8114 Housekeepers

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications 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 the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
• sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
• dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
• picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
• restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
• stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
• maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
• picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
• preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
• taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries

• 811411 Commercial Housekeeper
• 811412 Domestic Housekeeper

Cleans, vacuums and mops floors, makes beds, and restocks mini bars and bathroom supplies in hotel and motel rooms and other commercial premises.

Skill Level: 5

Cleans, cooks and performs other housekeeping tasks in private residences.

Skill Level: 5