Training and Qualifications
No other cleaning company matches our commitment to on going training and development. Crest staff are professionally trained in the latest techniques of cleaning and hygiene by Crest’s training managers – New Zealand’s only members of the British Institute of Cleaning Science.
NZQA National Certificate in Cleaning and Caretaking
All CrestClean personnel must pass NZQA approved courses in Cleaning and Caretaking which include induction, practical experience and a formal examination of the NZQA Unit Standards – making us New Zealand’s best educated cleaning company by far.
Annual Refresher Training
All personnel undertake annual refresher training, which keeps them up-to-date with the latest industry innovations and processes. All cleaning equipment and chemicals are audited twice annually to ensure a consistent standard of quality.
Site Safe Passport
Site Safe is a Department of Labour approved organisation teaching “best practice” techniques for workplace safety and hazard management. CrestClean personnel working in potentially hazardous premises hold a Site Safe Passport.
Green Cleaning
CrestClean personnel are trained in the latest Green Cleaning technology and procedures which reduce the environmental impact of cleaning, and can save you money by reducing waste and energy consumption. Green Cleaning creates a healthier workplace environment.
Security Licensed
CrestClean personnel are required to hold a Security Guard’s Licence under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010. CrestClean is a member of the New Zealand Security Association, and we abide by the Association’s Code of Practice.
Training Documentation
CrestClean leads the industry in its training requirements and processes. The following documents specify precisely what is expected of CrestClean’s personnel. They are available for your information on request:
- CrestClean Training Programme Outline
- CrestClean Quality Training Manual
- NZQA Qualification Certificates
- Site Safe Passports
- Customer References


