Overview
Building Service Workers protect public health and safety in various establishments including schools, grocery stores, malls, office buildings, and medical centers. This comprehensive training provides the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to enter the building service worker industry.
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What you will learn
- Operation of residential and commercial cleaning equipment
- Safe handling of cleaning agents
- Cleaning techniques to clean carpets, floors, windows and washrooms
- Cleaning and sanitizing in a health care environment
- The factors involved in operating a contract cleaning business
- Elements of the building service industry and concepts of sanitation and cleaning
- Handling microorganisms
- Using personal protective equipment
- Fire prevention
What to expect
- One week, in person, off-site practicum
- Online classes
- Learning handouts
- Final exam
- Wearing uniforms and/or personal safety clothing or equipment, including closed-toe shoes.
- Travel to practicum sites
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification
Fees and other costs
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $810 | |
| College initiative | $17 | |
| Campus resource | $6 | |
| Total | $833 |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.