Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

LAUNDRY WORKERS sort, clean, fold, iron and package linen, clothing and other items in laundries and drycleaning establishments, and private residences.

Indicative Skill Level:

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.

Tasks Include:

sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required;
placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas;
checking and removing stains from garments, and replacing buttons and making minor repairs;
loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors;
adding cleaning agents and starches to articles;
smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines;
stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles;
ironing and pressing clean articles;
placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection;
packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch.

Occupations:

811511 Laundry Worker (General)
811512 Drycleaner
811513 Ironer or Presser