Housekeeping NC II: TESDA Course Guide (Units, Hours, Fee and Jobs)

Housekeeping NC II is the TESDA qualification for hotel and resort housekeeping: preparing guest rooms, laundry, valet service and public areas. It is a classic entry into hotels, resorts and cruise ships, at home and abroad.

Level

NC II

Sector

Tourism & Hospitality

Training

About 460 hours

Assessment fee

₱1,108

Free online course

Yes

What is Housekeeping NC II?

Housekeeping NC II covers everything a room or public-area attendant does: preparing rooms for arriving guests, servicing occupied rooms, laundering linen and guest clothes, cleaning public areas and equipment, providing valet service and handling difficult situations such as intoxicated guests.

The qualification can also be earned unit by unit through Certificates of Competency (COC).

What you will learn

The core units of competency in the Housekeeping NC II Training Regulation are:

• Provide housekeeping services to guests
• Clean and prepare rooms for incoming guests
• Provide valet / butler service
• Launder linen and guests’ clothes
• Clean public areas, facilities and equipment
• Deal with intoxicated guests

On top of these, every TESDA qualification includes basic competencies (workplace communication, teamwork, professionalism, occupational health and safety) and common competencies for the sector.

The TESDA Women’s Center runs Housekeeping NC II in about 460 nominal hours (58 days). Other providers may differ.

Learn Housekeeping NC II online for free

The TESDA Online Program has free online courses for Housekeeping NC II. Tick each one as you finish it — your progress is saved on this device:

Open the course finder to enroll, or create your free account first. The online courses give you a Certificate of Completion — the National Certificate requires the assessment below.

How to get your Housekeeping NC II certificate

1. TrainEnroll at a TESDA-registered training center or school (ask about scholarships), and use the free online courses to study the theory.
2. Prepare your requirementsApplication form, Self-Assessment Guide for Housekeeping NC II, and three colored passport-size photos.
3. Book your competency assessmentChoose a TESDA-accredited assessment center that is accredited for Housekeeping NC II. Expect a fee of around ₱1,108 (sample from one center; confirm before paying).
4. Pass and claim your NCIf you are found competent, apply for certification and claim your Housekeeping NC II National Certificate. It is valid for 5 years.

Full guide to TESDA assessment centers, requirements and fees →

Jobs you can apply for

• Room attendant
• Public area attendant
• Laundry attendant
• Valet / butler (with experience)
• Cruise-ship stateroom attendant

Housekeeping is one of the most common hospitality jobs for Filipinos abroad, in hotels and on cruise ships. Recruiters typically ask for the NC II and hotel experience.

Is Housekeeping NC II right for you?

• You are tidy, physically active and like a fast routine
• You want an entry-level job in hotels, resorts or cruise ships
• You are thinking of working abroad in hospitality
• You want a foundation to move up to Housekeeping NC III or IV

Frequently asked questions

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Sources: TESDA Women’s Center — Housekeeping NC II · TESDA Online Program · LPU Batangas — assessment fees. Disclaimer: Courses TESDA is an independent guide, not TESDA. Information may contain errors or change without notice — always verify with official sources before making decisions.