covid-19: microbial cleaning for cleaners...lp apply basic microbial cleaning principles in times of...

This course:

• Is facilitated by an accredited ISSA: The Worldwide Cleaning

Industry Association facilitator

• You can choose between online or face-to-face delivery

• Allows customised delivery timeframes to suit your

organisational requirements

• Is SAQA Unit Standard 110471 aligned “Apply basic micro-

biological principles in cleaning “ 5 Credits - NQF Level 2.

Are you ready for your staff to return to a safe,sanitised work environment?

Train your staff in International Pandemic CleaningProtocols today!

COVID-19: Microbial Cleaning for Cleaners

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This programme assists individuals, institutions, companies, and

governments to assess their preparedness to respond and

recover in critical biohazardous events. It also provides education

and training with an emphasis on microbial containment and

psychological certainty.

APPLY BASIC MICROBIAL CLEANING PRINCIPLES IN TIMES OF THECOVID-19 PANDEMIC

• GBAC (Global Bio-risk Advisory Council) protocol for responseand remediation

• Understanding COVID-19 and allaying fears

• Understanding the language and terminology associated withthe pandemic

• Establishing control measures including:• Hand Hygiene protocols

• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), chemicalsand equipment

• Cleaning methods and procedures

• Reaction and remediation procedures

PROGRAMME FOCUS

TARGET GROUP

The scope of this unit standard is for any person who works in

pharmaceutical, food and beverage manufacturing, retail,

laboratories, food service establishments, hospitals and

medical facilities or any facility where the control of micro-

organisms is required.

Delegates must have a speaking and listening ability equal to an

ABET Level 1 Com 101 standard or any other communication

skills that will enable them to gain the knowledge and skills

required by this unit standard.

It is suitable for delegates who already work as cleaning staff

or will be involved in or working within high-risk cleaning

services to effectively sanitise work environments.


Virtual Course Delivery

• Online facilitator led

webinars with digital

course content through

the L&D Connect

Platform

• Online coaching and

assistance with course

completion and practical

video content

• Digital Certification

The programme allows for customised delivery timeframes to suit your organisational requirements.

Choose between Classroom Delivery* or Digital Delivery.*Applicable where the organisation is Registered as an Essential Service

Classroom-based Learning

• Facilitator led practical

workshops using

accredited content

• Face-to Face coaching &

mentoring with practical

workplace experiential

learning using

equipment

• Theoretical Assessment

& Portfolio completion

where required

DELIVERY


• The GBAC protocol for response and remediation• What is COVID-19?• What are the symptoms?• What are the prevention measures?• How does it spread?• Are cleaners more at risk?• Social Distancing• Understanding micro-organisms and where they exist• Definitions• Micro-organisms• What can I do to limit the growth of bacteria and spread of germs?• Establishing control methods• Hand hygiene• Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces• Supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for cleaning• Chemical selection and dilution• Preparation in order to disinfect surfaces• Electronics• Linens, clothing, and other items that go in the laundry• Colour coded wiping system (clean above floor)• Recommendations for general cleaning methods• Recommendations for cleaning toilets • General hard floor cleaning principles• End of shift procedures• Cleaning and disinfecting cleaning equipment• Reaction and remediation considerations• Staff compliment• Scheduling• Ordering sufficient chemicals, equipment and PPE• Indoor air quality and COVID-19• Government Directives

CONTENT


LP

APPLY BASIC MICROBIAL CLEANING

PRINCIPLES IN TIMES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

SAQA ID: 110471 Training Days: Tailored to requirements E-Learning Days: Tailored to requirements

LP: N/A Assessment Days: If required Workplace Experience: N/A

NQF Level: 2 Total Contact Hours: 4 Self-study Days: N/A

Credits: 5 Accreditation Body: ISSA

Qualification Description:

This programme assists individuals, institutions, companies, and governments to assess their preparedness to respond and recover in critical biohazardous events. It also provides education and training with an emphasis on microbial containment and psychological surety. The programme focusses on:

• GBAC (Global Bio-risk Advisory Council) protocol for response and remediation • Understanding COVID-19 and allaying fears • Understanding the language and terminology associated with the pandemic • Establishing control measures including:

o Hand Hygiene and protocol o Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), chemicals and equipment o Cleaning methods and procedures:

▪ Preparing to clean and disinfect environmental surfaces ▪ Cleaning floors, carpets and above the floor surfaces ▪ End of shift procedures ▪ Curtailing the spread of the virus in your facility and using social distancing ▪ Reaction and remediation procedures

Programme Structure:

Virtual Course Delivery or Classroom-based Interactive Learning Practical Workplace Learning (Face-to-Face) Coaching & Mentoring Theoretical Assessment

Qualification Purpose:

Capacitate delegates who already work as cleaning staff or will be involved in or working within a high-risk cleaning services environment, to effectively sanitise work environments. It will accredit delegates to be able to control the unwanted spread of micro-organisms and identify the microbiological sensitive areas in the workplace.

Qualification Target Group:

The scope of this unit standard is for any person who works in pharmaceutical, food and beverage manufacturing, retail, laboratories, food service establishments, hospitals and medical facilities or any facility where the control of micro-organisms is required. It is suitable for delegates who already work as cleaning staff or will be involved in or working within high-risk cleaning services environments to effectively sanitise work environments.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Delegates must have a speaking and listening ability equal to an ABET Level 1 Com 101 standard and/or any other communication skills that will enable him/her to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard.

Workplace Requirements:

Access to environments for cleaning Access to equipment (PPE and sanitisation products and materials) Access to a computer with data (Virtual Delivery) An allocated workplace supervisor

Qualification Outcomes:

On completion of this qualification the delegate would be able to: • Control the unwanted spread of micro-organisms. • Identify the microbiological sensitive areas in the workplace. • Assess preparedness and respond with an emphasis on microbial containment and

psychological surety.

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