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WSQ LEVEL 3 SUPERVISOR COURSEMANDATORY FOR LICENCE

PWM-Cleaning: Customer Management - Supervise Service Operations for Supervisor and Licensee

A course for cleaning supervisors and new cleaning business licence applicants. Build practical skills to plan work, lead teams and manage customer expectations.

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Course TitlePWM-Cleaning: Customer Management - Supervise Service Operations for Supervisor and Licensee
Course Reference
TGS-2024042505
TSC Module Code
EVS-CFC-3005-1.1
WSQ Competency Code
CLG-SS-301C-1
Module Type
Core Module
Course Level
Level 3
Nett Fee From$156.00incl. GST
Duration2 Days (15.25 Hrs)
VenueNear Marymount MRT
WSS Training AllowanceReceive $160.13
SFC
$4K
Use SFC $4k Mid-Career to offset remaining fees.

Who Should Attend

Aligned with NEA licensing regulations and Progressive Wage Model updates.

Existing Cleaning Workforce

Existing Cleaning Workforce

Upskill to meet mandatory PWM Job Level requirements and transition into supervisory roles.

Aspiring Cleaning Supervisors

Aspiring Cleaning Supervisors

Gain the practical team-leading, workflow planning, and client management skills needed for career progression.

Cleaning Companies & Employers

Cleaning Companies & Employers

Train your workforce with WSQ courses aligned to NEA requirements. We support company-sponsored training, supervisor development, and flexible on-site delivery.

New License Applicants

New License Applicants

Required course to apply for a new cleaning business licence. NEA accepts Level 3 Customer Management + Level 3 Effectiveness Management. Good news—we offer both.

CORE
MODULE

This is a Core Module

For current cleaning-workforce training requirements, cleaning businesses must ensure each applicable cleaner completes at least one WSH module and one Core module. Class 1 businesses require at least two Core modules.

NEA training requirements ↗
Curriculum

Learn Practical Skills

Our Goal:

To give site leaders the practical skills and confidence to run daily site operations, solve on-the-job problems, and keep clients happy.

📋Plan Daily Site Work

Translate SLAs into daily schedules.

👥Lead Your Team & Solve Problems

Manage cleaners and site emergencies.

💬Handle Feedback & Improve Standards

Evaluate quality and communicate with clients.

Course Outline

Day 1: Customer Requirements & Operational Planning (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Module 1: Identifying Customer Requirements
  • Learn who your "internal" (your cleaning team and bosses) and "external" (the client and building tenants) customers are.
  • Figure out exactly what clients expect on a daily basis for different areas of your site.
  • Spot and clarify unwritten expectations to prevent misunderstandings before they turn into complaints.
Module 2: SLA & Work Planning
  • Understand what client contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) mean in simple, everyday terms.
  • Create step-by-step daily and weekly work schedules based on what the contract requires.
  • Allocate the right number of cleaners and machines to the right areas so no tasks are missed.
Module 3: Workflows & Team Instructions
  • Set up clear, easy-to-follow daily cleaning routines for different site shifts.
  • Learn how to give work instructions clearly and respectfully to multi-skilled cleaners and machine operators.
  • Guide your team on how to manage their time efficiently on-site so they don't feel rushed.
Day 2: Quality Assurance, Feedback & Assessment (9:00 AM – 5:20 PM)
Module 4: Managing Site Risks (Contingency Planning)
  • Learn what to do immediately when cleaners don't show up (handling manpower shortages).
  • Create quick backup plans for unexpected equipment breakdowns.
  • Keep site cleaning operations running safely and smoothly even during sudden emergencies.
Module 5: Quality Reviews & Customer Feedback
  • Walk your site to check cleaning quality and catch mistakes before your client does.
  • Learn how to talk to clients calmly, professionally, and confidently when they have feedback.
  • Turn customer feedback and complaints into quick, practical site improvements.
Module 6: Practical Assessment (1.25 Hours)
  • Case Study: Read a realistic cleaning site scenario and write down how you would solve common operational problems.
  • Role Play: Demonstrate how you would communicate clearly and respectfully with clients and cleaners in real-life situations.
  • Oral Questioning: Walk through your on-the-ground decisions in a brief, 1-on-1 conversation with your trainer.
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.

