1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 41 Mechanical and Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons >> 411 Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons >> 4115 Precision Metal Tradespersons >> 4115-19 Gunsmith

4115-19	Gunsmith
	Armourer

Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers and other firearms.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

examines firearm parts and sub-assemblies such as barrels, triggers, bolts, ejectors and magazines for condition and accuracy of fit
dismantles and corrects by chiselling, filing, scraping, grinding, boring or otherwise machining firearms
replaces worn and broken parts and reassembles firearms
treats and polishes metal to limit corrosion and improve finish
test-operates firearms to ensure smooth operation of moving parts, determine and correct sighting errors, or detect faulty parts and assemblies
may fabricate, fit and assemble parts for custom-built or other specialised small arms
may modify guns to customer specifications by re-boring barrels to enlarge calibre, or fitting new stocks
may make ammunition or refill spent cartridges using special tools and machines
may shape and fit gunstocks