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Unit Group

8111 Commercial Cleaners

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

8111 Commercial Cleaners

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

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
Occupation

811131 Commercial Cleaner

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

Specialisations

  • Aircraft Cabin Cleaner
  • Hospital Cleaner
  • Public Transport Cleaner
  • School Cleaner

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Cleans and sanitises various commercial premises, including offices, hospitals, schools and construction sites
  • Operates heavy duty cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers and pressure washers
  • Removes rubbish and waste materials from designated areas
  • Dusts, polishes and disinfects furniture, fixtures and surfaces
  • Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors
  • Cleans internal window surfaces, mirrors and other glass surfaces
  • Maintains and organises cleaning equipment and supplies
  • Reports any maintenance or repair needs, or diminished supplies to the appropriate personnel
  • Follows safety procedures and guidelines while performing cleaning tasks