General Cleaner$2,080
Outdoor / Healthcare Cleaner$2,495
Multi-Skilled Cleaner / Machine Operator$2,700
Cleaning Supervisor$2,870

This course is recognised for the Cleaning Supervisor role.

Source: MOM Progressive Wage Model for the cleaning sector.

Cleaning Business Licence

Take This Course Before Applying For Licence

For new applicants, NEA requires at least one employee to fulfil one of the following routes.

A

Experience route: Has no less than 2 years of practical experience in supervising cleaning work.

OR
B

TSC route: Has attended both prescribed modules:

  1. Level 3 Customer Management [EVS-CFC-3005-1.1] — this courseFormerly mapped to Supervise Service Operations [CLG-SS-301C-1]
  2. Level 3 Effectiveness Management [EVS-PDV-3002-1.1]Formerly mapped to Demonstrate and Apply Understanding of Cleaning Methods and Processes [CLG-SS-304C-1]

Source: NEA Cleaning Business Licence requirements.

Certification Conferred

What You Will Achieve

Successful learners receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) conferred by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for this module.

Nationally recognised WSQ certification. TSC Title: Customer Management TSC Module Code: EVS-CFC-3005-1.1
Certificate Preview
Customer Management — Cleaning Supervisor Level 3 WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) sample

Course Fee & Subsidy

SSG Subsidies available for Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents.

Trainee CategoryFull Fee (Excl. GST)Full Fee (Incl. 9% GST)Nett Fee (Excl. GST)Nett Fee (Incl. 9% GST)
Full Course Fee (Original)For Citizens & PRs (Aged <20), & Foreigners$400.00$436.00$400.00
$436.00
Citizens & PRs (Aged 21–39)$400.00$436.00$200.00
Use SFC$236.00
Citizens (Aged 40+)$400.00$436.00$120.00
Use $4k SFC$156.00
SME-sponsored Citizens & PRs with CPF, & LTVP+$400.00$436.00$120.00
$156.00

For Individuals

SFC
$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

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

Oct
30-312026
Day 1: 9:00am–6:00pm · Day 2: 9:00am–5:20pm
Training LocationAdepco Training Room39A Jalan Pemimpin, Halcyon Building #04-02D, Singapore 577183
Nov
17-182026
Day 1: 9:00am–6:00pm · Day 2: 9:00am–5:20pm
Training LocationAdepco Training Room39A Jalan Pemimpin, Halcyon Building #04-02D, Singapore 577183

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Our Trainers

Learn from Practitioner Experts

Wilkins Chew, Environmental Services trainer

Wilkins Chew

Environmental Services hygienist

Freddy Chew, Environmental Services trainer

Freddy Chew

Environmental Services veteran

Robin Tan, Environmental Services trainer

Robin Tan

Environmental Services veteran

Jeric Lim, Environmental Services trainer

Jeric Lim

Environmental Services trainer

Allan Chong, trainer

Allan Chong

Environmental Services trainer

Google Reviews for This Course

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yew heng Goh

Good 👍. Attended customer management - supervise service operations to improvement and support from my company.

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AungNaing Oo

Excellent environment and very helpful supervisory training.

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Mahi

Today attend SSO L3 class. Good trainer and learnt many for my customers management

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Amy ROSLINDA

I'm attend a sso L3 course. ❤️❤️❤️ The course n trainer is really nice n very give a good training.

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izadqalisha Izad

attend SSO L3, Customer managment and site surveince

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Hải Nguyễn

Attended class for SSO L3, hàndling staffs and customer

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Mohd Aslam

Attended the supervisor SSO course. Learnt various skills to apply qt workplace like communication. And handle customers. Wilkins guide us well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course mandatory for a new Cleaning Business Licence?

