Domestic skills

Challenge reference: 8178

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 2
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Learning aim

The learner will develop a range of practical domestic skills in the home.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to clean a floor.

  2. Be able to clean household surfaces.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Fill a bucket with cleaning fluid and prepare floor for mopping
    • Mop a small area marked on the floor
    • Remove excess water from the mop
    • Mop close to edges of walls and furniture 
    • Sweep and vacuum a small area (marked area on the floor)
    • Deal with the vacuum plug and wind cable for safety
    • Sweep and vacuum close to the edges of walls and furniture
    • Move objects to sweep and vacuum under them
    • Use a dustpan to move dirt to the bin
    • Identify dirty surfaces
    • Collect appropriate cleaning supplies for job
    • Clean an identified surface with a damp cloth and cleaning spray
    • Identify and remove stubborn dirt or stains
    • Collect appropriate materials and products to clean with
    • Dust large, flat surfaces and furniture appropriately
    • Dust small objects carefully and returns them to the appropriate spot
    • Safely move items on a table to be dusted
    • Spray and wash large windows and mirrors with glass cleaner
    • Clean glass around edges and into corners
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