Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer Career and Immigration options for Australia

Profile Title: Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer Career and Immigration options for Australia

Alternative Title:Not Defined

ANZSCO Code: 323314 | Unit Code: 3233

Skill Level: Level 3 | Work Experience: 1 Years

Assessing Bodies: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

Skill Occupation List (SOL): STSOL

Specialization: Camera Repairer, Scalemaker, Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer

Profile Description: Assembles, calibrates, installs and overhauls mechanical precision instruments and equipment

Job Duties:

• 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

Skill Level Description: 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: NZ Register 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.

Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):

• 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
• 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
• 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short Term Stream
• 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
• 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
• 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated

Registration or Licensing: may be required

Industries: Precision Metal Trades Workers are mainly employed in: Other Services; Public Administration and Safety; and Manufacturing

Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Precision Metal Trades Workers is Certificate III/IV (64.8 per cent).

Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Precision Metal Trades Workers is expected to be low (equal to or less than 5,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).

Age Group: The main age group is 45-54 years (24.5 per cent) and the median age is 47 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).

Gender: The female share of Precision Metal Trades Workers is 7.5 per cent and 90.4 per cent of Precision Metal Trades Workers work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 40.3 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).

Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $1,204 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).

Employment: Employment for this occupation remained relatively steady in the past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Precision Metal Trades Workers to November 2020 is expected to grow strongly.