Precision Metal Trades Workers
ANZSCO 3233
7,800
16%
5%
$1,537
39 yrs
Stable
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Precision Metal Trades Workers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair, Certificate III in Saw Technology, Certificate III in Locksmithing, and Certificate IV in Small Arms Weapon Maintenance.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Stable.
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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
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Precision Metal Trades Workers.
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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