Group
Occupation
811332 Laundry Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
811332 Laundry Worker
Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds, and packages linen, clothing, and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence.
Specialisations
- Folding Machine Operator
- Hospital Linen Worker
- Ironer or Presser
- Linen Sorter
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles to type, colour, and hygiene requirements
- Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
- Operates washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing, and other articles
- Irons and presses clothing, garments, and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
- Checks clothing, linen, fabrics, and other articles for damage or defects
- Folds or hangs garments, fabrics, or other articles for storage or delivery
- May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen, or other articles