Knowledge transfer à la carte: the Wetrok Academy

The Wetrok Academy offers comprehensive training and further education programs that develop cleaning staff into highly qualified specialists. The extensive range of courses includes 18 different courses, all of which take place at the training center in Kloten. These range from basic courses to leadership and management training. We had the pleasure of meeting Christina Weidmann, Head of Academy, for an interview.

Wissensvermittlung à la carte: die Wetrok Academy

Introduction of Mrs. Christina Weidmann

Ms. Weidmann originally graduated from a school for tourism and hotel secretaries. After a year in the hotel industry, she worked in the operations center of an IT company. She later found her true passion in teaching when she moved in-house to the training department. She has remained true to her field and has conducted various training courses for Diversey and AMAG. Ms. Weidmann has been head of the Wetrok AG Academy since 2018 and still thinks her job is “mega cool”.

Ms. Weidmann, can you introduce the Academy in two or three sentences?

We impart specialist knowledge for professional cleaning so that employees in the industry can do their job properly. We follow the motto: “Learning with fun”. The aim of the Academy is to convey enjoyment of work and, above all, appreciation for the work.

How long has the Academy been around?

The Wetrok Academy in Kloten has been in existence since 2000, having previously been a smaller training center in Oerlikon.

Der Wetrok Academy Schulungsraum in Kloten — *The Wetrok Academy training room in Kloten*

Why did Wetrok decide to set up an Academy?

Since we clean and not clean, we need to know a lot about materials, products and machines and their application technology. This knowledge is imparted in our courses in order to train participants as specialists.

Who is the Academy aimed at? Who is your target group?

For all people who work in the cleaning industry and want to build up and expand their specialist knowledge and present themselves competently.

Many foreign-language workers work in cleaning. Do you have a special offer for them?

Yes, we also offer our basic courses for foreign speakers. We run these courses with fewer participants and adjust the pace accordingly. Participants are also allowed to use their translation tools, for example on their cell phone.

Which modules does your training concept include?

We offer a beginners’ course (basics of maintenance cleaning), which teaches the basics of professional cleaning. This course is very well attended, whether you are a newcomer or an experienced cleaner. The follow-up course “Basics of intermediate and basic cleaning” can be attended as an extension. We also offer these two courses for foreign language speakers.

This is followed by specialist courses on special floor coverings (wood, textile or stone), disinfection and hygiene in everyday cleaning. These courses are one-day seminars for prospective experts.

You even have a Master’s course. Can you briefly introduce it?

The master’s course includes the above-mentioned courses and the special courses “Successful management and organization” and “Cleaning organization, planning and calculation”. The prerequisites for the Master’s course are at least two years of practical experience in professional cleaning and in the handling of cleaning equipment and machines.

With our Master’s course, which we have been running for several years now, we offer these people confirmation that they have the specialist knowledge for cleaning and can therefore apply successfully. Our course is well-known in the industry and is regarded as a seal of quality.

Das Motto der Wetrok Academy: Lernen mit Spass — *The Wetrok Academy motto: Learning with fun*

Do you also offer individual courses for companies?

Yes, we offer on-site courses throughout Switzerland and in neighboring countries (Germany, Austria and Italy). You can choose between half-day or full-day seminars. The courses can be held in German, French, Italian or English.

What are the biggest challenges in the training courses?

The different languages of the participants are sometimes a challenge for us as course instructors. Our courses are structured in such a way that theory and practice alternate so that what has been learned can be put directly into practice.

Why should someone come to you for training?

Because it’s fun and you get knowledge and tools for professional cleaning along the way. The Academy welcomes anyone who is willing to lend a hand and learn.

Thank you very much for your time and introduction!

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