Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRADES WORKERS machine and prepare aircraft systems, metal parts, subassemblies and precision instruments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor 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.

Tasks Include:

forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machine tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal;
checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for fit;
fitting parts into machines using hand tools;
dismantling, repairing and replacing defective parts, and testing and reassembling aircraft components and systems and precision instruments;
assembling parts and subassemblies of precision implements, locks, timepieces and firearms;
testing circuits in electronic timepieces and manufactured articles;
making and repairing tools, equipment and engineering patterns.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

3231 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists
3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers
3234 Toolmakers and Engineering Patternmakers