Group
Occupation
821435 Security Door and Screen Installer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
821435 Security Door and Screen Installer
Measures, installs, maintains and repairs security doors, window screens, grilles and shutters in residential and commercial premises.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Window Furnishing Installers are excluded from this occupation. Window Furnishing Installers are included in Occupation 821434 Window Furnishing Installer.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Measures entryway and window frames to determine dimensions and assess whether surfaces are suitable for installation of security doors, shutters or screens
- Selects or prepares security doors, shutters or screens to fit the dimensions and requirements of each installation site
- Drills, anchors and secures fixtures to surrounding brick, timber or other building materials using heavy-duty, tamper-resistant fasteners
- Installs multi-point locking systems, handles, hinges and bug seals, and tests fixtures to confirm correct operation
- Checks that completed installations meet relevant Australian standards and product specifications for security and safety
- May provide post-installation maintenance and repair services to ensure fixtures continue to operate correctly and comply with warranty requirements