3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers

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)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• 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
• 323312 Gunsmith
• 323313 Locksmith
• 323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
• 323315 Saw Doctor
• 323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

Inscribes letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.

Skill Level: 3

Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers and other firearms. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Safemaker

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

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Camera Repairer
• Scalemaker
• Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer

Repairs, sets and sharpens blades for circular, band and other saws.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Saw Sharpener

Makes, repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks.

Skill Level: 3