811331 Drycleaner
Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.
- Major group
- 8 Labourers
- Unit group
- 8113 Drycleaners and Laundry Workers
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 5
Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?
OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.
Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.
Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- 8 Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 81 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Minor group
- 811 Cleaners and Laundry Workers
- Unit group
- 8113 Drycleaners and Laundry Workers
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
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
No alternative titles are currently attached.
Compare before choosing
Compare OSCA 811331 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code811331 Drycleaner | 811332 Laundry Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using drycleaning agents and machines. | Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 5 | Skill Level 5 |
| Key tasks |
|
|
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
In this section
- 811331Drycleaner
- 811332Laundry Worker
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
This site is an independent reference resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the ABS, ATO or any Australian Government agency.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.