If you’re looking to gain a competitive edge in the hospitality industry with essential skills in housekeeping, this online course is perfect for you.
The Certificate of Housekeeping – Hospitality is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide housekeeping services to guests, including preparing and cleaning rooms and essential customer service skills. Keeping you up to date with hospitality training in Australia.
In this online housekeeping and hospitality course, you will gain the skills required to thrive in a customer focused, fast-paced environment, opening a world of opportunities in housekeeping and guest services.
On completion of this online housekeeping course you will be equipped with basic housekeeping knowledge and entry-level skills to apply for roles within housekeeping and accommodation cleaning departments.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Interact with customers
- Greet and service customers
- Customer service
- Customer requirements
- Restaurant / dining
- Functions and events
- Telephone greetings
- Reservations
- Communication
- Personal presentation
- Teamwork
- Service delivery
- Service limitations
- Service issues
- Hospitality problems
- Customer feedback
- Maintenance reports
- Staff training
Unit 2 - Use hygienic practices for hospitality service
- Personal hygiene
- Cleanliness practices
- Personal cleanliness
- Cross-contamination
- Service hygiene standards
- Workplace hazards
- Organisational procedures
- Hand hygiene
- Hand washing facilities
- Hygiene hazards
- Food safety plans
Unit 3 - Provide housekeeping services to guests
- Guest requests
- Hotel information
- Responding to guest requests
- Guest complaints
- Ongoing required actions
- Setting up equipment
- Information and advice
- Room and housekeeping equipment
- Report equipment malfunctions
- Organise collection and/or replacement
Unit 4 - Prepare rooms for guests
- Room servicing
- Room status report
- Hygiene procedures
- Equipment preparation
- Trolley supplies
- Manual handling
- Room safety and security
- Replace damaged or stained linen
- Bed making procedures
- Cleaning rooms
- Cleaning agents
- Personal protective equipment
- Eco-friendly cleaning
- Identify pests
- Resetting rooms
- Replenishing supplies
- Rooms checks
- Maintenance requests
- Room set-up and cleanliness
- Waste disposal
Unit 5 - Clean premises and equipment
- Cleaning equipment and materials
- Cleaning agents
- General cleaning
- Clean wet and dry areas
- Scheduled cleaning
- Cleaning agents / chemicals
- Safety equipment
- Mops, buckets and dusters
- Environmental impacts
- Eco-friendly cleaning
- Waste disposal
- Chemical disposal
- Cleaning equipment
- Hygiene procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Reporting faults
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I enjoyed the course. Learnt alot about Housekeeping work and will definitely recommend Australian Online Courses to others.
C. Battley, Norville, QLD | Certificate of Housekeeping – Hospitality
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 75 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $250.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Housekeeping Assistant
- Hotel Services Assistant
- Site Cleaners
- Housekeeping Room Attendant
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