For cleaners
Online cleaning course: infection control for cleaners
A practical online course on the part of cleaning that protects people: removing germs, not just dirt. Study free on your phone, then get a certificate employers can verify.
- Free to study
- Certificate same day
- Examples for your work
- Verifiable certificate ID
Free to study · About 30 minutes · Certificate A$39 after you pass
Where the infection risks are
- Cross-contamination from cloths, mops and gloves
- Disinfectants wiped off before their contact time
- Body fluid spills, sharps and contaminated waste
- Outbreaks of gastro and respiratory illness
The habits that matter most
- Clean first, then disinfect where the procedure requires it
- Work clean to dirty and high to low
- Use colour coding and fresh cloths for each area
- Use the spill kit and PPE for body fluids
- Wash and dry equipment properly at the end of the shift
Rules and expectations
This is an infection control awareness course for cleaners, not a full cleaning qualification. Nationally recognised cleaning qualifications, such as the Certificate III in Cleaning Operations, are delivered by registered training organisations. Many employers and contracts ask cleaners for infection control training specifically, which is what this course covers.
What the course covers
Eight core modules — how infections spread, hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, blood and body fluid spills, waste, linen and sharps, and precautions and outbreaks — plus a module written for your sector. Then a 20-question assessment and your certificate.
Questions
Is this a Certificate III in Cleaning?+
No. It is a non-accredited infection control awareness course for cleaners. It does not replace a nationally recognised cleaning qualification.
Will it help me get a cleaning job?+
Many cleaning roles in aged care, healthcare, schools and hotels ask about infection control. A certificate with a verifiable ID shows you already know the basics.
Is this an accredited course?+
No. It is a non-accredited infection control awareness course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification and is not HLTINF006 or any other unit of competency. If a licence, job advertisement or employer asks for a specific unit of competency, check before buying.
Get your certificate today
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