Other Cleaners, classified under ANZSCO 8116, are professionals who specialize in cleaning various surfaces, materials, and objects. This occupation involves using specialized cleaning equipment and chemicals to effectively clean carpets, windows, walls, swimming pools, and cooling towers.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Other Cleaners unit group require a certain level of skill, which is outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations, a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of a formal qualification. In certain instances, no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be necessary.

The occupation of Carpet Cleaner within this unit group requires a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Relevant experience of at least one year may substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. In certain instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using cleaning machines and their attachments
• Selecting and applying cleaning agents to remove stains from carpets, windows, and surfaces
• Filling carpet cleaning machines with water and other cleaning agents
• Using ladders, swinging scaffolds, bosun's chairs, hydraulic bucket trucks, and other equipment to reach and clean windows in multi-storey buildings
• Pushing pile-lifting machines over carpets and brushing pile to raise and fluff nap
• Treating carpets with soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants, and treating for pests
• Cleaning stone walls, metal surfaces, fascia's, and window frames using high-pressure water cleaners and solvents
• Applying chemicals and high-pressure cleaning methods to remove micro-organisms from water and filtration systems, and using wet vacuums and other suction equipment to remove scale, accumulated dirt, and other deposits from swimming pools, cooling tower components, and drains

Occupations:

• 811611 Carpet Cleaner
• 811612 Window Cleaner
• 811699 Cleaners nec

811611 Carpet Cleaner

A Carpet Cleaner specializes in cleaning carpets, rugs, and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid, and steam cleaning methods. They also apply soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants to enhance the cleanliness and freshness of the treated surfaces.

Skill Level: 4

Specialization: Upholstery Cleaner

811612 Window Cleaner

A Window Cleaner is responsible for cleaning both interior and exterior window surfaces. They ensure that windows are spotless and free from dirt and streaks.

Skill Level: 5

811699 Cleaners nec

The Cleaners nec occupation group includes cleaners who do not fall under any other specific category. This group covers various specialized cleaners.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

• Chimney Sweep
• Graffiti Cleaner
• High Pressure Cleaner
• Swimming Pool Cleaner