National Occupational Standard — Laundry Specialist

National Occupational Standard — Laundry Worker

According to relevant provisions of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, in order to further improve the national occupational standard system and provide scientific and standardized basis for vocational education, vocational training, and vocational skill appraisal, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security organized relevant experts to formulate the "National Occupational Standard for Laundry Worker (Revised 2007)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Standard").
1. This "Standard" is based on the "Occupational Classification Dictionary of the People's Republic of China" and aims to objectively reflect the current level of this occupation and the requirements for practitioners. It clearly defines the scope of activities, work content, skill requirements, and knowledge level of this occupation, fully considering the impact of economic development, technological progress, and industrial structure changes.

2. The formulation of this "Standard" follows the requirements of relevant technical regulations, ensuring the standardization of the "Standard" format, reflecting the characteristics of being oriented towards occupational activities and centered on occupational skills, and also making it flexible and practical to adjust according to technological development, meeting the needs of training, appraisal, and employment.

3. This "Standard" divides this occupation into five levels according to relevant regulations, including four aspects: occupational overview, basic requirements, work requirements, and weighting table.

4. This "Standard" was completed through the joint efforts of relevant experts and practitioners. The main contributors to the writing include: Pan Wei, Wang Houzeng, Wu Jingmiao, Li Guangze, Qi Datong, Zhu Lijun, Wu Ruizhang, Zhang Zhongbang; the main reviewers include: Wang Shuyuan, Shu Qi, Wang Xueren, Ren Fengmei, Chen Qijun, Nie Denglin, Geng Yue, Ren Shucheng, Yin Shuxiang, Chen Lei. During the formulation process, strong support was received from the Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce, for which thanks are hereby expressed.

5. This "Standard" has been approved by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and has been implemented since January 2, 2008.

National Occupational Standard for Laundry Worker

1. Occupational Overview

1.1 Occupational Title

Laundry Worker.

1.2 Occupational Definition

Personnel who use washing machines, ironing tools and equipment, detergents (powders), or various solvents to perform washing, dry cleaning, stain removal, maintenance, ironing, and other tasks on fabrics and leather products.

1.3 Occupational Levels

This occupation is divided into five levels: Junior (National Occupational Qualification Level 5), Intermediate (Level 4), Senior (Level 3), Technician (Level 2), and Senior Technician (Level 1).

1.4 Occupational Environment

Indoors, normal temperature.

1.5 Occupational Ability Characteristics

Strong color perception; flexible fingers and arms, coordinated movements; certain learning ability.

