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LOCKSMITH

ANZSCO 323313 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A locksmith installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. Locksmith is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

  

Specialisations

 

  • Safe maker

 

 

 

Locksmith Occupation Lists
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Group: 3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a locksmith in Australia is to 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 the locksmith unit group (Group 3233) 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 in Australia may be required as a locksmith.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the locksmith group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Locksmith English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Locksmith is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Locksmith in Australia is $ 77,035 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 42.2

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3233) Precision metal trades workers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

 

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