Business & Cross-Cutting
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a credentialed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
2–4 mo full-time · 600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE fundamentalstrade math and measurementprofessional communication and career readinessfiber and fabric identification by content and constructionstain chemistry and classificationsolvent-based drycleaning systems and machine operationprofessional wetcleaning systems and machine operationpressing and finishing techniquesspotting procedures and spotting-agent selectiongarment alterations and repairscommercial laundry processing and flatwork finishingOSHA and EPA solvent handling and hazardous-waste complianceplant management, production workflow, and customer servicecapstone project integrating trade skillsexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation for DLI and TRSA credentials
Course & assessment plan
13 courses · 600 clock hours · tuition $5,235 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| DLI Certified Professional Drycleaner | Industry certification | Drycleaning & Laundry Institute |
| DLI Certified Professional Wetcleaner | Industry certification | Drycleaning & Laundry Institute |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
| TRSA Certified Professional Laundry Manager | Industry certification | Textile Rental Services Association |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Resort: Culinary Arts → Restaurant Management → Hotel & Hospitality Operations → Event & Tourism Management → Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
Textile & Garment Care: Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products → Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
