Building cleaning: Training, further training, courses, information, schools at a glance
Building cleaning - so that everything stays clean
Questions and answers
What continuing education, further training can I do in commercial cleaning?
Building cleaners have access to a wide range of further training courses, which they can attend at vocational colleges, technical colleges or associations, for example on topics such as pest control, chemicals or façade cleaning. After basic training in commercial cleaning, a Federal Professional Examination (FPE) in commercial cleaning with a federal certificate is also possible as federally recognized continuing education, further training. At Colleges of Higher Education (CHE), it is also possible to complete a "Dipl. Betriebsleiter/in in Facility Management CHE" course.
What qualification can you obtain in commercial cleaning?
After completing their basic training in commercial cleaning, apprentices receive the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training "Commercial Cleaner Federal VET Diploma" or "Commercial Cleaner Federal VET Diploma".
What subjects are taught in the commercial cleaning apprenticeship?
Job-related subjects during training in commercial cleaning include care, cleaning, value retention, health protection, hygiene, environmental protection and occupational safety.
How many years does training in commercial cleaning take?
Basic training in commercial cleaning takes three years to complete. Adults who wish to catch up on the Federal VET Diploma can attend an extra-occupational catch-up course within two years.
How often do you have to go to vocational school for an apprenticeship in commercial cleaning?
The apprentices attend vocational school one day a week. On the remaining four working days, they take part in practical training in a cleaning company. Adults who are preparing for the Federal VET Diploma qualification procedure only attend classes. This consists of one afternoon of specialist lessons and general education lessons (ABU) one evening a week.
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