Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or
• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• removing rubbish and emptying containers, bins and trays
• dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
• vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains and floors
• applying cleaning agents to remove stains and dirt
• washing articles to remove stains and dirt
• picking up, sorting, washing, drying and ironing linen and clothes
• cleaning windows and other glass surfaces

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• washing, drying, polishing and waxing vehicle exteriors
• vacuuming vehicle interiors, and drycleaning carpets and upholstery
• applying cleaning agents to remove stains from vehicle interiors
• washing tyres and wheel arches, and blackening tyres
• washing and polishing vehicle windows
• emptying and cleaning compartments in vehicles
• may make minor repairs and touch up finishes to remove scratches

• 811111 Car Detailer

Alternative Title:

• Vehicle Detailer

Washes and cleans exteriors and interiors of motor vehicles, and touches up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for sale or rent.

Skill Level: 5

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• vacuuming carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture
• cleaning, dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
• removing rubbish and recyclable material, and emptying containers, bins and trays
• stripping wax from floors, re-waxing and polishing floors
• cleaning and disinfecting laundry and bathroom fixtures, replenishing supplies and reporting defective plumbing fixtures
• operating industrial vacuum cleaners to clean floors, work areas and machines
• removing dust and dirt from ceilings, walls, overhead pipes and fixtures
• applying acids and solvents to surfaces to remove stains and dirt
• removing lint, dust, soot, oil, grease, sludge and other residues from machines, hulls and holds of ships, and interiors and exteriors of furnaces, boilers and tanks
• may clean exteriors of buildings by sand-blasting and applying solvents

• 811211 Commercial Cleaner

Cleans offices, residential complexes, hospitals, schools, industrial work areas, industrial machines, construction sites and other commercial premises using heavy duty cleaning equipment.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Aircraft Cabin Cleaner
• School Cleaner

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• vacuuming carpets, curtains and upholstered furniture
• sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing tiled, vinyl, timber and concrete floors
• tidying rooms, emptying wastepaper bins and removing refuse and recyclable material
• cleaning, disinfecting and deodorising kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
• dusting, cleaning and polishing furniture and other homewares
• cleaning windows and other glass surfaces

• 811311 Domestic Cleaner

Cleans and tidies private dwellings such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses.

Skill Level: 5

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
• sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
• dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
• picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
• restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
• stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
• maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
• picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
• preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
• taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries

• 811411 Commercial Housekeeper
• 811412 Domestic Housekeeper

Cleans, vacuums and mops floors, makes beds, and restocks mini bars and bathroom supplies in hotel and motel rooms and other commercial premises.

Skill Level: 5

Cleans, cooks and performs other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

Skill Level: 5

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
• placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
• checking and removing stains from garments, and replacing buttons and making minor repairs
• loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors
• adding cleaning agents and starches to articles
• smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
• stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
• ironing and pressing clean articles
• placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
• packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch

• 811511 Laundry Worker (General)
• 811512 Drycleaner
• 811513 Ironer or Presser

Sorts, cleans, irons, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

• Folding Machine Operator
• Linen Sorter

Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.

Skill Level: 5

Irons or presses garments and other fabrics, such as delicate and formal wear, in a commercial laundry or private residence.

Skill Level: 5

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

The occupation Carpet Cleaner in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using cleaning machines and their attachments
• selecting and applying cleaning agents to remove stains from carpets, windows and surfaces
• filling carpet cleaning machines with water and other cleaning agents
• using ladders, swinging scaffolds, bosun's chairs, hydraulic bucket trucks and other equipment to reach and clean windows in multi-storey buildings
• pushing pile-lifting machines over carpets and brushing pile to raise and fluff nap
• treating carpets with soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants, and treating for pests
• cleaning stone walls, metal surfaces, fascia's and window frames using high pressure water cleaners and solvents
• applying chemicals and high pressure cleaning methods to remove micro-organisms from water and filtration systems, and using wet vacuums and other suction equipment to remove scale, accumulated dirt and other deposits from swimming pools, cooling tower components and drains

• 811611 Carpet Cleaner
• 811612 Window Cleaner
• 811699 Cleaners nec

Cleans carpets, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Upholstery Cleaner

Cleans interior and exterior window surfaces.

Skill Level: 5

This occupation group covers Cleaners not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

• Chimney Sweep
• Graffiti Cleaner
• High Pressure Cleaner
• Swimming Pool Cleaner