Housekeeper training is a sought after skill. From individuals looking to improve and increase their own skills through to clients looking for their staff to have more confidence and understanding. There are now a number of training providers in London, the UK and around the world which offer housekeeper training classes. Here we look at what is on offer and compare length, price and learning outcomes.
In the UK there seems to be an abundance of public/government housekeeper training classes. These range from NVQ and apprenticeship schemes and are generally long training programmes suited to younger students (due to the length it takes to complete).
Here are a number of housekeeping training courses available:
If any courses (in the UK or around the world) are missing and you’d like us to add it – then please just let us know and we will add your training course to the list below!
| Course Dates | Pre-Requisites to Enroll | Length of Training | Cost | Private/Public | |
| Live & Learn | Throughout the year in the UK. Conducted at your place of work. | You must have a housekeeping job already – trainer will be sent to assess you whilst you work. | Varies depending on length of assessments selected. | POA | NVQ – Public Qualification |
| West Kent | Throughout the year in the UK. | Apprenticeship scheme | At least 1 year | Various government grants are possible due to it being an official apprenticeship programme | Apprentice Training – Public Qualification |
| How College | Throughout the year in the UK | Apprenticeship scheme | At least 1 year | Various government grants are possible due to it being an official apprenticeship programme | Apprentice Training – Public Qualification |
| Hospitality Training | Throughout the year in Scotland | Varies depending on the length of training. | Varies. | Depending on your background there are various Scottish grants and funding you can apply for. | Scottish Public Training |
| N&B | Throughout the year in the UK | You must have a housekeeping job already – Or level 1 NVQ qualification. | Varies depending on length of assessments selected. | POA | NVQ – Public Qualification |
| Polo & Tweed | Throughout the year in the UK. At private venues or selected client venues. | None. The training is tailor-made depending on your background and needs for the training. | Varies from 1 day to more. Typically open classes last 2-3 days and private training can last anywhere from 1-8 days or more depending on the needs of the client. | Open courses cost £500+VAT for the two day training. Private training is quoted on a case-by-case basis and POA | Private training school |