Registered Migration Australia

LOCKSMITH

ANZSCO 323313




Description

Installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

Specialisations

  • Safemaker

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

 

 

 

Group: 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers

 

 

 

 

Description

fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.

 

Tasks

  • 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

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.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP