This introductory carpet cleaning course covers the carpet cleaning tasks involved in routine or regular maintenance of carpeted floors; and in particular vacuuming and simple stain removal. It requires the ability to assess the extent of cleaning required to meet client requirements. Selecting the appropriate equipment, chemicals and methods is essential to performing the task safely and efficiently.
This course includes six (6) sections:
Section 1 – Carpet construction and fibres
Section 2 – Identify soils and condition of carpet
Section 3 – Equipment selection – vacuum cleaners
Section 4 – Safe and efficient vacuuming techniques
Section 5 – Stain Removal
Section 6 – Restore work, clean and store equipment
This course covers knowledge content for the following competency unit(s):
CPPCLO3006 Clean carpets
CPPCLO3007 Remove carpet stains
*Completing this non-accredited course can be used to support Recognition of Prior Learning in the listed competency unit(s).
