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Precision Metal Trades Workers

ANZSCO 3233

Employed

7,800

Part-time share

16%

Female share

5%

Median weekly earnings

$1,537

Median age

39 yrs

Employment outlook

Stable

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Precision Metal Trades Workers fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.4%
VIC
28.9%
QLD
14.6%
WA
12.7%
SA
6.1%
ACT
2%
TAS
1.8%
NT
1.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Precision Metal Trades Workers.

  • Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair

    MEM31019 · AQF 3 · 2 providers

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  • Certificate III in Saw Technology

    FWP31021 · AQF 3 · 2 providers

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  • Certificate III in Locksmithing

    MEM30819 · AQF 3 · 5 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Small Arms Weapon Maintenance

    11435NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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