Housekeeper Training Course

In modern societies, where balancing family life and professional commitments has become increasingly challenging, there is a growing need for professional domestic workers who can take care of the tasks we no longer have time to manage ourselves.

The contribution made by domestic workers is increasingly recognised — not only as support for cleaning and the smooth running of the household, but as a sector that integrates into the broader economy and enables others to pursue their professional lives.

Why enrol on this course?

Professional development and training in the workplace is among the rights of every domestic worker, yet it often goes unused through lack of awareness or time.

Among the many benefits of completing this course:

  • Offer a more professional and qualified service to your employer.
  • Stand out in a sector with increasing demand and competition.
  • Personal motivation to grow and advance professionally, along with the satisfaction of knowing your service sets you apart.
  • Gain a unique competitive advantage.
  • Strengthen your CV with professional diplomas and certificates, and the confidence of having excellent references.

Professional Competencies

Competencies acquired during the course: Training and accreditation for carrying out work in the domestic environment.

Professional scope: Covers both self-employed and employed roles in the private sector. Participants will be qualified to carry out cleaning and preparation of private residences.

Productive sectors: The course is situated within the domestic service sector, covering the following activities: home cleaning and maintenance, laundry, ironing, basic hand-sewing of garments and household linen, bed-making, and basic food shopping and preparation.

Course Structure

This Housekeeper Training Course comprises 3 teaching modules and one practical module, delivered by distance learning or e-learning over an intensive 2-month period.

The modules and teaching units are as follows:

Module Name Duration
200 hours
MF1330_1: Domestic Cleaning 30 hours
MF1331_1: Domestic Cooking 60 hours
MF1332_1: Bed-making, garment care and household linen 30 hours
MP0141: Non-employment professional work placement in Domestic Service 80 hours

If you already have professional experience, you may sit the validation exam in person or online. We will guide you through this process.

Once you have passed the exam, you will receive your diploma and accreditation certificate within 15 days — a valuable addition to your CV when applying for positions.

Certification and diploma fee

The course itself is free of charge; participants are only required to pay 75€ for the Certificate and Diploma of Achievement.

All participants who pass the exam — taken through the e-learning platform — will receive the EDAE own-title diploma for the Housekeeper Training Course, issued within the framework of non-formal professional development.

Enrolment instructions

  1. Complete the application form and submit the required documentation: CV, copy of DNI, passport or residence permit (include any letters of recommendation if available), and proof of payment of 75€.
  2. Bank transfer. Reference: EDAE-HOUSEKEEPERS and your full name.
  3. Once you have completed the course(s) within two months, you may apply for the issuance of your accreditation and/or diplomas.