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WSQ LEVEL 1 CLEANING COURSECORE MODULE
PWM-Cleaning: Horizontal Surface Maintenance — Cleaning of Hard Floor
Build practical skills to prepare, clean and reinstate hard-floor work areas safely and effectively.
Course TitlePWM-Cleaning: Horizontal Surface Maintenance — Cleaning of Hard Floor
- Course Reference
- TGS-2020513215
- TSC Module Code
- EVS-CGO-1004-1.1
- WSQ Competency Code
- CLG-CPR-101C-1
- Module Type
- Core Module
- Course Level
- Level 1
Nett Fee From$101.40incl. GST
Duration1.5 Days (12.00 Hrs)
VenueNear Marymount MRT or On-site
WSS Training AllowanceReceive $126.00
SFC
$4KUse SFC $4k Mid-Career to offset remaining fees.
$4KUse SFC $4k Mid-Career to offset remaining fees.
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FOR EXPERIENCED CLEANERS
Assessment-Only Pathway
For cleaners with at least three months of experience who are ready to demonstrate existing competency without training.
View this pathway →Who Should Attend
For new and existing cleaning staff who need practical hard-floor cleaning skills.
New Cleaning Entrants
Build foundational skills for people entering cleaning work for the first time.
Existing Cleaning Staff
Suitable for cleaners who have not previously completed this hard-floor cleaning module.
Frontline Cleaning Roles
Relevant to general, indoor, outdoor, healthcare, restroom and other applicable frontline cleaner roles.
Cleaning Companies & Employers
Train staff to carry out hard-floor cleaning work consistently and support workforce development.
CORE
MODULE
MODULE
This is a Core Module
This Level 1 module develops foundational hard-floor cleaning skills for frontline cleaning work and supports Progressive Wage Model training requirements.
Curriculum
Learn Practical Hard Floor Cleaning Skills
Our Goal:
Build the knowledge and hands-on ability to identify hard-floor surfaces, prepare the work area, carry out cleaning and reinstate the area.
🔎Identify Hard Floor Surfaces
Recognise the basics and different types of hard-floor surfaces.
🧰Prepare for Cleaning
Make the necessary preparations before cleaning hard-floor surfaces.
✨Clean and Reinstate
Perform hard-floor cleaning and reinstate the work area after completion.
Course Outline
Training & Assessment: 11 hours training + 1 hour assessment
Module 1: Hard Floor Cleaning Fundamentals
- Understand the basics of cleaning hard-floor surfaces.
Module 2: Types of Hard Floor Surfaces
- Know the different types of hard-floor surfaces.
Module 3: Prepare for Hard Floor Cleaning
- Make the necessary preparations to clean hard floors.
Module 4: Perform Hard Floor Cleaning
- Perform cleaning of hard-floor surfaces.
Module 5: Reinstate the Work Area
- Reinstate the work area after cleaning is completed.
Assessment
- Practical assessment
- 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 Level 1 frontline cleaning roles.
This course supports applicable Outdoor / Healthcare Cleaner roles.
CERTIFICATION CONFERRED
What You Will Achieve
Successful learners receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment conferred by SkillsFuture Singapore for this module.
Nationally recognised WSQ certification.
TSC Title: PWM-Cleaning: Horizontal Surface Maintenance — Cleaning of Hard Floor
TSC Module Code: EVS-CGO-1004-1.1
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Course Fees & Funding
Funding and final eligibility are subject to prevailing SkillsFuture Singapore terms.
For Individuals
SFC
$4K
$4K
SkillsFuture Credit
Self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25+ can use SFC, and those aged 40+ can also use the $4,000 Mid-Career Credit to pay the remaining fee.
WSS
TA
TA
Workfare Skills Support
Eligible self-sponsored lower-wage trainees receive a statutory WSS Training Allowance upon completion.
WSS Support
Check your WSS eligibility with Singpass.
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
Nov
23-242026
Day 1: 9:00am–6:00pm · Day 2: 9:00am–1:00pm
Training LocationAdepco Training Room39A Jalan Pemimpin, Halcyon Building #04-02D, Singapore 577183
Need another course date? Prefer on-site for your workers?
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OUR TRAINERS
Learn from Practitioner Experts
Wilkins Chew
Environmental Services hygienist
Freddy Chew
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Robin Tan
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Jeric Lim
Environmental Services trainer
Allan Chong
Environmental Services trainer
Why Singapore’s Cleaning Industry Trusts Adepco
Since 2016, Adepco has helped cleaning companies support PWM cleaners and supervisors on their path to professional growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn?
You will learn the basics of hard-floor cleaning, identify different floor surfaces, prepare for the work, perform cleaning and reinstate the work area.
Who should attend?
This Level 1 course is for new or existing frontline cleaning staff who need practical hard-floor cleaning skills, including applicable general, indoor, outdoor, healthcare, restroom and related cleaning roles.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment consists of a practical assessment 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. Horizontal Surface Maintenance - Cleaning of Hard Floor is a Level 1 Core module with TSC code EVS-CGO-1004-1.1.
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 Horizontal Surface Maintenance?
The full fee is $260.00 before GST and funding. Including GST, eligible Citizens and PRs aged 21–39 pay $153.40; eligible Citizens aged 40+ pay $101.40; and the qualifying employer-sponsored category pays $101.40. 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.
Can Hard Floor Cleaning replace a WSH module for licence renewal?
No. Horizontal Surface Maintenance is a Core module, while WSH is a separate module. For the current workforce requirement, Class 2 needs one WSH plus one suitable Core module; Class 1 needs one WSH plus two suitable Core modules. Select endorsed modules for each worker’s actual PWM job role.
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