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Certificate III · national qualification
Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
This certificate trains you to run the technical side of a dry cleaning business, from sorting and identifying fabrics and textiles to choosing the right solvents, treating stains and finishing garments on the press.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- Main job
- Drycleaner
- $49,400 (estimate) median pay
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an eye for different fabrics and textiles
- care in handling chemicals and solvents
- patience for treating stains and finishing garments
- an interest in working safely with others
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Drycleaner
Drycleaners clean, press and finish garments and other textiles using solvent based machines and hand spotting, so customers get their clothes back wearable and looking smart.
What else you need
Complete the qualification's technical training and workplace safety requirements.
Median pay$49,400 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for LDCT Laundry Dry Cleaning training (opens in a new tab)
LDCT Laundry Dry Cleaning training
LDCT Laundry Dry Cleaning Training, NSW
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What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations.
- Identifying fabrics and textiles
- Stain removal and spotting
- Operating dry cleaning machines
- Pressing garments and work
- Handling cleaning chemicals safely
- Workplace safety and sustainability
See all 10 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It suits someone already working in a laundry or dry cleaning shop who wants more skilled and varied work. You learn to run the technical side of dry cleaning, with some supervision of staff.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.