This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the Building Service Worker field, including health and safety practices, cleaning procedures, tools and equipment, and anti-contagion practices.
You will also learn about enhanced cleaning techniques and best practices to help prevent or reduce the impact of contagions, such as COVID-19. Concepts will be taught through a combination of direct instruction, video demonstrations, self-directed reading, classroom discussion, and activities/assignments.
The Building Service Worker Foundations course is suitable for those who want to work in the cleaning and maintaining of commercial, institutional, or residential buildings. This course was developed with employer insights from the public and private sector, and will prepare the student for entry-level work as a custodian.
This course is currently being delivered online, so please be prepared to attend your classes with the following:
• A computer with a microphone and webcam (recommended)
• A stable and high-speed internet connection
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Maintaining safe work environment
Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
Planning and organizing work
Using communication techniques
Demonstrating service industry professionalism
Using hand and power tools and equipment
Organizing and maintaining custodial cleaning closet
Selecting and using appropriate cleaning cloths
Performing dry and wet cleaning procedures
Using pH scale, disinfectants, and green cleaning principles
Cleaning carpet, hard floors, glass, stairways, walls and/or ceilings
Cleaning food preparation areas and wash/restrooms
How microorganisms cause infection in humans
Identifying and applying levels of infection control
Performing personal infection control practices
Applying safe practices to avoid contamination and spread of hantavirus
Performing cleaning/sanitation and disinfection practices to avoid contamination and spread of bacteria and viruses in a public setting
Maintaining a healthy work environment
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.