Domestic House Keeping

ITI Domestic House Keeping Syllabus (English)

Course Overview

• Trade Name: Domestic House Keeping
• Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
• NSQF Level: Level 4
• Eligibility: 8th Grade Pass
• Objective: To train candidates in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining households, including hygiene, laundry, and basic cooking, preparing them for roles as housekeepers, domestic helpers, or facility assistants in homes, hotels, or offices, or for self-employment in housekeeping services.
• Certification: National Trade Certificate (NTC) by NCVT

Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1

Trade Theory

• Introduction to Housekeeping: Scope, importance, roles, and responsibilities of a housekeeper.
• Cleaning Tools and Equipment: Brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, dusters; types, uses, and maintenance.
• Cleaning Agents: Detergents, disinfectants, polishes; properties, safe usage, eco-friendly options.
• Hygiene and Sanitation: Personal hygiene, kitchen and bathroom sanitation, waste disposal.
• Safety Practices: Handling chemicals, electrical appliances, fire safety, first aid basics.
• Household Organization: Space management, storage solutions, decluttering techniques.
• Basic Etiquette: Professional behavior, privacy respect, communication with employers.

Trade Practical

• Tool Handling: Practicing with brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners; cleaning and storing equipment.
• Cleaning Techniques: Sweeping, mopping, dusting; cleaning floors, furniture, and glass surfaces.
• Sanitation Tasks: Disinfecting bathrooms, kitchens; proper waste segregation and disposal.
• Safety Drills: Handling chemical spills, using fire extinguishers, applying first aid for minor cuts.
• Organization Practice: Arranging closets, kitchen shelves; labeling storage areas.
• Etiquette Role-Play: Simulating employer interactions, maintaining confidentiality.
• Project Work: Cleaning and organizing a mock household setup (living room, kitchen, bathroom).

Hours: Theory: 160 hours | Practical: 240 hours

Semester 2

Trade Theory

• Laundry Management: Washing, ironing, stain removal; care labels, fabric types.
• Basic Cooking: Meal planning, safe food handling, preparing simple dishes, kitchen hygiene.
• Pest Control: Identifying pests, safe use of repellents, preventive measures.
• Interior Maintenance: Polishing furniture, carpet care, upholstery cleaning.
• Budgeting and Inventory: Managing household supplies, cost-effective purchasing, stock records.
• Entrepreneurship: Starting a housekeeping service, marketing, client relations, licensing basics.
• Environmental Practices: Water conservation, reducing chemical use, recycling household waste.

Trade Practical

• Laundry Tasks: Washing clothes (hand/machine), ironing, removing common stains (ink, oil).
• Cooking Practice: Preparing basic meals (e.g., rice, soups), maintaining kitchen hygiene.
• Pest Management: Applying eco-friendly pest control methods, sealing entry points.
• Maintenance Work: Polishing wooden surfaces, vacuuming carpets, cleaning upholstery.
• Inventory Management: Checking and restocking supplies, maintaining expense logs.
• Field Exposure: Hands-on training in homes, hotels, or cleaning agencies (2-4 weeks).
• Project Work: Planning and executing a full household maintenance schedule, including cleaning, laundry, and meal prep.

Hours: Theory: 160 hours | Practical: 240 hours

Additional Components

• Workshop Calculation and Science
  
  • Calculations: Measuring detergent quantities, budgeting for supplies, calculating cleaning times.
  • Science: Chemistry of cleaning agents, microbial growth, heat effects on fabrics.
  • Hours: 40 hours/year
• Employability Skills
  
  • Communication: Interacting with clients, reporting issues, teamwork.
  • IT Literacy: Using apps for inventory, online research for eco-friendly products.
  • Soft Skills: Time management, resume writing, interview preparation.
  • Hours: 60 hours/year

Assessment and Certification

• Exams:
  
  • Theory: Written exams per semester (MCQs, descriptive questions).
  • Practical: Tasks like cleaning rooms, laundry, preparing meals, inventory checks.
• Evaluation Criteria: Cleaning efficiency, hygiene standards, safety adherence, organizational skills.
• Certification: NCVT National Trade Certificate (NTC) upon passing both semesters, globally recognized.

Career Opportunities

• Employment: Housekeeper, domestic helper, facility assistant in households, hotels, or offices.
• Self-Employment: Housekeeping service provider, cleaning agency, home organization consultant.
• Further Studies: Diploma in Hospitality Management, certifications in professional cleaning, or entrepreneurship courses.