Group
Occupation
811333 Drycleaner
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
811333 Drycleaner
Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.
Skill level: 4
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 multi-solvent or wet cleaning machines ensuring proper weight distribution and balance
- Adds cleaning agents and chemical 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
- Prepares and packages cleaned clothing and fabrics for return to customers
- May repair minor damage to clothing, such as loose buttons or broken zippers