Aims & Objectives
Here is a small list of some of the aims and objectives covered in our forensic cleaning course:
- PPE and equipment requirements needed when undertaking forensic cleaning, including the appropriate selection and use of protective clothing, respiratory protection and specialist cleaning equipment.
- Hazards and risks associated with forensic cleaning environments, including exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids and potentially infectious materials.
- Waste disposal and waste management procedures, including the safe handling, segregation and disposal of contaminated materials and hazardous waste.
- Step-by-step cleaning and decontamination processes, including appropriate cleaning chemicals, methods and techniques used following traumatic incidents.
- Understanding the importance of risk assessments, infection prevention and cross-contamination control when working in high-risk environments.
Benefits
Our forensic cleaning course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to approach specialist cleaning tasks involving blood, bodily fluids and other biological contamination.
You will learn about the potential risks associated with forensic cleaning and the precautions that should be taken when carrying out this type of work.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career as a forensic cleaner, crime scene cleaner, trauma cleaner or biohazard cleaner. It is also suitable for existing cleaning professionals and business owners looking to expand their specialist cleaning knowledge and services.
Learning Outcomes
By completing our forensic cleaning course, you should:
- Know and understand what PPE, RPE and specialist cleaning equipment should be used when undertaking forensic cleaning tasks.
- Understand the different biological and physical hazards associated with forensic cleaning environments, whilst learning how to complete a basic risk assessment to help minimise the risks involved.
- Understand how bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials can pose a risk to yourself and others, and how to reduce the potential for cross-contamination.
- Understand how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous waste in accordance with relevant waste management requirements.
- Learn the appropriate cleaning and decontamination procedures used following unattended deaths, traumatic incidents and other situations involving biological contamination.
- Understand the importance of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when working in sensitive environments.
Requirements
We require no previous experience or knowledge in forensic cleaning for you to complete this course. However, applicants should have a good understanding of written and spoken English to participate in the training and complete the required assessments.
Learners aged 16–17 years can complete our forensic cleaning training in the UK but are unable to operate in this field until they are 18 years old due to the nature of the work.
FAQs
What do I get?
Upon successfully completing our forensic cleaning training as part of the Trauma & Biohazard Cleaning Course, you will receive CPD-accredited certificates covering the five specialist cleaning modules, along with your NASC attendance certification and NASC ID badge.
Delegates completing the 4-Day Trauma & Biohazard Cleaning Course will also receive an additional certificate of attendance for their practical training.
Who is this course for?
Our forensic cleaning course is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a career in forensic cleaning, crime scene cleaning, trauma cleaning or biohazard cleaning.
The course is also suitable for existing cleaning professionals and business owners who would like to expand their knowledge, develop their specialist cleaning skills or introduce additional services to their business.
What is forensic cleaning?
Forensic cleaning involves the specialist cleaning and decontamination of environments where potentially hazardous biological materials may be present.
This may include properties affected by murders, suicides, unattended deaths, accidents and other traumatic incidents.
Forensic cleaners are responsible for removing contamination and helping to restore affected environments to a safe condition. They do not undertake police investigations or collect forensic evidence.
Is forensic cleaning the same as crime scene cleaning?
Forensic cleaning and crime scene cleaning are often used interchangeably within the specialist cleaning industry.
Although both involve specialist cleaning and decontamination, forensic cleaning is not limited to criminal incidents. Forensic cleaners may also attend properties following unattended deaths, suicides and other traumatic situations where biological contamination is present.
Completion requirements
If you are taking part in our 3-Day or 4-Day Trauma & Biohazard Cleaning Course, you will complete a multiple-choice assessment after each of the five training modules.
You must achieve a pass rate of at least 80% on each assessment to successfully complete the theoretical training.
Is this course online or face to face?
Here at The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners, we only offer face-to-face training.
We believe face-to-face training is particularly beneficial within the specialist cleaning industry, as delegates have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced trauma and biohazard cleaning professionals.
During the course, you will be introduced to specialist cleaning chemicals, PPE, RPE and equipment, alongside demonstrations and discussions about real-life scenarios that may be encountered within the industry.
Delegates attending our 4-Day Trauma & Biohazard Cleaning Course will also have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice within our purpose-built practical training facility.
How can I do this course?
At The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners, forensic cleaning training is delivered as part of our 3-Day or 4-Day Trauma & Biohazard Cleaning Course.
The course covers five specialist cleaning modules:
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Unattended Death Clean Up
- Needles & Sharps Clean Up
- Hoarding & Clearance
- Pigeon Guano Clean Up
If you choose our 3-day course, you will complete all five modules through classroom-based learning, assessments, demonstrations and discussions with experienced trainers.
If you choose our 4-day course, you will complete the same three days of theoretical training, followed by an additional day within our practical training facility.
During the practical day, you will encounter realistic scenarios, including environments representing unattended deaths, suicides and other specialist cleaning situations. Our experienced trainers will guide you through the appropriate cleaning methods, equipment selection and safety procedures required when approaching these challenging environments.
Location
The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners is based in Little Walden, Essex.
Here at NASC, we have two dedicated training facilities. Our classroom is where all theoretical learning takes place, including course modules, assessments, demonstrations and introductions to specialist cleaning chemicals, PPE and equipment.
We also have our purpose-built practical training facility, where delegates attending the 4-day course can put what they have learnt in the classroom into practice.
Within this facility, you will encounter realistic scenarios designed to reflect situations that you may face when working within the forensic, trauma and biohazard cleaning industry.
You will receive guidance and support from experienced trauma and biohazard cleaning professionals, helping you develop an understanding of how to approach specialist cleaning tasks safely and professionally.
For larger groups of 6–12 delegates, we may also be able to deliver the classroom-based training at your premises, provided suitable facilities are available.
