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.