§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

laundry ironer

Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers.

Description

Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers. They clean and maintain the ironing and drying area and organise the items accordingly.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

organisational policies properties of textile materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate dry cleaning pressing machines sort textile items maintain customer service read care labels collect items for laundry service handle linen in stock distinguish accessories identify cloth items iron textiles distinguish fabrics

OPTIONALOptional competences

count money set up machine controls follow up orders for customers clean surfaces clean equipment guarantee customer satisfaction pleat fabrics evaluate garment quality sell services

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)