TRAINING AND CPD BUILDING A SKILLED WORKFORCE


With the right training in place, your team can work more efficiently, embrace best practice, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, says The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc).


Best practice and exacting standards are at the very heart of everything BICSc does, and we believe training and education is an integral way to instil knowledge and help develop superior skills within all cleaning professionals who undertake our ever expanding, extensive suite of training modules and courses. The BICSc mission is to raise awareness and standards for the cleaning industry through education and accredited training. We aim to protect the operative, provide a clean and safe environment, preserve assets, promote sustainability and produce best practice.


At The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), we develop training designed to elevate your staff’s abilities and ensure they work effectively and efficiently to achieve recognised industry standards. Investing in training not only benefits the individuals who take part but also strengthens your organisation through improved quality, consistency, and professionalism.


Training is essential for any business, particularly when it comes to maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. But it also brings you up to speed on industry best practices and reduces the risk of errors, ultimately saving your business both time and money. It also supports improved efficiency and productivity, helping your team stay on target and ensuring tasks are completed to the expected standard within an achievable allocated amount of time.


Why might staff appreciate further training? It opens opportunities for further training because it increases their confidence and gives them a clear understanding of each step involved in their role. This often leads to career development for those who want to continue building their skills through further training. Having clear standards empower your team to perform at the best of their abilities and understand the expectations that you, as the company, needs from them. But one of the biggest benefits is that it makes staff feel valued!


At BICSc we have been working with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to ensure that a selection of our courses are certified. This means that they have been approved via an independent evaluation that the courses meet the quality criteria. By passing this evaluation, candidates who enrol on these courses can take away valuable CPD points while also receiving job-ready skills that support compliance and best practice.


Businesses that invest in CPD training often see the development of a learning culture among their team, leading to increased employee engagement and retention. Staff can invest in their own growth by gaining further


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qualifications that are widely recognised across the industry.


An ever-growing selection of BICSc courses have successfully achieved CPD certification, reflecting our commitment to high standards of training and professional development.


Available on our Virtual Training Suite are:


• Calculating & Costing – This course helps learners to understand budget considerations when costing a potential contract.


• Work Rates & Work Loading – Understand how to calculate the hours required for one clean of a building and what factors need to be considered in these calculations.


• Theory of Cleaning Inspections – Provides an overview of inspection processes through both theory and practical application, helping staff understand how to maintain standards within their daily role.


• Principles of Health & Safety – Equips learners with essential knowledge to ensure they meet UK health and safety compliance through the use of correct documentation methods.


• BICSc Accredited Trainer – Designed to enable candidates to share and cascade BICSc skills training knowledge to allow for independent assessment and certification.


• A cleaning operative’s guide to the NHS Technical Cleaning Audit – Built to provide a cleaning operative with an explanation of the purpose and process of the NHS technical audit.


• An auditor’s guide to the NHS Efficacy and Technical Cleaning Audits – This course provides an auditor with an explanation of the purpose and process of the NHS efficacy and technical audits.


Don’t just take our word that these courses are valuable to your team, read the numerous reviews from those who have undertaken the BICSc CPD Certified courses as to how it benefits the learners.


After taking the ‘Theory of Cleaning Inspections’ course, Martin said it was “an easy-to-understand course that combines everyday terms with the professional inspection standard terms, making it relatable and applicable”.


Johnny found that the ‘The Principles of Health and Safety’ course he was enrolled in was “precise and to the point! Easy to follow, convenient, and anyone can be successful!”


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