cleaning and hygiene sector has been confirmed as 1 January 2024. You will be able to view the Apprenticeship Standard and End Point Assessment plan in full by searching on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) website. Watch out for details on the BCC website, BCC social media and in the trade press.


Can companies which currently do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy put employees through the Cleaning Hygiene Operative standard?


Yes. Full details of the apprenticeship funding rules are available on the Gov UK website.


Who is eligible to do the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative standard?


Apprentices need to be 16 or over, not in full time education and living in England. This apprenticeship does not apply outside of England.


Is there a minimum number of contracted hours that an operative must work before they are eligible to do the apprenticeship?


No – however, the 12-month minimum duration of each apprenticeship is based on the apprentice working at least 30 hours a week, including any off-the-job training they undertake. If the apprentice works less than 30 hours a week, the duration of the apprenticeship must be extended.


How long will the new standard take to complete?


The duration of the new standard is 12 months and the window for the apprentice to complete their end point assessment is three months.


Do learners need to have any existing qualifications?


There are minimum requirements for functional skills. Maths and English at Level 1 are an essential aspect and a compulsory requirement. If a learner doesn’t already have these qualifications, training providers will be able to support learners to obtain them.


To see the full list of FAQs and for further information, please click here.


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