City & Guilds Diplomas

Housekeeping Services — City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Cabin, public-area and linen standards for passenger-ship housekeeping — room servicing, chemical safety, privacy and reporting.

Level 2 Diploma4–5 months225 GLH / 292 TQTCall for availability
Programme photo — bed-making practical in a training room

Who this is for

Candidates targeting Housekeeping Attendant, Hotel Utility Crew, Laundry Attendant and Cabin Steward / Stewardess ranks. Laundry Attendant adds an Industrial Laundry and Linen Care module (approx. 4–6 weeks).

Learning outcomes

  • Prepare cabins and public areas to inspection standard
  • Make beds and replace linen and amenities efficiently
  • Clean bathrooms and high-touch points safely using correct chemicals and colour coding
  • Communicate professionally with guests and protect their privacy
  • Control keys, linen, supplies and lost property
  • Report maintenance, damage, security and guest concerns

Curriculum

Guest-room and cabin servicing sequence—
Bed making, bathroom cleaning and public areas—
Chemical safety and equipment use—
Linen, amenities and lost-property control—
Guest privacy, requests and room security—
Maintenance reporting and productivity standards—

Entry requirements

  • ◆BIWD candidate assessment and admission test before enrolment
  • ◆Usually 18+
  • ◆Basic to functional English (intermediate for Cabin Steward)
  • ◆Physically able to bend, lift linen and meet time targets