CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1-2 – Cleaning
The cleaning industry is essential to maintaining a safe and hygienic society. Through a variety of cleaning and support services, it helps prevent the spread of infection, upholds cleanliness standards in workplaces, and fosters a positive public perception of local communities across both commercial and domestic environments.
EWS offers a range of Cleaning qualifications (Levels 1-2) which can be delivered on the job, or through knowledge based practical training programmes which are classroom based. This provides routes to industry employability programmes and resources to those working within, or retraining to work within, the facilities management sector.
CIWM (WAMITAB) Certificate in Cleaning and Support Service – Level 2
This qualification offers meaningful benefits to the cleaning workforce, serving as a gateway to career advancement and further education. It helps build employee confidence while affirming the value and relevance of their skills.
- Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services – aimed at Commercial and Industrial Cleaning staff with some decision-making functions in roles such as Street Cleaning Operative, Litter Pickers, and Window Cleaning.
This award is also an accepted qualification by CITB for those who are required to hold a CSCS blue card – Skilled Worker.
CIWM (WAMITAB) Award / Certificate in Cleaning Principle – Level 2
This level is ideal for staff who work within the industry, where you wish for them to be recognised for the skills and knowledge they have gained. Some of these qualifications can also attract funding through the Adult Education Budget.
- Level 2 Award in Cleaning Principles – aimed at domestic cleaning roles for commercial and personal properties.
CIWM (WAMITAB) Practical Cleaning Skills – Level 1
These qualifications are ideal for the unemployed, inexperienced staff and those in rehabilitation facilities or for those wishing to gain basic skills and knowledge to gain employment. The qualification suite comprises of 1 mandatory unit, with optional units bolted on to cover areas most domestic and commercial cleaners may entail:
Understanding Cleaning Qualifications
These Cleaning qualifications (Levels 1-2) are designed to support individuals entering or progressing within the cleaning and support services industry, providing practical and relevant skills aligned to workplace requirements.
They cover a wide range of cleaning activities, including specialist areas such as biohazards areas, safe handling of bodily fluids, spillages and hazardous items, and effective methods to dry sweep and damp mop floors, maintain furniture fixture fittings, and buff floor surfaces.
Training, Assessment and Support
As an approved training provider and accredited assessment centre, we provide structured training and assessment services for cleaning qualifications.
Our team of experienced professionals provide guidance throughout the process to ensure learners meet accredited and industry-recognised standards within the facilities management sector.
Support can include:
• Guidance on selecting the most appropriate qualification
• Support with portfolio development and evidence requirements
• Flexible delivery through on premises support or online learning where appropriate
We work with organisations and individuals across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, delivering structured support aligned to operational requirements across both commercial and domestic cleaning environments.
Visit our FAQ page for further details on how these qualifcations are achieved.