UNIT GROUP 4115 PRECISION METAL TRADESPERSONS
PRECISION METAL TRADESPERSONS fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- assembling parts and sub-assemblies of precision implements, locks, timepieces and firearms
- calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
- dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and fire arms, repairing or replacing defective parts and reassembling article using hand or power tools or specially designed machines
- testing circuits in electronic timepieces
- installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
- making blades for circular, band or other power saws or repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand or power saws
- inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies or other ornamental items
Occupations:
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