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
Next release Unknown
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
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