Decontamination and Biohazard Cleaning Course
In-depth, In-person. Running since 2009.
About the course
The cleaning experts at Ultima have been providing specialist biohazard decontamination training for over 14 years.
Our Decontamination and Biohazard Cleaning Course, running since 2009, has equipped thousands of students with the skills needed to work in this specialist industry.
Our experience and knowledge mean that we are ideally placed to teach you everything you need to know about safe and efficient biohazard cleaning.
You can have confidence knowing that you’re learning from the best in the industry when you choose our decontamination training courses!
Location & Dates
We offer specialist biohazard cleaning training courses in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Who is this course for?
Many students who enrol in our biohazard cleaning course have already completed training such as an NVQ level 2 cleaning qualification. This course is comparable to an NVQ level 3 decontamination course, offering a higher level of expertise in this specialised field.
However, our commercial cleaning courses are also ideal if you have an interest in specialist cleaning and want to pursue a career in trauma cleaning. No previous experience or qualifications are required.
Our biohazard cleaning training is also ideal if you want to expand your existing cleaning services.
Day 1 : High risk cleaning and pest control
Learning outcomes
Day one provides an introduction to trauma clean up and specialised biohazard cleaning.
We will cover:
- Collection and disposal of hypodermic needles
- Police cell & vehicle cleaning
- Fogging & Misting
- Dealing with Hazardous & non-Hazardous Waste
- Pest control module review
08:30 – 1300: Morning session
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 16:30 – Afternoon session
There is a half hour refreshment break in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Day 2 : Trauma cleaning
Learning outcomes
During this part of the course, you will be taught how our professional cleaners carry out safe and efficient crime scene cleaning and decontamination control in London and throughout the UK.
We will cover:
- Products and methods used in crime scene cleaning to remove biohazards like blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids.
- Effective trauma cleaning at unattended deaths, including homicide and suicide.
- Providing an efficient and empathetic trauma cleaning service.
- Importance of professional trauma cleaning and decontamination control – minimising the risk of exposure and infection.
- PPE used in trauma scene clean up and decontamination cleaning.
Guest Instructors:
Tony Killick will take you through the correct decontamination procedures for floor removal in the case of residual bodily fluids.
Health & Safety industry expert Wayne Voller will provide in-depth training when working in potentially hazardous environments.
Professional trauma cleaning UK
At Ultima, our professional crime scene cleaners have been providing specialist trauma cleaning services in London for 20+ years.
Our experts will be on hand to answer any questions that you have relating to decontamination cleaning and trauma clean up in London and nationwide.
During this part of the course, you will be taught how we carry out safe and efficient trauma and crime scene cleaning.
You will learn everything you need to know about trauma clean up from the top people in this specialist industry.
08:30 – 1300: Morning session
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 – Afternoon session
There is a short refreshment break in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Day 3 : Crime scene cleaning & practical
Learning outcomes
Day three of our biohazard cleaning course takes an in-depth look into crime scene cleanup and decontamination control. Our industry experts will cover:
- Correct decontamination procedures, equipment and products used in trauma clean up.
- Liaising correctly with the authorities.
You will then complete practical tests in our custom-built simulation environment to put your crime scene cleanup training into practice.
Expert advice from a professional crime scene cleaner
The final part of the course is led by Ben Giles, who will give expert advice on how to build or expand your cleaning business, how to market it effectively, and how to price competitively.
08:30 – 1300: Morning session
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 15:30: Afternoon session
There is a short refreshment break in the morning session.
Ben Giles
With over twenty years in the industry, Ben has personally worked on several hundred trauma scenes, giving him the skills and expertise to go on to found The Ultima Cleaning Academy in 2009.
Ben was inundated with people that wanted to get into crime scene cleaning, so he set up the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners, which is nationally recognised and recommended by leading government agencies. Since then, Ben has trained several hundred students and businesses in specialised cleaning.
Ben is renowned in the extreme cleaning industry and has been invited to share his expertise in various high-profile interviews including LADBible and the Daily Mail. With 20+ years of experience, Ben is considered to be one of the UK’s top crime scene cleaners and instructors.
Mark Baxter
Lead Instructor
Mark has over 10 years experience in the industry and specialised in unattended death cleaning.
Co-founder of The Academy, Mark’s ability to teach and breadth of experience places him as an ideal person to train others in how to deal with the difficulties and dangers of specialised cleaning and decontamination control.
Jamie Hughes
Lead Instructor
Jamie has considerable cleaning experience and built a successful cleaning business in Scotland, as seen on ITV’s Call the Cleaners where Jamie was invited to discuss the challenges of extreme cleaning.
Jamie became a Regional Operations Director for the Ultima Group in 2021 and delivers face-to-face training courses in both Scotland and Bristol.
Ready for the challenge?
Biohazard certification training UK 2024 dates
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September 16th – 18th, 2024 · DoubleTree Hilton,
Bristol
£949 (ex. VAT)
Bristol
£949 (ex. VAT)
Learn from the best
Why choose Ultima Cleaning Academy?
At Ultima, we boast over 20 years of experience decontaminating trauma scenes, cleaning infectious material, collecting hypodermic needles, and sanitising buildings.
