323313: Locksmith

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

323313

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3233

Precision Metal Trades Workers

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 323313 identifies Locksmith as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Precision Metal Trades Workers unit group (3233), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketLocksmith is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Precision Metal Trades Workers unit group earn an average of $1,309 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 30.2 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,309

↓ 9% below national avg

Average age

30.2 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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