Certificate III in Laundry Operations

MST30622

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a commercial laundry environment. It includes some supervision of staff.

Work is usually performed in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the use of equipment or application of contingency measures and within known time constraints.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Laundry Operations

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply communication skills Core
Apply infection control policies and procedures in laundry operations Core
Apply quality standards Core
Assist with maintaining workplace safety Core
Identify and handle fabrics and textiles Core
Operate washing machines Core
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Plan tasks to assist production operations Core
Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work Elective
Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work Elective
Control batch washer operations Elective
Control conditioning and safe drying processes Elective
Control laundry finishing operations Elective
Control linen rewash Elective
Control washing operations Elective
Coordinate or set-up machines for product change Elective
Coordinate the quality system and procedures Elective
Coordinate work of team or section Elective
Determine linen rental requirements Elective
Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements Elective
Identify pre-spotting requirements Elective
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs Elective
Inspect, fold and pack theatre linen Elective
Monitor and operate trade waste process Elective
Operate and monitor basic boiler Elective
Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler Elective
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace Elective
Perform tasks to support production Elective
Perform test or inspection to check product quality Elective
Plan and implement production within a work area Elective
Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch Elective
Press whole garments Elective
Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace Elective
Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise Elective
Receive and sort articles for cleaning Elective
Select, transfer and remove materials and products Elective
Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise Elective
Use RFID technology to track laundry items Elective
Work in a socially diverse environment Elective
Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Laundry Operations sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Laundry Worker (General)

    ANZSCO 811511

    Laundry Workers (General) sort, clean, iron, fold and package linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Laundry Operations

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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