Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers

Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers machine and prepare aircraft systems, metal parts, subassemblies and precision instruments. Motor Mechanics are excluded from this minor group.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor 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.

**Tasks include:**

- forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machine tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal - checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for fit - fitting parts into machines using hand tools - dismantling, repairing and replacing defective parts, and testing and reassembling aircraft components and systems and precision instruments - assembling parts and subassemblies of precision implements, locks, timepieces and firearms - testing circuits in electronic timepieces and manufactured articles - making and repairing tools, equipment and engineering patterns