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A Commercial Cleaner provides a range of cleaning services to businesses, private homes and other settings such as schools or offices. Your work will depend on the needs of individual clients but might involve vacuuming and mopping floors, wiping down surface areas and taking rubbish away. You might specialise in a particular type of cleaning such as carpet cleaning or hygiene work in medical facilities.
Commercial Cleaners should be organised and be able to manage their time well. You may need to prioritise your tasks and keep to a schedule. Commercial Cleaners should have strong customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team. Attention to detail is very important in this role.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Commercial Cleaner.
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Become a commercial cleaner with the CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to properly clean and sanitise commercial premises for clients using the latest equipment, techniques, and infection controls. You’ll learn how to use chemicals safely and maintain cleaning stores, while gaining specialist skills in any of the following areas: interior and exterior cleaning, residential and accommodation services, manufacturing and food processing, operations and safety. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Commercial Cleaner generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced a slight increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Commercial Cleaner. Commercial Cleaners may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Cleaning is an excellent qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Commercial Cleaner. This course explores a range of topics including cleaning carpets, hard floors, furniture and glass surfaces. You’ll look at chemical safety, maintaining stores and using cleaning equipment. A Certificate III in Cleaning Operations may also be suitable.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cleaning. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cleaning
Cleaner
$865 weekly pay
Commercial Cleaner
$960 weekly pay
Dry Cleaner
Housekeeper
Laundry Worker
Cleaning Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Executive Housekeeper
Learn more about Commercial Cleaner courses in your area.