1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 41 Mechanical and Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons >> 411 Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons >> 4115 Precision Metal Tradespersons >> 4115-11 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

4115-11	Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
	Instrument Fitter

Assembles, calibrates, installs and overhauls mechanical precision instruments and equipment.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

fits and assembles instrument parts and sub-assemblies such as springs, valves, plates, bearings, lenses and glass faces
calibrates instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
installs industrial instruments and equipment such as control panels, meters and fixed cameras
overhauls instruments and equipment
dismantles instruments, and repairs or replaces defective parts
monitors performance using testing and measuring instruments, and makes adjustments
records action taken

Specialisations:
Camera Repairer
Scalemaker
Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer