Career pathway
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.
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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
