Licence to Practice Licence to Practice training covers the essential skills required for anyone who carries out cleaning tasks
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Be Safe, Be Competent, Be Professional Licence to Practice training covers the essential skills required for anyone who carries out cleaning tasks. Candidates must complete the LTP to understand the reasons and practicalities of safe working before progressing onto further skills training within the Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite. Candidates will learn key information around health and safety and best practice methodologies.
Licence to Practice covers the following:
Chemical competence Chemical Competence will ensure operatives have an understanding relating to the correct use and dilution of chemicals. Training benefits: A reduction of work related accidents regarding chemical use and the potential to lower chemical usage resulting in increased cost efficiency.
Storage of equipment and materials Storage of equipment and materials will teach operatives best practice on keeping storage areas clean and safe. Training benefits: A reduction in accidents with storage areas easier to access and less odours from storing dirty materials (mop heads, cloths etc.)
Safe assembly and care of equipment Safe assembly and care of equipment will help operatives understand the importance of checking and assembling equipment and how to take care of equipment. Training benefits: Creates a safe working environment, a reduction of accidents and cost savings with equipment lasting longer.
Assessment Upon completion of LTP candidates must complete a practical assessment lasting a minimum of 30 minutes. On successful completion of the assessment, candidates will receive a skills card listing Licence to Practice.
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Training Delivery Options
Online Training (2 Hours) •
Learn online through an in-depth and fully comprehensive presentation, followed by a virtual demonstration. Candidate assessments will take place on a different day remotely via Microsoft Teams/ WhatsApp. Please allow a maximum of 2 hours for the assessment. See page 6 for the online assessment criteria.
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Online Training Cost •
£100 inclusive of VAT, includes a skills card listing Licence to Practice and postage.
Face to Face Training (6 Hours) •
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At the BBS Training Suite in Northampton, with one of our Training Specialists through a digital presentation and demonstration followed by candidate assessment. We can come to you, please contact us for further details *minimum number of candidates apply.
Face to Face Training Cost •
£175 + VAT for non-members includes a skills card listing Licence to Practice and postage.
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£150 + VAT for Members includes a skills card listing Licence to Practice and postage.
Useful Information •
The Licence to Practice is valid for three years.
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Upon successful completion of the LTP you will receive a years free PBICSc Membership to the Institute.
Licence to Practice Renewals •
After three years you will need to be reassessed to renew your LTP.
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How can I renew? »
Online - Via MicrosoftTeams/WhatsApp
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Face to Face - At the BBS Training Suite, Northampton.
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LTP renewal cost - £50 inclusive of VAT, includes a skills card listing Licence to Practice and postage.
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Please allow a maximum of 2 hours for the assessment. See page 6 for the online assessment criteria.
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Online Assessment Criteria Objective •
To carry out formal assessment utilising online platforms and a camera connected to the internet relaying live pictures to assess the requirements for a candidates Licence to Practice.
Requirements Candidates should undertake their Licence to Practice assessment in the workplace using the cleaning cupboard or facilities they normally operate from. If undertaking their assessment in the workplace is not possible, then an area can be prepared for their assessment. BICSc expects the area to which assessment will be staged is suitable, and the following criteria must be met before the assessment can be undertaken and will be checked by the Online Assessor on the day of assessment. •
Access to a secure store for cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials
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Adequate lighting
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Access to running water
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An appropriate sink for safe disposal of waste solution (sink drains to foul)
Please note assessment using sinks that handle food and crockery, e.g. domestic kitchens or sinks situated in washrooms and toilets will not be acceptable for the Licence to Practice assessment. The storage area should be set out in accordance with BICSc colour-coding policy avoiding cross-contamination. Note - Should your Online Assessor feel this requirement is not met then your assessment will not be able to take place. If you do not have access to an appropriate area, then your LTP can also be assessed at the BBS Training Suite in Northampton.
Essential Equipment The following equipment must be available as a minimum: •
Warning signs
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Appropriate PPE specified in risk and COSHH assessment
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Paper or hand towel for drying hands
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Dilution chart
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Hand washing chart
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One piece of cleaning electrical equipment which is clean, in good condition and safe to use. A vacuum cleaner would be ideal
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A power socket in good condition and safe to use. If a fixed RCD is not available, then a circuit breaker should be in place
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2 BICSc compliant colour-coded mop buckets and mops
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2 BICSc compliant colour-coded hand buckets
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A spray bottle either screen printed or labelled with the correct information for the chemical chosen
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Colour-coded cloths in line with BICSc colour-coding policy
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A jug or beaker which can measure chemical concentrate in 5ml increments
Note – If any equipment from this list is missing your Online Assessor will not be able to carry out the assessment.
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Online Assessment Criteria Chemical Solutions •
A minimum of two different chemical solutions must be available, only one of these can be auto dose or dosage controlled.
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These should be securely stored in their original bottles and correctly labelled.
Documentation Paperwork must be in date and relevant for the chemical solutions and equipment provided: •
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Risk Assessments
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Method Statements (MS)
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Manufacturers Operating Manuals for any machines
Arrangements On The Day Of Assessment •
All requirements above must be in place on the day of your online assessment, and this is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
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A team member or partner can act as a camera person, but they must not take part or assist in any other way.
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The Online Assessor will give instructions to the operator to ensure sufficient observations are achieved.
What To Expect On The Day Of Assessment Your Assessor will call at the arranged time, and there will be a maximum of 2 hours scheduled for this assessment. You will have received the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for LTP prior to this appointment, and this clearly explains the procedure that you are expected to demonstrate. Please ensure that you have read through the SOP and there will be an opportunity for the Assessor to answer any questions that you have prepared before the assessment starts – a maximum of 20 minutes is allocated for this. •
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Your Assessor will confirm that you are happy to proceed and check that everything is available for the assessment to take place before providing guidelines of their expectations.
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The assessment should take no longer than 45 minutes.
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The Online Assessor will give the result at the end of the assessment.
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Within the time allocated there is provision for additional assessment if required.
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If successful, the LTP will be issued for three years, and a new card will be issued.
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If the candidate is unsuccessful in the two hour time frame, then arrangements can be made to retake the assessment.
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The cost to the candidate for a 2-hour LTP assessment slot is £50, inclusive of VAT, card and postage.
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What our candidates are saying about BICSc training The BICSc training programme has been instrumental in upskilling our staff, to ensure we understand best practice and the domestic’s own health and safety requirements. The training was provided in a professional, but friendly manner, at a well​-designed training suite. I would recommend this training to other companies looking to enhance staff training. Georgina Andrews, Contract Monitoring Officer
I thoroughly enjoyed attending the eight days of training. During this time I achieved thirteen BICSc units and gained trainer and assessor status. Even with my background in cleaning; I learned lots of new skills and techniques. As the lead Assessor for our hub the whole of the BICSc Team have been extremely helpful with any assistance I have required. I would recommend the BICSc Training to anyone looking to improve their industry knowledge. Katie Whittam Training Coordinator / Housekeeping and Domestic Services Supervisor
Telephone: +44(0)1604 678712 Email: bbs@bicsbusinessservices.com Website: bics.org.uk/training Address: 9 Premier Court Boarden Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6LF
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