Cleaners and Laundry Workers

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.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

#### In 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)

#### In 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 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