Cleaning and laundry courses
Want to work in cleaning or dry cleaning? Both ways in start with a certificate: one for general cleaning, one for the technical side of a dry cleaning shop. Here's what each course leads to, how long it takes and what it costs.
- Quickest way to start
- 1 year
- Certificate III, typical full time length
- What the jobs pay
- $49,400 to $69,800
- median pay across 2 jobs, some estimated
Which course do you need?
It depends on the job you want.
Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Work as a cleaner
Clean homes, offices, shops and schools, choosing the right method and products for each surface and often working on your own.
JobCleaner
Median pay$69,800
- How long it takes
- Typically 1 to 2 years
Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Work as a drycleaner
Sort fabrics, choose solvents, treat stains and finish garments on the press, and supervise others in the shop.
JobDrycleaner
Median pay$49,400 (estimate)
- How long it takes
- Typically 1 to 2 years
Other certificates and diplomas
Jobs you can do with this study
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, not a starting salary.
- CleanerWhat you needCertificate IIIMedian pay$69,800
- DrycleanerWhat you needCertificate IIIMedian pay$49,400 (estimate)
“In demand” means the job is on the national skills shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure. Check the course and provider are approved for the work you want, as rules differ by state.
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