Custodial student cleaning a warehouse

Building Service Worker

Program overview

This intensive full-time 28-hour, non-credit certificate program provides training in practical skills and cleaning procedures required in a variety of settings. The training reflects performance and knowledge standards required in the industry, and emphasizes practical application of skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in the custodial field in institutions, hotels offices, and industry. It is also valuable for existing employees to upgrade and update skills.

Program content

building service worker introduction

  • chemistry of cleaning
  • antiviral cleaning
  • above floor cleaning
  • hard floor cleaning
  • restroom and shower cleaning
  • hard floor and restroom practice
  • carpet cleaning and disinfection
  • carpet cleaning practice
  • cooperative cleaning
  • communication skills
  • time standards
  • WHMIS

Upcoming course dates

Fall 2025

Duncan
  • Date: September 27/28 and October 4/5, 2025
  • Location: Duncan, BC
  • Time: 4 days in-class (2 weekends), 8am to 4pm
  • Cost: $469 + GST. Fees include manual 
Nanaimo
  • Date: November 8/9 and 15/16, 2025
  • Location: Nanaimo, BC
  • Time: 4 days in-class (2 weekends), 8am to 4pm
  • Cost: $469 + GST. Fees include manual

Spring 2026

Duncan
  • Date: February 21/22 and February 28/March 1, 2026
  • Location: Duncan, BC
  • Registration to open in November 

Register Here

Please email PDTCowichan@viu.ca for questions or to join the interest list for future offerings. New dates for Fall 2025 to be announced soon.

Get help paying for this course

StrongerBC future skills grant

If you’re a British Columbian over the age of 19, you likely qualify for the StrongerBC future skills grant. This course is eligible for the grant, which covers up to $3,500 in tuition, fees and course materials.

StrongerBC future skills grant