This course supports applicable Level 1 frontline cleaning roles.
WSQ LEVEL 1 CLEANER COURSECORE MODULE
Cleaning Of Food Shops
Develop the practical skills to maintain hygiene and cleanliness safely in food-shop environments.
Course TitleCleaning Of Food Shops
- Course Reference
- TGS-2025059081
- TSC Module Code
- EVS-CGO-1002-1.1
- WSQ Competency Code
- CLG-CPR-105E-1
- Module Type
- Core Module
- Course Level
- Level 1
Nett Fee From$113.10incl. GST
Duration1.5 Days (10.00 Hrs)
VenueNear Marymount MRT or On-site
WSS Training AllowanceNot applicable
SFCUse SkillsFuture Credit to pay the remaining fee.
Who Should Attend
For General Cleaners, Indoor Cleaners, Outdoor Cleaners, Healthcare Cleaners, Restroom Cleaners, Table-Top Cleaners and Dishwashers.
New Cleaning Entrants
Build essential food-shop cleaning skills before starting frontline cleaning work.
Existing Cleaning Staff
Suitable for cleaners who have not previously completed this Level 1 Core module.
Frontline Cleaning Roles
Applicable to General, Indoor, Outdoor, Healthcare and Restroom Cleaners, Table-Top Cleaners and Dishwashers.
Food Shops & Cleaning Employers
Equip workers to maintain hygiene and cleanliness safely across food-shop environments.
CORE
MODULE
MODULE
This is a Core Module
This Level 1 Core module develops the practical skills cleaning stewards need to clean food-shop environments safely while supporting PWM training requirements.
Curriculum
Clean Food Shops Safely and Hygienically
Our Goal:
Follow hygiene standards, use PPE and safety signage, clean food-shop areas, replenish supplies, dispose of waste and report work issues.
🦺Follow Safe Cleaning Procedures
Apply industry cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, PPE and safety signage.
🧼Clean and Replenish
Perform basic cleaning tasks and replenish cleaning supplies across food-shop areas.
✅Dispose and Report
Dispose of waste, maintain refuse-holding areas and report work issues appropriately.
Course Outline
Training & Assessment: 9 hours training + 1 hour assessment
Module 1: Cleaning Procedures and Hygiene Standards
- Follow industry cleaning procedures and hygiene standards.
Module 2: PPE and Safety Signage
- Use personal protective equipment and display safety signage to prevent hazards.
Module 3: Clean Food-Shop Areas
- Perform basic cleaning tasks across food-shop work areas.
Module 4: Replenish Cleaning Supplies
- Replenish cleaning supplies to maintain operational readiness.
Module 5: Waste Disposal and Reporting
- Dispose of waste, maintain refuse-holding areas and report work-related issues to supervisors.
Assessment
- Practical exam
- Oral questioning
PWM PROGRESSION
This Course Supports PWM Wage Progression
Monthly basic wage requirements from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 for full-time cleaners working 35 to 44 hours per week.
This course supports applicable Outdoor / Healthcare Cleaner roles.
CERTIFICATION CONFERRED
What You Will Achieve
Successful learners receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment for Cleaning Of Food Shops — Level 1 with Skill Code EVS-CGO-1002-1.1.
Nationally recognised WSQ certification.
TSC Title: Cleaning Of Food Shops
TSC Module Code: EVS-CGO-1002-1.1
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Course Fees & Funding
Funding and final eligibility are subject to prevailing SkillsFuture Singapore terms.
For Individuals
SFC
SkillsFuture Credit
Self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25+ can use SFC to pay the remaining fee.
WSS
TA
TA
Workfare Skills Support
This course is not eligible for WSS Training Allowance.
For Employers
AP
Absentee Payroll
Sponsoring employers can claim Absentee Payroll at $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise (UEN) per calendar year.
SFEC
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit
Use your $10,000 SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses.
The current $10,000 SFEC will expire on 30 November 2026.
Course Schedule & Location
Need another course date? Prefer on-site for your workers?
Leave your email and our team will contact you when another intake is available.
OUR TRAINERS
Learn from Practitioner Experts
Wilkins Chew
Environmental Services hygienist
Freddy Chew
Environmental Services veteran
Robin Tan
Environmental Services veteran
Jeric Lim
Environmental Services trainer
Allan Chong
Environmental Services trainer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn?
You will learn to follow food-shop cleaning and hygiene procedures, use PPE and safety signage, clean work areas, replenish supplies, dispose of waste and report work issues.
Who should attend?
This Level 1 course is applicable to General Cleaners, Indoor Cleaners, Outdoor Cleaners, Healthcare Cleaners, Restroom Cleaners, Table-Top Cleaners and Dishwashers.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment consists of a practical exam and oral questioning.
What are the entry prerequisites?
Learners should have completed job orientation, meet ESS Literacy and Numeracy Level 1 or equivalent, bring a pen and have a smartphone for Singpass attendance.
Is this a Core module for PWM cleaning staff?
Yes. Cleaning Of Food Shops is a Level 1 Core module with TSC code EVS-CGO-1002-1.1.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for this course?
Eligible Singapore Citizens may use available SkillsFuture Credit. Final funding and credit eligibility are subject to prevailing SkillsFuture Singapore terms.
What are the fees for Cleaning Of Food Shops?
The full fee is $290.00 before GST and funding. Including GST, eligible Citizens and PRs aged 21–39 pay $171.10; eligible Citizens aged 40+ pay $113.10; and the qualifying employer-sponsored category pays $113.10. Eligibility and applicable terms must be confirmed before registration.
Where is the course held, and can my company arrange on-site delivery?
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.
Is Cleaning of Food Shops the same as Food Safety Course Level 1?
No. Cleaning of Food Shops covers cleaning work in food-shop environments. Food Safety Course Level 1 covers food handling and hygiene for food handlers. Choose according to the employee’s duties; one course is not a substitute for the other.
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