1.6 Basic Educational Level

Junior high school graduate.
1.7 Training Requirements
1.7.1 Training Duration
Full-time vocational school education, determined according to its training objectives and teaching plan. Promotion training duration: Junior level not less than 160 standard class hours; Intermediate not less than 120; Senior not less than 150; Technician not less than 120; Senior Technician not less than 100.
1.7.2 Training Instructors
Instructors for junior training should have senior or above occupational qualification certificates in this occupation or intermediate or above professional technical positions in related fields; instructors for intermediate and senior training should have technician or above occupational qualification certificates in this occupation or intermediate or above professional technical positions in related fields; instructors for technician training should have senior technician occupational qualification certificates or senior professional technical positions in related fields; instructors for senior technician training should have senior technician occupational qualification certificates for more than 3 years or senior professional technical positions in related fields.
1.7.3 Training Venue and Equipment
Theoretical knowledge training should be conducted in a standard classroom that can accommodate more than 20 students, equipped with projectors, televisions, and playback devices. Practical training venues should meet training requirements, equipped with corresponding washing, ironing, stain removal equipment and tools, with complete safety facilities, good ventilation, and sufficient lighting.
1.8 Appraisal Requirements
1.8.1 Applicable Objects
Personnel engaged in or preparing to engage in this occupation.
1.8.2 Application Conditions
— Junior (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) Completed the prescribed standard class hours of formal junior training in this occupation and obtained a completion certificate.
(2) Have continuously worked as an intern in this occupation for more than 2 years.
(3) Completed the apprenticeship period in this occupation.
— Intermediate (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) After obtaining the junior occupational qualification certificate, have continuously worked in this occupation for more than 3 years, completed the prescribed standard class hours of formal intermediate training, and obtained a completion certificate.
(2) After obtaining the junior occupational qualification certificate, have continuously worked in this occupation for more than 5 years.
(3) Have continuously worked in this occupation for more than 7 years.
(4) Obtained a graduation certificate from a secondary or higher vocational school with intermediate skills training as the target, recognized by the labor security administrative department.
— Senior (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) After obtaining the intermediate professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 4 years, complete the prescribed standard hours of formal advanced training in this occupation, and obtain a completion certificate.
(2) After obtaining the intermediate professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 7 years.
(3) Obtain a graduation certificate from a senior technical school or a higher vocational school recognized by the labor security administrative department, with advanced skills as the training goal in this occupation (major).
(4) Graduates with a college degree or above in this major or related majors who have obtained the intermediate professional qualification certificate in this occupation and have continuously engaged in this occupation for more than 2 years.
——Technician (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) After obtaining the senior professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 5 years, complete the prescribed standard hours of formal technician training in this occupation, and obtain a completion certificate.
(2) After obtaining the intermediate professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 7 years.
(3) Obtain a graduation certificate from a senior technical school or a higher vocational school recognized by the labor security administrative department, with advanced skills as the training goal in this occupation (major).
(4) Graduates with a college degree or above in this major or related majors who have obtained the intermediate professional qualification certificate in this occupation and have continuously engaged in this occupation for more than 2 years.
——Technician (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) After obtaining the senior professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 5 years, complete the prescribed standard hours of formal technician training in this occupation, and obtain a completion certificate.
(2) After obtaining the senior professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 8 years.
(3) Graduates from senior technical schools in this occupation (major) who have obtained the senior professional qualification certificate in this occupation and have continuously engaged in this occupation for more than 2 years.
——Senior Technician (meeting one of the following conditions)
(1) After obtaining the technician professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 3 years, complete the prescribed standard hours of formal senior technician training in this occupation, and obtain a completion certificate.
(2) After obtaining the technician professional qualification certificate in this occupation, continuously engage in this occupation for more than 5 years.
1.8.3 Assessment Methods
The assessment is divided into theoretical knowledge examination and skill operation assessment. The theoretical knowledge examination is conducted as a closed-book written test, and the skill operation assessment is conducted through on-site practical operation or simulated on-site practical operation. Considering the differences between textile clothing and leather clothing and the professionalism of candidates' actual work, for the intermediate, senior, and technician levels, candidates can choose to take the washing and finishing skill operation assessment in either textile clothing or leather clothing categories. Other assessments are not categorized and are conducted according to designated items. Both theoretical knowledge examination and skill operation assessment are scored on a 100-point scale, with a passing score of 60 or above. Technicians and senior technicians must also undergo a comprehensive evaluation.
1.8.4 Ratio of Assessors to Candidates
The ratio of assessors to candidates for the theoretical knowledge examination is 1:20, with no fewer than 2 assessors in each standard classroom; the ratio for skill operation assessment is 1:5, with no fewer than 3 assessors; the comprehensive evaluation committee consists of no fewer than 5 members.
1.8.5 Assessment Time
The theoretical knowledge examination lasts no less than 90 minutes, the skill operation assessment lasts no less than 50 minutes, and the comprehensive evaluation lasts no less than 30 minutes.
1.8.6 Assessment Venue and Equipment
The theoretical knowledge examination is conducted in a standard classroom. The skill operation assessment venue should meet assessment requirements and be equipped with corresponding washing, ironing, stain removal, and other equipment and workstations. Safety facilities should be complete, ventilation conditions good, and lighting sufficient.