323314: Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

323314

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3233

Precision Metal Trades Workers

Skills assessor

TRA

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer (ANZSCO 323314) is a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Precision Metal Trades Workers unit group (3233), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Assembles, calibrates, installs and overhauls mechanical precision instruments and equipment. Common specialisations include Camera Repairer, Scalemaker, Scientific Instrument Maker and Repairer. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketPrecision Instrument Maker and Repairer 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 pathways8 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA).

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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