| Occupation Title | LOCKSMITH |
| ANZSCO Code | 323313 |
| Occupations in this Group | 323311 Engraver 323312 Gunsmith 323313 Locksmith 323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323315 Saw Maker and Repairer 323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer |
| Description | Installs and maintains locks and related security devices and systems. Registration or licensing is required. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisations | Safemaker |
| Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | 323311 Engraver 323312 Gunsmith 323314 Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer 323315 Saw Maker and Repairer 323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |