iCan Qualifications Limited · RQF Level 2

iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services (RQF)

You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.

  • LevelRQF Level 2
  • Total credits20
  • Guided learning149 hours
  • Units in this qualification23

Awarded by iCan Qualifications Limited · on the Ofqual register

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What you’ll learn

What each unit actually teaches you to do

The Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services is an occupational qualification. It develops skills in areas such as event co-ordination support, resource control, grounds maintenance, and internal cleaning within service enterprises.

These are the units iCan Qualifications Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

Carry out maintenance and minor repairsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Covers preparing and executing maintenance and minor repair tasks effectively and safely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to prepare to carry out maintenance and minor repairs
  • Carry out maintenance and minor repairs
Clean and maintain internal surfaces and areasReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit covers preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of internal surfaces and areas. You'll understand different surface types, associated hazards, and appropriate cleaning methods, including the use of personal protective equipment, to complete cleaning activities safely and effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to prepare to clean and maintain internal surfaces and areas.
  • Understand how to clean and maintain internal surfaces.
  • Complete the cleaning activity.
  • Prepare to clean and maintain internal surfaces and areas.
  • Clean and maintain internal surfaces.
  • Complete the cleaning process.
Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of premises and facilitiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Covers ensuring premises and facilities are effective and efficient through inspection, monitoring use, and suggesting improvements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out inspections of the premises and facilities
  • Carry out inspections of the premises and facilities according to instructions
Control the use of premises and facilitiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Covers user requirements and effectively managing the use of premises and facilities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of user needs and requirements when using premises and facilities
Control the use of resources in a Property, Caretaking & Facilities Services environmentReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit covers how to safely and effectively manage resources in a Property environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to use and manage resources safely
Deal with non-routine wasteReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Covers handling and disposal of non-routine waste safely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to handle and label non-routine waste
Deal with routine wasteReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Learn to handle routine waste effectively following organisational guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to handle routine waste
Deep clean equipment in premises and facilitiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare for and undertake deep cleaning of equipment and surfaces in premises and facilities. You'll select appropriate cleaning agents and personal protective equipment, follow established procedures, and restore cleaned areas safely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to prepare for deep cleaning equipment and surfaces, including selecting appropriate cleaning agents and personal protective equipment.
  • Understand how to deep clean equipment and surfaces, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Understand how to restore the deep clean area to its original condition, ensuring it is safe and ready for use.
  • Prepare to deep clean equipment and surfaces, gathering necessary materials and equipment and ensuring the area is safe.
  • Undertake deep cleaning of equipment and surfaces, using appropriate techniques and following safety procedures.
  • Restore the work area for use, ensuring it is clean, organised, and safe for staff and users.
Develop customer relationshipsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit focuses on maintaining and enhancing customer relationships to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

