Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 25.0% | 33.6% | 18.9% | 7.0% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/precision-metal-trades-workers?occupationCode=3233
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Precision Metal Trades Workers fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.
Requisite Education:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- Yes, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
- dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
- inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
- installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
- calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
- making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
- testing circuits in electronic timepieces
- may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs
323311 Engraver ANZSCO
Inscribes letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
323312 Gunsmith ANZSCO
Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers and other firearms. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
323313 Locksmith ANZSCO
Installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer ANZSCO
Assembles, calibrates, installs and overhauls mechanical precision instruments and equipment.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Camera Repairer
- Scalemaker
- Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer
323315 Saw Doctor ANZSCO
Repairs, sets and sharpens blades for circular, band and other saws.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Specialisation:
- Saw Sharpener
323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repair ANZSCO
Makes, repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
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