Occupation

811331 Drycleaner

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

811331 Drycleaner

Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Inspects clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics for stains, damage and special care instructions
  • Sorts and separates items based on colour, fabric and cleaning requirements
  • Treats stains and spots using appropriate cleaning agents
  • Loads items into dry or wet cleaning machines, ensuring proper weight and balance
  • Adds cleaning agents and solvents to cleaning machines according to manufacturer instructions
  • Operates dry or wet cleaning machines to remove dirt, stains and odours from clothing and fabrics
  • Removes cleaned clothing and fabrics from cleaning machines, and inspects for any remaining stains or damage
  • Packages and prepares cleaned clothing and fabrics for return to customers
  • May repair minor damage to clothing, such as loose buttons or broken zippers