This course forms one of the two modules in NEA's TSC route for new Class 2 and 3 licence applicants. The other is Level 3 Effectiveness Management (EVS-PDV-3002-1.1). NEA also lists alternative qualifying routes, including the prescribed EC WSQ pair or at least 2 years of practical supervisory experience.

What are the entry prerequisites?

Learners must possess ESS Literacy Level 3, ESS Numeracy Level 3, have completed basic workplace orientation, and bring a smartphone to scan the Singpass QR code for attendance.

Can I use my SkillsFuture Credit for this course?

Yes, self-sponsored Singaporeans can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining nett course fee after SSG subsidies.

What are the fees for Customer Management — Cleaning Supervisor Level 3?

The full fee is $400.00 before GST and funding. Including GST, eligible Citizens and PRs aged 21–39 pay $236.00; eligible Citizens aged 40+ pay $156.00; and the qualifying employer-sponsored category pays $156.00. 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 Supervise Service Operations the same as Level 3 Customer Management?

Adepco’s course is PWM-Cleaning: Customer Management – Supervise Service Operations for Supervisor and Licensee, Level 3. Its TSC code is EVS-CFC-3005-1.1 and equivalent WSQ competency code is CLG-SS-301C-1. For the prescribed new-licence TSC training route, it is paired with Effectiveness Management.

View Effectiveness Management
What are WSQ PWM Cleaning Supervisor courses?

These WSQ courses develop practical competencies for Cleaning Supervisor roles, including workplace safety, supervising service operations, cleaning chemical handling and operational effectiveness.

Who should take these Cleaning Supervisor courses?

The courses are suitable for cleaners preparing for supervisory roles, team leaders, existing supervisors, cleaning companies sponsoring employees and new cleaning business licence applicants.

Do I need to complete all four supervisor courses?

Not necessarily. The courses you require depend on your current WSQ qualifications, job role, employer requirements and learning objectives. Adepco can review your records and recommend the appropriate pathway.

Which Cleaning Supervisor course should I start with?

The appropriate starting course depends on your current role and existing certificates. Contact Adepco with your training history and we will advise which course is suitable to take first.

Are these recognised WSQ cleaning courses in Singapore?

Yes. These are Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications courses delivered by Adepco Consultants, an SSG-approved Grade 1 Registered Training Provider.

Will I receive a WSQ cleaning certificate?

Learners who successfully complete the required training and assessment will receive a digital WSQ Statement of Attainment for the course.

Is course fee funding available?

Course fee funding may be available to eligible Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and employer-sponsored learners. The final nett fee depends on the course and the learner's eligibility profile.

Are these courses relevant to PWM Cleaning Supervisor roles?

The courses develop competencies relevant to Cleaning Supervisor roles under the Progressive Wage Model. The training required for an individual depends on the assigned job role and prevailing PWM requirements.

Can a cleaning company register several workers for training?

Yes. Cleaning companies may sponsor individual employees or arrange training for a group of workers. Contact Adepco to discuss suitable courses, schedules and on-site training options.

I want to start a cleaning company. Do I need to attend training?

For the TSC training route to a new Cleaning Business Licence, complete Level 3 Customer Management [EVS-CFC-3005-1.1] and Level 3 Effectiveness Management [EVS-PDV-3002-1.1]. NEA also recognises prescribed alternative qualifying routes. 若选择 TSC 培训资格途径申请新的清洁业务执照,须完成三级客户管理及三级成效管理课程。

What language are the courses conducted in?

The courses are conducted in English. Where applicable, our experienced trainers may use a mixture of Chinese, Hokkien and Malay to help convey key points.

Is full attendance required?

A minimum of 75% attendance is required. Singpass e-Attendance is recorded as evidence of attendance.

Is a laptop needed for the course?

No. Courseware is provided. A smartphone with the Singpass App is required for e-Attendance and related course processes.

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