Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Overview
- Program code: C3286
- Campus: City campus
- National curriculum code: LMT31110
This Certificate aims to provide the skills and knowledge for people seeking employment in the laundry industry. Tasks undertaken include:
- controlling washing machine operation
- performing linen rewash
- coordinating/processing products for storage/despatch
- participating in, leading and facilitating work teams.
This program is delivered through:
- on-the-job training
- workplace delivery by RMIT staff
- manuals and other learning materials.
Duration
Certificate II: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Certificate III: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Features
Learning and teaching
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.
You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
Program structure
Certificate II (Traineeship)
- apply quality standards
- basic conditioning and/or drying processes
- basic finishing operation
- basic machine operation
- collect receive and sort product
- follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- production conditioning and/or drying processes
- production finishing equipment operations
- production washing machine operation.
Certificate III (Apprenticeship)
- apply quality standards
- basic conditioning and/or drying processes
- basic finishing operation
- basic linen rewash
- basic machine operation
- collect, receive and sort product
- control washing machine operation - preliminary
- control washing machine advanced
- coordinate/process products for storage/despatch - preliminary
- coordinate/process products for storage/despatch - advanced
- follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
- participate in, lead and facilitate work teams
- production conditioning and/or drying processes
- production finishing equipment operations
- production linen rewash
- production washing machine operation.
Currently no program structure is available online. Please contact the school listed under "Owning school" below.
Industry connections
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
Career
Trainees are prepared for a range of production careers like:
- laundry hand
- laundry supervisor
- laundry owner.
Professional recognition and accreditation
These Certificates are nationally accredited and are recognised by laundry associations.
Entry requirements
You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.
Program entry requirements
Applicants for the apprenticeship must be employed, registered with an Australian Apprenticeship centre, and nominate RMIT as their Registered Training Organisation. There are no entrance requirements for all other applicants.
Prerequisites
None
Selection tasks
None
How to apply
Applicants must apply directly to the School of Fashion and Textiles
Liz Debono
Tel. +61 3 9925 9102
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au
Fees
Tuition fees vary according to each program.
There are 2 tuition fee types:
- Victorian Government subsidised places where your fee is shared between you and the Victorian Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria
- full fees where you will be responsible for the full cost.
Fee assistance
As a TAFE student you may be eligible for the following:
- TAFE fee concession
- VET FEE-HELP loan scheme.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.
Other fees
In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF).
There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.
Pathways
In TAFE, RMIT University recognises and accepts any Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment that are issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Credit will therefore be given for modules or units of competency for which an original official Certificate or Statement of Attainment is produced.
Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work, committee responsibilities, family duties and hobbies).
Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Owning school
Fashion & Textiles
Contact details
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Make an enquiry
OR
Liz Debono
School of Fashion and Textiles
Building 512, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick
Tel. +61 3 9925 9102
Fax: +61 3 9925 9129
Email: liz.debono@rmit.edu.au
Disclaimer
Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.