What you'll be able to do

  • Build their customers' confidence that the service they give will be excellent
  • Meet the expectations of their customers
Handle mailReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit details the procedures for dealing with incoming and outgoing mail.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand security procedures when handling mail or packages
Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settingsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the principles of equality and inclusion within health, social care, or children’s and young people’s settings. The unit covers promoting fair treatment, working inclusively, and accessing information, advice, and support related to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of equality in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.
  • Understand the importance of inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.
  • Work in a way that promotes equality.
  • Work in a way that promotes inclusion.
  • Access information about diversity in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.
  • Access advice about equality in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.
  • Access support about inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.
Maintain grounds of premises and facilitiesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Focuses on understanding and performing maintenance tasks in outdoor environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to carry out maintenance, and the appropriate conditions for doing so
Maintain site security and safetyReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the principles of site security and safety, including legal and organisational requirements. You'll learn to carry out site security monitoring, perform checks on security and emergency equipment, and report issues according to instructions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles underpinning site security and safety procedures.
  • Carry out site security monitoring activities in accordance with provided instructions and organisational protocols.
  • Understand the methods used to monitor security systems and the importance of regular checks.
  • Carry out routine checks on security and emergency equipment, reporting any faults or issues promptly.
Monitor and maintain electrical and plumbing servicesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Focuses on maintenance procedures related to electrical and plumbing systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to safely prepare to carry out plumbing and electrical maintenance
Moving and transporting individuals within a healthcare environmentReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to safely move and transport individuals within healthcare settings. The unit covers responsibilities, organisational policies, preparation, and techniques for moving individuals while considering their needs and ensuring accountability.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand own responsibilities and accountability in relation to organisational policies and protocols when moving and transporting individuals within a healthcare environment.
  • Safely and effectively move and transport individuals within a healthcare environment, considering their specific needs and limitations.
  • Prepare the environment, equipment, and the individual for moving and transporting, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Move and transport individuals using appropriate techniques and equipment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Complete the move, ensuring the individual is comfortable and safe in their new location, and documenting the process according to organisational requirements.
Operate plant to maintain the quality of pool waterReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Learn to operate plant systems to ensure water quality and safety in pool environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Operate plant to maintain the quality of pool water
Promote and maintain service deliveryReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to present a positive image of the organisation to customers, follow working practices, carry out work, and communicate with others effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Present a positive image of the organisation to customers and others
  • Follow working practices
  • Carry out work
  • Handle information appropriately
  • Communicate with others
Provide reception servicesReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the provision of professional reception services in a business environment. You'll understand the purpose and procedures of reception duties, create positive first impressions, provide efficient support, and identify ways to improve service delivery and their role.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of reception services in a business environment, including creating a positive first impression and providing efficient support
  • Understand the procedures to be followed when providing reception services, including greeting visitors, handling enquiries, and managing appointments
  • Understand ways of improving reception services and developing own role through training, feedback, and proactive problem-solving
  • Provide a reception service that meets the needs of visitors and staff, adhering to organisational procedures and standards
Reduce risks to health and safety in the workplaceReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
The unit focuses on health and safety procedures in the workplace, risk identification and evaluation, and the actions to manage health and safety effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about their organisations health and safety procedures
  • Identify the hazards in the workplace
  • Evaluate risks in the workplace
  • Identify the hazards and risks in the workplace
  • Reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace
Support the co-ordination of an eventReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
Focuses on the support activities needed for planning and executing events.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and purpose of supporting the co-ordination of an event
Support the work of a team and develop yourselfReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the importance of effective working relationships within a team and develop professional skills. The unit covers communication, trust, respect, assisting colleagues with unfamiliar tasks, and the significance of self-development to support team performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of effective working relationships within a team.
  • Maintain relationships with colleagues in a professional manner.
  • Develop relationships with colleagues to improve team performance.
  • Understand how to assist other staff with tasks they may not be familiar with, in line with organisational procedures.
  • Assist other staff with work-related tasks, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • Assist new colleagues with work-related tasks, providing induction and support as needed.
  • Be aware of the importance of self-development in the workplace for career progression.
  • Be aware of the importance of self-development in the workplace for improved job performance.
Transport physical resources within the work areaReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to transport physical resources safely and efficiently within a work area. The unit covers selecting, using, and maintaining appropriate equipment while minimising risks to safety and the environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Safely and efficiently transport physical resources within the designated work area.
  • Select, use, and maintain relevant equipment required for transporting physical resources.
  • Work safely, minimising the risk of accidents and environmental damage during transportation activities.
  • Transport physical resources within the work area, adhering to organisational procedures.
  • Know the types of equipment required for transporting different resources and how to maintain them in good working order.
  • Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice guidelines related to the transportation of physical resources.
Work safely at heightsReal unit · iCan Qualifications Limited
You'll understand relevant health and safety legislation and guidance related to working safely at heights. The unit develops skills to identify risks, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and work responsibly in elevated environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the relevant health and safety legislation and guidance related to working safely at heights.
  • Understand the risks associated with working at heights.
  • Understand the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for working at heights.
  • Understand the procedures for reporting hazards and incidents when working at heights.
  • Identify hazards associated with working at heights.
  • Use appropriate safety equipment when working at heights.
  • Follow safe working practices when working at heights.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

Your passport

Every credit is a stamp you keep

Level 2 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.

Carry out maintenance and minor repairsClean and maintain internal surfaces and areasContribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of premises and facilitiesControl the use of premises and facilitiesControl the use of resources in a Property, Caretaking & Facilities Services environmentDeal with non-routine wasteDeal with routine wasteDeep clean equipment in premises and facilities

Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.

Who’d teach you this

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Where this connects

Where these credits take you

A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.

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iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services (RQF)
  • Contribute to the security of the premises
  • Deep clean premises and facilities
  • Support the work of a team and develop yourself
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

Where this can lead

Facilities Assistant

Your journey starts here. With a great attitude and a willingness to learn, the Facilities Assistant role can open many doors. We're excited to see where you take it!

See the whole journey →

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Skills it covers

What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

Contribute to the security of the premisesDeep clean premises and facilitiesSupport the work of a team and develop yourself

How you’ll actually learn this

One-to-one, on your own real work

A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.

One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Carry out maintenance and minor repairsLevel 2

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Covers preparing and executing maintenance and minor repair tasks effectively and safely.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
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Built for iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Facilities Services (RQF)

23 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by iCan Qualifications Limited.

  1. Carry out maintenance and minor repairs
  2. Clean and maintain internal surfaces and areas
  3. Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of premises and facilities
  4. Control the use of premises and facilities
  5. Control the use of resources in a Property, Caretaking & Facilities Services environment
  6. Deal with non-routine waste

and 17 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

Why it sticks

Most courses stop at remembering

There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 1RememberThe Builder

Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you

Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with you, on your real work, is for.

The value

Why the companion is worth £70 a month

You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.

That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.

Earned on your own work, taught to the top.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.

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