Skills & competences

Description

Hand launderers and pressers launder, press or dry-clean garments, linen and other textiles by hand.
Tasks include -
(a) laundering and pressing linen, clothing, fabrics and similar articles by hand in a laundry or other establishment;
(b) cleaning, by hand and with chemical solutions, clothing, fabrics, leather goods and similar articles, in a dry-cleaning or other establishment;
(c) replacing buttons and making minor repairs;
(d) placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Dry-cleaner (hand)
- Hand launderer
- Hand presser
- Ironer
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Dry-cleaning machine operator - 8157
- Laundry machine operator - 8157
- Pressing machine operator (laundry) - 8157