House Keeping

Most colleges offer Diploma and certificate courses in housekeeping as a Hospitality specialisation. These include Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management, Diploma in House Keeping Management, Diploma in Housekeeping and Maintenance, UG Diploma in Housekeeping, Diploma in Housekeeping / Accommodation Operation Management, Certificate course in House Keeping, Post Graduate Management Programme in Housekeeping Management, Diploma in House Keeping and Laundry Operations, Certificate in Housekeeping Operation, etc. Click to read Hotel Management Career: Paths, Opportunities & Earnings.

A Housekeeper's average salary in India is INR 4.8 LPA. However, salary packages also depend on your work location, company, relevant experience, etc. Apart from that, you can become a House Sitter, Hotel or Restaurant Supervisor, or Operations Executive for a higher salary package.

Yes, there are a few colleges offering Housekeeping courses in distance mode. However, it is advisable to pursue Hospitality courses in full-time, as you'll get to learn more with practical sessions, training, internships, etc.

In India, colleges for Housekeeping courses after Class 10 are limited, but offer equal opportunities for students to learn and build their career in the Hospitality sector. Here are some good college options for Housekeeping courses after Class 10. 

Here are some of the most popular Housekeeping books you can read to gain knowledge in the specific areas of Housekeeping:

• Housekeeping - M. Robinson
• Introduction to Management in Hospitality – C.W. Barrows
• Handbook of Critical cleaning – Barbara kanegsberg
• Make your bed – Leslee Evans
• Carpet Cleaning – Shane Daley
• Cleaning Surfaces Prior to Sanitary Service – A.H. Tuthill
• Front Office Management – S.K. Bhatnagar
• Pest Control – William Olkowski
• Flower Arrangements - Ella Griffin 

As a Housekeeping student, you'll get to study subjects like Introduction to Service Sector, Attributes of Housekeeping Service Personnel, Hierarchy in Housekeeping Department, Cleaning Equipment & Cleaning Agents, B.Ed and Bedding, Safety at Work, and more.

Yes, many colleges offer after 10th Housekeeping diplomas and certifications. To be eligible for these courses, you need to pass Class 10 from a recognised board. 

The eligibility criteria for Housekeeping courses admission is almost the same in every college. The candidate needs to pass Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board. However, some colleges may need passing marks in English subject. 

Housekeeping courses can be studied for the following reasons:

• Students understand how Housekeeping services affect client and employee happiness, as well as the hotel's overall reputation.
• As Housekeeping trainees, students learn technical skills and information.
• Students understand Housekeeping's work methods, workflow processes, and business procedures.
• Students learn to control and avoid mistakes in decision-making while working in the Housekeeping Department.

A housekeeper should possess the following skills.

• perseverance and willpower.
• the capacity to act alone.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure are required.
• to do anything thoroughly and carefully.
• to be adaptable and flexible.
• customer-service abilities.
• knowledge of employment law and human resources.
• abilities in business management.