Cleaning of surfaces and furniture in buildings and premises (leading to an official qualification)

The course in cleaning surfaces and furniture in buildings and premises is designed for anyone who wants to work professionally in the cleaning sector, gaining key skills for sanitising and maintaining all kinds of spaces. This course leads to the SSC319_1 Certificado de Profesionalidad (official Spanish vocational qualification), in accordance with Royal Decree 1378/2009, ensuring comprehensive, officially recognised training.

During the course you will learn to apply advanced cleaning techniques for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, and to use the right products and machines for each type of surface. It also covers waste management and occupational risk prevention, both essential for working safely and with respect for the environment.

This online course offers flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for anyone who needs to combine study and work, without losing the practical, professional focus the sector demands. It does not include in-person work placements, but its content is designed to give students skills they can put to use in the job market straight away.

The course is aimed at people interested in working in the cleaning and sanitising of buildings and premises, for both public and private organisations, including micro-businesses and the self-employed. It lasts 230 hours in total, is taught entirely online and is free of charge for students.

In short, this course provides the knowledge and skills you need to work professionally in many areas of cleaning, in compliance with current regulations, and opens the door to specialist jobs in the sector.

On completing this course, students will be able to carry out all-round cleaning and maintenance in different types of buildings and premises, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency in their work. To do so, they will learn to:

• Apply basic and advanced cleaning techniques to floors, walls, ceilings and furniture.
• Manage and correctly handle the waste generated during cleaning tasks.
• Use chemical products and specialist machinery safely and efficiently.
• Implement preventive measures to avoid occupational risks in the workplace.
• Clean and disinfect toilets and glazed surfaces following the appropriate protocols.
• Maintain and look after the utensils, tools and equipment used in cleaning work.
• Understand and apply environmental and universal accessibility regulations in a professional setting.

Module I: Cleaning, treatment and maintenance of floors, walls and ceilings in buildings and premises

This module covers basic cleaning techniques, how cleaning processes are carried out and proper waste management, as well as applying occupational risk prevention measures to ensure a safe environment.

Module II: Cleaning the interior furniture of the spaces concerned

You will learn to apply specific products for cleaning furniture, sanitising techniques for toilets, and the processes for treating and managing the waste these activities produce.

Module III: Window and glass cleaning in buildings and premises

This block covers techniques for cleaning glass effectively, using the equipment these surfaces require, and health and safety measures for workers carrying out these tasks.

Module IV: Cleaning techniques and procedures using machinery

It covers the classification and maintenance of cleaning machines, the use and storage of products, specific procedures for machine cleaning, and the selection and care of utensils and tools, always with particular attention to occupational safety.

Training in cleaning surfaces and furniture prepares you to work in the cleaning and sanitising services sector, in both public and private spaces. Job opportunities are varied and adaptable to different settings and company sizes.

• Specialist building cleaning and maintenance operative
• Driver-cleaner for vehicles and premises
• Window cleaner for buildings and premises
• Specialist in cleaning and disinfecting furniture and toilets

Sectors and companies

• Building and premises cleaning and maintenance companies
• Health centres and hospitals
• Industry and manufacturing
• Road, air, sea and river transport
• Public administrations and municipal services