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811 · ANZSCO 2022

Cleaners and Laundry Workers

Classification
Minor
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

Cleaners and Laundry Workers clean vehicles, commercial, industrial and domestic premises, construction sites and industrial machines, and clothing and other items in laundries and drycleaning establishments.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4); or 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

Tasks include

  • removing rubbish and emptying containers, bins and trays
  • dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
  • vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets, upholstery, curtains and floors
  • applying cleaning agents to remove stains and dirt
  • washing articles to remove stains and dirt
  • picking up, sorting, washing, drying and ironing linen and clothes
  • cleaning windows and other glass surfaces

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