Our online Decontamination and Biohazard Cleaning Course has been running since 2009 and our instructors have taught thousands of students during that time.
We are the ideal choice if you want to learn about specialist biohazard cleaning from the most experienced professionals in the industry.
We are proud to say that our team are industry leaders in the development of products, systems, and decontamination training courses to sanitise and safely dispose of potentially harmful biohazards.
This means you are in very capable hands to learn skills for this specialist industry!
Those who can, teach
See our training in action
The man who cleans up murder scenes
He goes into detail about the suicide and trauma clean up process and shares his story of getting into the crime-scene cleaning business.
Is the course CPD-accredited?
This is a recognised qualification that confirms your learning has met the necessary Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.
What will I learn?
Upon completing the course, you will receive a CPD cleaning certificate in decontamination procedures and biohazard cleaning.
You can use this professional certificate in cleaning as a stepping stone to a career in specialist trauma cleaning or to grow your existing cleaning business. Completing CPD-accredited commercial cleaning training will increase your skill set and improve your job prospects.
Vital for your business
When is a biohazard cleaning qualification required?
If your facility handles biohazardous materials like bodily fluids or hypodermic needles, then a decontamination qualification is an essential safety precaution. Our industrial cleaning courses are designed to teach you the specialist skills needed to operate safely in this specialist industry.
A biohazard cleaning training qualification is also ideal if you want to pursue a career in trauma or crime scene cleaning.
Leading biohazard training course provider
We offer one of the UK’s leading biohazard training courses that is designed to safeguard against the risk of contamination and infection.
Accredited professional cleaning courses
At Ultima, we also offer a sharps collection and removal training course, a decontamination qualification, and many other professional cleaning courses and certifications.
All of our courses are CPD-accredited and taught by specialist crime scene cleaners and other industry professionals. You will receive a CPD cleaning certificate in biohazard decontamination that is internationally recognised.
Get in touch to discuss specialist cleaning qualifications
Get in touch with our friendly team if you would like to find out more about our popular crime scene cleaning course or to discuss any of our other specialist cleaning training courses.
Prefer to learn online?
Find out more about our cleaning courses online
You can complete online course modules at a time and place that suits you and fit learning around your lifestyle. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD cleaning certificate in your chosen topic – this will be emailed to you in an online format.
You can visit the Ultima Cleaning Academy to learn more about our online cleaning courses and qualifications. New online cleaning courses and qualifications are being added all the time, so make sure you check in regularly!
Get in touch if you have any questions about our in-person training or online cleaning courses, we’re always happy to help.
What our students say
See the value in our training
When we first came to the course, we scrimped and scraped and spent every penny so we could attend but within two weeks of completing and accepting the work Ultima was able to pass our way, we are no longer struggling to get by.
In fact, since we became part of the Ultima network we are pleased to say our business is back on track. You guys rock! We’re so proud to be part of your team.
“We signed up for our first training course with NACSC in 2011. We have not looked back since doing this course as it equipped us with the knowledge and confidence to carry out this type of work professionally.
We now carry our anything from decomposition cleaning, vermin infestations, house clearing and decontamination/sanitising on a regular basis. Our training even led to us doing a two part TV series for ITV about extreme cleaning called “Call the Cleaners.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Is this the NACSC course?
Yes, this CPD certified course includes all the material from the National Academy of Crime Scene Cleaners (NACSC) course and is still presented by the original creators.
Because the course now extends far beyond the original material which focused solely on crime scene cleaning, we now refer to it as our ‘Decontamination and Biohazard Cleaning Course’ to better convey its scope.
This course is accredited by the NACSC and is facilitated by the Ultima Cleaning Academy which provides both our in-person training and e-learning courses.
When are the courses held?
We aim to hold four training courses per year in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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If your preferred dates are unavailable, we sometimes run additional courses in the year depending on demand.
Make sure to send us a message and we will make sure you’re emailed with additional dates if they become available.
Where are the courses held?
Although we are based in West Wales, our courses are held in Bristol due to it being easily accessible to most of the country by road, rail and air.
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How much does the course cost?
The course is £949 exclusive of VAT and this includes a buffet lunch on each day. Light refreshments are available throughout each course session.
We do offer discounted pricing if your company is considering putting five or more people on the course. Please contact us for details.
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Do I need other qualifications?
No previous qualifications are necessary – the course will teach you everything you need to know about trauma cleaning and biohazard decontamination.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Once you have completed the three-day course and passed the post-course assessment you will receive your certificate.
To become an approved contractor with our services division, Ultima Environmental, you will then need to provide us with copies of your waste carrier licence and liability insurance.
Our compliance team will then contact you to verify that you are using the correct equipment and procedures and that you meet our operational standards.
Once approved, we will be able to pass you work should it become available in your area of coverage. The details of how this works is covered during the course.
Is there accommodation nearby?
The course is held at the DoubleTree Hilton Bristol North and we recommend delegates stay at this location for convenience.
We cannot guarantee room availability, however, especially if the course you wish to book is only weeks away. Please check with us or the venue first before booking if you wish to stay onsite.
If you have any specific requirements, including dietary, please let us know as soon as possible so we can accommodate you.