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8113 Drycleaners and Laundry Workers

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

8113 Drycleaners and Laundry Workers

Sort, clean, fold, iron and package linen, clothing and other items in laundries and drycleaning establishments, and private residences.

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

811331 Drycleaner

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

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Inspects clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics for stains, damage and special care instructions
  • Sorts and separates items based on colour, fabric and cleaning requirements
  • Treats stains and spots using appropriate cleaning agents
  • Loads items into dry or wet cleaning machines, ensuring proper weight and balance
  • Adds cleaning agents and solvents to cleaning machines according to manufacturer instructions
  • Operates dry or wet cleaning machines to remove dirt, stains and odours from clothing and fabrics
  • Removes cleaned clothing and fabrics from cleaning machines, and inspects for any remaining stains or damage
  • Packages and prepares cleaned clothing and fabrics for return to customers
  • May repair minor damage to clothing, such as loose buttons or broken zippers
Occupation

811332 Laundry Worker

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

Specialisations

  • Folding Machine Operator
  • Hospital Linen Worker
  • Ironer or Presser
  • Linen Sorter

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles by type, colour and hygiene requirements
  • Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
  • Operates washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing and other articles
  • Irons and presses clothing, garments and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
  • Checks clothing, linen, fabrics and other articles for damage or defects
  • Folds or hangs garments, fabrics or other articles for storage or delivery
  • May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen or other articles