Training Force Hygiene and Cleaning Course 2026: Requirements, NQF Level and How to Apply
South Africans interested in building practical skills for the cleaning and hygiene services industry can find the General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning listed among Training Force’s online learning programmes.
The programme is listed as a 12-month course at NQF Level 1, with SAQA ID 57937 and 120 credits. Training Force’s course information says the qualification is designed to develop foundational practical skills for a career in the hygiene and cleaning services industry.
However, prospective learners should pay close attention to the qualification’s current SAQA status. SAQA records qualification 57937 as having passed its registration end date, with 30 June 2026 recorded as the last date for enrolment and 30 June 2029 as the last date for achievement. Therefore, applicants should confirm current availability and enrolment eligibility directly with Training Force before proceeding.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Training Force |
| Programme | General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning |
| Opportunity Type | Online learning programme |
| NQF Level | Level 1 |
| SAQA ID | 57937 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Sector | Services |
| SETA | Services SETA |
| Age | Not specified |
| Stipend | Not specified |
| Closing Date | Not specified |
| Study Mode | Online |
| Current SAQA status | Qualification has passed its registration end date |
| Last SAQA enrolment date | 30 June 2026 |
Training Force currently lists the programme on its online courses page as a 12-month NQF Level 1 programme with SAQA ID 57937.
What Is the Training Force Hygiene and Cleaning Course?
The General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning is a Level 1 qualification designed around foundational skills needed in the hygiene and cleaning services industry.
According to the qualification information, its purpose is to develop practical and foundational competencies for learners pursuing work in cleaning services. It also promotes quality service and professionalism within a cleaning environment.
The qualification contains 120 credits and is associated with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority.
Why This Course Matters
Cleaning and hygiene services are used across many workplaces and industries, making practical training in this field relevant to a range of employment environments.
The qualification is designed to provide learners with foundational competencies that can support employment in the cleaning industry. SAQA also states that the qualification can provide access to related learning areas such as hospitality, healthcare, wholesale and retail, food production and manufacturing.
For someone starting their skills-development journey, an NQF Level 1 qualification can therefore provide a foundation for further learning and workplace development.
Course Information
Training Force’s course information identifies the following details:
Qualification: General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning
SAQA ID: 57937
NQF Level: 1
Credits: 120
Duration: 12 months
Accrediting SETA: Services Sector Education and Training Authority.
What Will You Learn?
The qualification covers practical and foundational areas related to cleaning services.
The listed outcomes include understanding cleaning principles, cleaning general areas according to recognised standards and developing good health, grooming and workplace-related practices.
Examples of the qualification’s unit standards include:
- Cleaning above-floor surfaces
- Cleaning toilets and bathrooms
- Understanding basic cleaning principles
- Sweeping floors
- Removing spots and spillages from carpets and upholstery
- Providing customer service in a cleaning services environment
- Practising good health and grooming habits
- Managing personal finances
This combination means the programme is not limited to cleaning techniques. It also includes workplace, personal development and customer-service elements.
Who Can Apply?
Training Force’s course information states an entry criterion of:
- Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2 or equivalent.
Because the programme’s current enrolment position needs to be confirmed, prospective learners should also check Training Force’s latest admission requirements before submitting an application.
Who Should Not Apply?
This programme may not be suitable for someone who does not meet the stated entry requirements.
More importantly, applicants should not assume that the programme is currently open for new enrolment simply because it appears on Training Force’s online courses page.
SAQA currently records qualification 57937 as having passed its registration end date and gives 30 June 2026 as the last date for enrolment. Since the current date is September 2026, applicants should obtain confirmation from Training Force before attempting to enrol.
Requirements
The available Training Force course information lists:
- ABET Level 2 communication or equivalent
- ABET Level 2 mathematical literacy or equivalent
- Ability to meet the programme’s learning requirements
- Any additional requirements specified by Training Force during registration
Applicants should verify the latest requirements directly with Training Force.
Stipend / Salary
Stipend: Not specified.
This is important for Youthscope readers: the Training Force online course listing does not establish that learners receive a monthly stipend.
Therefore, this programme should not be advertised as a R5,000, R10,000 or other paid learnership unless Training Force separately confirms such funding for a specific intake.
Duration
Training Force lists the programme as a 12-month learnership/course.
Its course information also indicates a minimum of 25 contact-session days, including remediation where required and portfolio-of-evidence building.
Documents Required
The exact documents required should be confirmed with Training Force before registration.
Applicants may be asked for information such as:
- South African ID
- Proof of previous education
- Academic records where applicable
- Evidence of meeting the entry requirements
- Other documents requested during registration
Do not submit unnecessary personal documents to unofficial individuals claiming to arrange registration.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Training Force online courses page.
- Locate General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning.
- Review the programme information and entry requirements.
- Confirm with Training Force whether new enrolment is currently available.
- Ask Training Force to clarify the current qualification status and intake arrangements.
- Confirm whether any fees or funding arrangements apply.
- Follow the official registration instructions if Training Force confirms that you are eligible to enrol.
- Keep your registration confirmation and supporting documents.
Official Training Force course page: Training Force Online Courses
Important Before You Apply
There is an important difference between Training Force listing a programme online and SAQA confirming that the qualification is currently open for new enrolment.
Training Force currently lists the Hygiene and Cleaning programme as an online 12-month course.
However, SAQA’s current record says qualification 57937 has passed its registration end date and records 30 June 2026 as the last date for enrolment.
Because that date has passed, Youthscope recommends that applicants verify the current intake directly with Training Force before paying any fees or submitting an application.
This is particularly important because an online course listing can remain available while qualification registration or enrolment arrangements are being updated.
Official Source
Training Provider: Training Force
Programme: General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning
SAQA ID: 57937
NQF Level: 1
Credits: 120
Duration: 12 months
Sector: Services
Official Training Force information: Training Force Online Courses
SAQA qualification record: SAQA Qualification 57937
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the SAQA ID for the Training Force Hygiene and Cleaning course?
The qualification has SAQA ID 57937.
2. What NQF level is the qualification?
The General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning is NQF Level 1 and carries 120 credits.
3. How long is the Training Force Hygiene and Cleaning course?
Training Force lists the programme duration as 12 months.
4. Does the course pay a stipend?
A stipend is not specified in the Training Force online course information supplied for this article.
5. What are the entry requirements?
Training Force’s course information states Communication and Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 2 or equivalent.
6. Is the qualification currently open for new enrolment?
This requires confirmation. Training Force currently lists the programme online, but SAQA’s current record gives 30 June 2026 as the last date for enrolment.
7. Can the qualification help me pursue further learning?
Yes. SAQA states that the qualification can provide access to related learning areas including hospitality, healthcare, wholesale and retail, food production and manufacturing.
8. Where can I verify the programme?
The safest approach is to check Training Force’s official course page and the SAQA qualification record before registering.
Related Opportunities
Youthscope readers interested in skills development can also explore:
- Training Force online courses
- SETA learnerships
- Cleaning and hospitality opportunities
- Entry-level jobs
- Internships
- Apprenticeships
- Learnerships
- Bursaries
Youthscope Verification
Source: Training Force official online course information and SAQA qualification record
Programme: General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning
SAQA ID: 57937
Last checked: 1 September 2026
Training Force listing: Programme currently appears on the online courses page.
SAQA status: Qualification has passed its registration end date; last date for enrolment recorded by SAQA is 30 June 2026.
Youthscope status: Verify current enrolment availability with Training Force before applying.
Editorial Information
Author: Mbalizuke Nkosi
Reviewer: Youthscope Editorial Team
Published: 1 September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
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