Carpet Cleaner
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 81Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Minor group
- 811Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Unit group
- 8119Other Cleaners and Laundry Workers
Description
Cleans carpets, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.
Specialisations
- Upholstery Cleaner
Unit group
8119 · Other Cleaners and Laundry WorkersDescription
This unit group covers Cleaners and Laundry Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Carpet Cleaners, Roof Gutter Cleaners and Window Cleaners.
Skill level
Australia
4; 5
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects carpets, rugs and upholstery to determine an appropriate cleaning method
- Vacuums carpets, rugs and upholstery to remove dirt and debris
- Applies pre-treatment solutions to stains and heavily soiled areas
- Cleans carpets, rugs and upholstery using appropriate cleaning equipment, such as steam cleaners and extraction machines
- Applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants to carpets, rugs and upholstery
- Removes excess moisture from carpets, rugs and upholstery using extraction equipment
- Inspects and evaluates the cleanliness of carpets, rugs and upholstery post-cleaning
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/8/81/811/8119
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
