Aims & Objectives
Here is a small list of some of the aims / objectives covered in our pigeon guano clean up training course:
- Understand what pigeon guano is.
- You will learn how and why is pigeon guano dangerous.
- You will discover the diseases spread by pigeon guano.
- You will learn about the risks involved with pigeon guano.
- You will learn how to clean external and internal areas covered in pigeon guano.
- Understand what the most efficient and practical way is to clean and what products to use
- Learn how to dispose of pigeon guano and whether it is classed as a biohazard.
Benefits
This pigeon guano clean up training course will give you the knowledge and understanding on how to clean up pigeon guano safely and professionally, whilst being aware of the risks that pigeon guano can pose when taking on such cleaning works. This course is ideal for you if you are looking to become a crime scene cleaner, a biohazard cleaner, or a trauma cleaner.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this pigeon guano clean up training course, you should:
- You will learn what pigeon guano is and where the term “guano” comes from.
- You will learn why pigeon guano is dangerous and why?
- You will understand the different variety of diseases that can be transmitted from pigeon guano to humans, such as viral, bacterial, and fungal.
- Learning about the associated diseases and how dangerous guano can be and how to write a basic risk assessment to carry out this work to minimize the risks.
- You will learn the different methods and techniques available to clean internal areas and external areas. You will also learn the difference between internal areas and external techniques.
- Learn about cleaning and decontaminating internal and external areas, you will discover the best way to clean and what products and equipment is best suited for this work.
- Once you have learnt how to decontaminate pigeon guano, you will learn how to dispose of pigeon guano and whether it is classed as a biohazard.
Requirements
We require no previous experience or knowledge of pigeon guano clean up training for you to complete this course. However, it is assumed that applicants have a good understanding of English and have a sound educational background. Learners aged 16 – 17 years can complete this pigeon guano clean up training course in the UK but are unable to operate in this field until they are 18 years old, due to the nature of this work.
Completion requirements
After going through the 1-day course, you must complete a multiple-choice test and achieve a pass rate of at least 80% or higher. If you are taking part in the 3-day trauma and biohazard course, you will complete a multiple-choice test after each module and achieve a pass rate of at least 80% or higher.
FAQs
What do I get?
Once you have completed the pigeon guano clean up training course, you will receive a CPD (Continuous Professional Development) certification in pigeon guano clean up training and a NASC ID badge, showing your qualifications. You will receive these in the post a few days after completing the course.
Who is this course for?
This pigeon guano clean up training course is ideal for those who are hoping to pursue a career in crime scene cleaning, forensic cleaning, and trauma and biohazard cleaning. This course is also ideal for those who are already involved in the cleaning industry and would like to expand your professional cleaning services.
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 that face to face training is more beneficial than online learning when it comes to specialist cleaning. We believe this because here at NASC you will have the opportunity to discuss real life scenarios with an experienced trauma and biohazard cleaning operative. You may also get the chance to discuss business with a trauma and biohazard business owner. During the course you will get introduced to real life products, PPE, and you will get cleaning equipment demonstrations with explanations. Here at The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners you will get a hands-on learning experience.
How can I do this course?
At The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners, you have the option of completing this pigeon guano clean up training course through either a one-day course, or through our 3-day trauma and biohazard cleaning course.
If you choose to complete the pigeon guano clean up training course over one day, you will have a morning session of completing the course and exam, then in the afternoon you will go over to The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners practical training facilities. In the practical training facility, you will come face to face with scenarios that you could face in the real world, and you will learn how to approach these scenarios professionally and safely as well as how to complete the specialist cleaning of pigeon guano clean up.
If you choose to complete the pigeon guano clean up training course as a part of the 3-day trauma and biohazard course, you will also be completing other modules such as unattended death clean up training, needles and sharps training, bloodborne pathogens clean up training, and hoarder and clearance training course.
What is CPD?
Continuing Professional Development is a commitment to ongoing lifelong learning. CPD encourages looking forward and identifying opportunities to learn something new, refresh existing knowledge, improve skills, or simply keep up to date with the latest developments within a particular profession or industry.
Location
The National Academy of Specialist Cleaners are based in Little Walden, Essex.
Here at NASC we have two training facilities. We have our classroom where all the classroom-based learning of the modules will take place, this is where you will complete the course, do the exams and be shown examples of chemicals, PPE and equipment demonstrations that will be needed when taking part in this specialist cleaning sector.
Then we also have our practical training facility, this is where you will take what you have learnt in the classroom and put it to the test. Here you will be faced with life-like scenarios that you could face when you venture out into this specialist cleaning sector. Here you will get help and support from the trainers on how to complete these works properly and safely with experienced trauma and biohazard cleaners on site giving you the best advice and tips on how to do this.
If you are a large group between 6 – 12 candidates, and you have adequate facilities for us to come and deliver the this course. We are more than happy to come to your premises to deliver the course for you.
