Level 2 Award in Hygiene
In the UK over a million people are employed as carers and millions more provide informal care and support for relatives and friends. This CIEH qualification is designed as an introduction to hygiene, ensuring that vulnerable people are not exposed to unnecessary risks.
Who needs this qualification?
Employees who have already received basic health and safety training would benefit from additional focused training in hygiene hazards and controls. This would include carers and others who provide cleaning and support services in a broad range of contexts, such as hospitals, care homes and clients or patients own homes.
Why is this training important?
Following the Department of Health code of practice, everyone involved in care provision needs the adequate training to tackle the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI).
Learning outcomes
- Understand the terminology used in good hygiene practice
- Understand the concepts of hygiene hazards and how the risks can be controlled
- Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
- Recognise the need for high standards of hygiene and the importance of cleaning
Successful candidates will gain exemption from attending part two of the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care.
Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Introduction to hygiene
- Hygiene hazards
- Personal hygiene
- Cleaning
Qualification information
Designed for all employees.
Course duration is half day, plus assessment by multiple choice examination
Level - New Level 2
Certified by CIEH
