| Name | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Certificate III in Cleaning Operations-Online | 01/01/2029 |
Our Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (CPP30321) is designed for individuals who want to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in the cleaning and maintenance industry. This qualification covers a wide range of cleaning tasks across workplaces such as offices, schools, hospitals, aged care facilities, food service areas, and hospitality venues. With pricing from just $650 and flexible payment plans including Afterpay and ZipPay, getting qualified has never been more affordable.
A Certificate III in Cleaning Operations from NCVE prepares you to provide high-quality cleaning services, maintain safety and hygiene standards, and deliver excellent customer service — helping to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming environments for staff, clients, and visitors.
You’ll develop practical skills across a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks including working effectively in business environments, delivering and monitoring customer service, contributing to workplace health and safety, applying infection prevention and control procedures, and maintaining cleaning storage areas. You’ll also gain specialist skills in cleaning carpeted and hard floors, glass surfaces, amenities, high-touch surfaces, rooms and furniture, and food handling areas and equipment.
Every unit in this Certificate III in Cleaning Operations is nationally recognised and aligned with current industry standards, ensuring your skills are relevant and valued by employers across Australia.
This qualification is ideal for individuals seeking to start a career in the commercial cleaning or maintenance industry, existing cleaners who want to formalise their experience with a nationally recognised qualification, and employers wanting to upskill staff in infection control, hygiene, and safe work practices.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to gain formal recognition for your existing skills, this Certificate III in Cleaning Operations gives you a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to steady employment in a growing industry.
This qualification is delivered through a flexible training approach to suit your needs. You can study through face-to-face training in a classroom or workplace environment, blended delivery using virtual Zoom classrooms combined with in-person sessions, or online learning supported by trainer feedback and progress monitoring. All training includes a mix of theory and practical components delivered by qualified trainers. Some qualifications require a work placement component — if this applies, it will be discussed with you before enrolment by our Student Support Team.
With over 25 years of experience delivering nationally recognised training, NCVE is a trusted education provider across Australia. Our Certificate III in Cleaning Operations starts from just $650 with flexible payment options including Afterpay and ZipPay. You’ll receive dedicated learning support and access to experienced trainers with real-world industry experience throughout your studies.
Students must complete 14 units of competency, consisting of 5 core units and 9 elective units.
Core Units:
Elective Units:
For full qualification details, visit training.gov.au.
Graduates may find employment in roles such as Commercial Cleaner, Housekeeper or Room Attendant, Industrial or Office Cleaner, Health Care or Aged Care Cleaning Assistant, and Food Handling Area Cleaner.
If you’re interested in broadening your skills beyond cleaning, consider our Certificate III in Hospitality or Certificate III in Individual Support to open up career opportunities in related industries.
✓ NAME : Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
✓ TYPE : PROGRAM
✓ DURATION : 6 Months
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