BICSc Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate

The BICS Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate (COPC) is awarded and moderated by the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and is nationally recognised within the Cleaning Industry. The course is for the qualification of cleaning operators.

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About BICSc
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) is the largest independent professional and educational body within the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1961, its mission is 'the raising of status and standards of the cleaning industry, through education'.

The Course
This course is aimed at and designed for hospitality and cleaning operatives. It is delivered in the workplace, over 18 hours according to the agreed tasks and company requirements.

All learners will be trained to the BICSc standards by our qualified BICSc Assessors. After training, learners will undertake a practical assessment on each of the 10 chosen tasks. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally recognised BICSc qualification.


Tasks Offered:

  • AA1 Chemical Competence
  • AA2 Machines: safe use & care
  • AA3 Storage of equipment
  • A1 Mop sweeping
  • A2 Single solution mopping
  • A3 Two solution mopping
  • A4 Buffing
  • A5 Spray cleaning
  • A6 Machine scrubbing
  • A7 Strip, dry & reapply emulsion polish
  • A15 Cleaning of stairs, landings, balustrades & handrails
  • B1 Suction cleaning
  • B2 Spray extraction
  • B4A Wet shampooing
  • C2 Wall washing
  • C3 Window cleaning
  • C5 Graffiti removal
  • D1 Dust, damp wipe, wash, polish application
  • D2 Upholstery shampooing
  • D3 Cleaning toilets, wash hand basins, urinals, washroom furniture
  • D4 Cleaning baths, showers,bidets, washroom furniture
  • E4 Lift cleaning
  • F1 Litter picking
  • F2 Waste clearance
  • F4 Body fluids, spillages and contaminated items