Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
OFO No: 661101
Other names for Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer:
- Camera Repairer
What is a Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer?
A Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer is responsible for maintaining, servicing, calibrating, repairing highly specialised equipment.
For example:
- Mechanical clocks
- Meteorological instruments (thermometers, odometers, pressure gauges etc)
- Orthopaedic , optical and other medical instruments (scissors, pincers etc)
- Nautical instruments etc
- Electrical instruments (volt meters etc)
What does a Precision Instrument Maker/Repairer do?
- prepares quotations
- services equipment
- dismantles instruments and re-assembles
- trouble-shoots
- repairs equipment
- calibrates precision instruments using weights and measures
- keeps record
Are you … ?
- detail orientated?
- meticulous?
- accurate?
- good with your hands?
- a person with good eyesight?
- patient?
- responsible?
- reliable?
How do I become a Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Measurement, Control and Instrumentation Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Measurement, Control and Instrumentation NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Measurement, Control and Instrumentation (Engineering and Technology) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Learnership – First Line Chemical Instrument Mechanic Level 2
- Learnership – Chemical Instrument Mechanic (Field Maintenance) Level 3
- Learnership – Chemical Instrument Mechanician Level 4
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- Learnership – Electro-mechanics Level 2
- Learnership – Electro-Mechanics (Manufacturing and Engineering) NQF Level 3
- Learnership – Electro-Mechanics (Manufacturing and Engineering) Level 4
- Trade Test
PATH 7
- RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
- If you have already been working a long time as a Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Locksmith … or … Jewellery Designer
Is becoming a Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer the right career choice for me?
