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NOC 65320 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators operate machines to dry-clean or launder garments and other articles. Dry cleaning and laundry inspectors and assemblers check finished garments and other articles to ensure that they meet required standards for dry-cleaning, laundering and pressing, and assemble and bag finished garments and other articles. This unit group also includes workers who iron, press or otherwise finish garments and household articles. They are employed in dry cleaning, laundry and fur cleaning establishments, and in the laundries of hotels, hospitals and other institutions.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 65320 encompasses dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations. Classified under TEER 5, this unit group includes workers who operate dry cleaning, laundry, and pressing machines to clean, iron, and finish garments and other textile articles. These professionals are commonly employed in retail dry cleaning and laundry establishments, commercial laundries, industrial cleaning plants, and laundry departments of hotels, hospitals, and other institutions.
Typical duties under NOC 65320 include sorting, weighing, and loading clothing or linens into laundry or dry cleaning machines, adjusting machine controls, adding detergents or chemical agents, and operating pressing machines to finish garments. Workers also inspect items for stains or damage, perform minor fabric repairs, and package finished goods for delivery or pickup. There are no strict formal education requirements, though some secondary school education may be required, and employers typically provide on-the-job training.
As a TEER 5 occupation, individuals in NOC 65320 may qualify for specific Canadian immigration pathways, such as certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that target entry-level or semi-skilled positions, or specific regional immigration pilots. Candidates must meet the exact criteria of their chosen pathway, including language proficiency, educational credentials, and work experience requirements.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.