Assessment-Only Pathway
For cleaners with at least three months of experience who are ready to demonstrate existing competency without training.
Attain the same WSQ certification directly through assessment by demonstrating washroom-cleaning knowledge and skills acquired through prior learning and work experience.
For cleaners with at least three months of experience who are ready to demonstrate existing competency without training.
Includes guided instruction, practical learning and assessment for learners who need training before certification.
View this pathway →For cleaners with prior learning and at least three months of cleaning experience.

You must have at least three months of prior cleaning experience.

Suitable if you acquired the required washroom-cleaning knowledge and skills through work or previous learning.

Choose AOP only if you can clean and reinstate washrooms competently without training.

Employers may nominate experienced workers who are ready to demonstrate washroom-cleaning competency.
AOP recognises knowledge and skills acquired through prior learning and work experience. Eligible cleaners can attain the same certification directly through assessment without undergoing training.
Show that you can prepare a washroom, replenish consumables, remove dust and soilage, clean walls, high-contact surfaces and floors, and reinstate the work area using skills you already possess.
Demonstrate the correct preparations for washroom cleaning.
Demonstrate replenishment and cleaning of washroom surfaces and floors.
Demonstrate how to return the washroom to a clean, safe condition.
Monthly basic wage requirements from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 for full-time cleaners working 35 to 44 hours per week.
This certification supports applicable Level 1 frontline cleaning roles.
This certification supports applicable Outdoor / Healthcare Cleaner roles.
Successful candidates receive the same WSQ Statement of Attainment for Perform Basic Cleaning Of Washrooms — Level 1 with Skill Code EVS-CGO-1007-1.1.

SSG Subsidies available for Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents.
Self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25+ can use SFC to pay the remaining fee.
This course is not eligible for WSS Training Allowance.
Absentee Payroll is not available for the Assessment-Only Pathway because no training is conducted.
Use your $10,000 SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses.
Leave your email and our team will contact you about assessment dates and AOP suitability.

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AOP recognises knowledge and skills acquired through prior learning and work experience. It allows eligible cleaners to attain the same certification directly through assessment without undergoing training.
You must have at least three months of prior cleaning experience.
No. This pathway consists of assessment only. If you need instruction or guided practice, choose the Training + Assessment pathway instead.
Yes. Successful candidates receive the same WSQ Statement of Attainment for Perform Basic Cleaning of Washrooms — Level 1 with Skill Code EVS-CGO-1007-1.1.
Assessment consists of practical performance and oral questioning and takes approximately 1.25 hours.
Choose the Training + Assessment pathway if you need guided instruction and practice before assessment.
Yes. Employers may enquire about AOP for experienced workers, including possible on-site arrangements.
The full fee is $125.00 before GST and funding. Including GST, eligible Citizens and PRs aged 21–39 pay $73.75; eligible Citizens aged 40+ pay $48.75; and the qualifying employer-sponsored category pays $48.75. Eligibility and applicable terms must be confirmed before registration.
Adepco is at 39A Jalan Pemimpin, Halcyon Building #04-02D, Singapore 577183, near Marymount MRT. Companies may enquire about on-site arrangements from four participants, subject to course suitability and trainer availability. Contact us with your workers’ roles, preferred location and dates.
Yes. Share your washroom cleaners’ experience, existing certificates, number of learners and preferred dates. Adepco will review suitability and arrangements. Learners need at least three months of cleaning experience; assessment only is suitable when they can already demonstrate the required competencies.
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