Precision Metal Trades Workers

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

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit 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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- 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