Laundry Workers (ANZSCO 8115)
Laundry Workers (ANZSCO 8115) are responsible for sorting, cleaning, folding, ironing, and packaging linen, clothing, and other items in laundries, drycleaning establishments, and private residences. This occupation requires a certain level of skill, which can be obtained through formal qualifications or on-the-job training.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations within the Laundry Workers unit group have a skill level commensurate with an AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education in Australia (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). In New Zealand, a NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education is also considered equivalent (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). However, some positions may require additional on-the-job training or may have no formal qualification or training requirement.
Tasks Include:
- Sorting articles for cleaning based on type, color, fabric, and cleaning treatment required
- Placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for transport to repair and cleaning areas
- Checking and removing stains from garments, replacing buttons, and making minor repairs
- Loading and unloading washing machines, dryers, and extractors
- Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles
- Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
- Starting and stopping 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 dispatch
Occupations:
- 811511 Laundry Worker (General)
- 811512 Drycleaner
- 811513 Ironer or Presser
811511 Laundry Worker (General)
A Laundry Worker (General) is responsible for sorting, cleaning, ironing, folding, and packaging linen, clothing, and other garments in a commercial laundry. This occupation requires a skill level of 5. Specializations within this occupation include Folding Machine Operator and Linen Sorter.
811512 Drycleaner
A Drycleaner is responsible for cleaning clothing, garments, upholstery, and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines. This occupation requires a skill level of 5.
811513 Ironer or Presser
An Ironer or Presser is responsible for ironing or pressing garments and other fabrics, such as delicate and formal wear, in a commercial laundry or private residence. This occupation requires a skill level of 5.