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Certificate III · national qualification

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

This certificate is for people who clean for a living, in homes, offices, shops, schools and specialist sites.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
Main job
Cleaner
$69,800 median pay
Taught by
13 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Cleaning Operations asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in keeping spaces clean and tidy
  • the ability to work alone and stay on task
  • good communication skills for dealing with clients
  • care and attention when handling chemicals

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Cleaner

    Cleaners keep homes, offices and other buildings clean and hygienic, working through a routine set for each space they visit.

    What else you need

    Complete the qualification and its stated entry and workplace requirements; check employer-specific requirements.

    Median pay$69,800

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 13 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

14 units: 5 that everyone takes and 9 you choose.

  • Choosing cleaning methods
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Working safely on site
  • Customer service basics
  • Storing chemicals and equipment
  • Planning cleaning schedules
See all 5 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This course is for people who clean for a living in homes, offices, shops, schools and specialist sites. It suits someone already working in cleaning who wants their skills recognised, or a new starter coming in through a traineeship. Cleaners may work alone or with supervision, selecting and using cleaning methods and liaising with clients.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification itself. But individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.