by Brianna Crandall — September 7, 2016 — Worldwide cleaning industry association ISSA has just announced the launch of its CITS Training Center Verification, the latest addition to ISSA’s multifaceted Cleaning Industry Training Standard (CITS) program.
ISSA established the Cleaning Industry Training Standard (CITS) program in 2014 to raise the level of professionalism in the cleaning industry and to empower front-line cleaning workers. CITS training courses give cleaning professionals the knowledge and credentials to validate their abilities, and supervisors and trainers the opportunity to hone their training and leadership skills.
Lucas Wendt, ISSA sales executive, Facility Service Programs, explains that manufacturers, distributors, and cleaning organizations offer CITS training courses for their employees and customers, and many companies present these sessions in their own training facilities. The new CITS Training Center Verification, which uses third-party assessors, will validate each venue’s ability to provide a holistic learning experience.
“Obtaining the CITS Training Center Verification demonstrates that a training center is dedicated to providing training that reflects the core values and message of the CITS program, ensuring comprehensive training sessions taught in well-equipped, comfortable locations by accredited trainers,” Wendt said.
The CITS Training Center Verification process involves the submission of written and photographic or video details of the center’s features and amenities. Training center requirements per CITS include, but are not limited to: a dedicated, permanent area for training that complies with safety regulations and addresses the comfort needs of all participants, and has multimedia capabilities and materials and equipment for hands-on demonstrations.
For information about the CITS Training Center Verification standard and application or to learn more about the CITS program, visit the ISSA Web site.
