Gunsmith
OSCA 332333·ANZSCO 323312
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Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Small Arms Weapon Maintenance.
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About this career
Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers, other firearms, ammunition and protective gear, and conducts preventive maintenance of weapons used by defence, law enforcement and other organisations.
What they typically do
- Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs firearms, ammunition and protective gear to ensure proper functioning and compliance with licensing and safety regulations
- Modifies, alters and calibrates rifles, revolvers and other firearms for optimisation
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks including cleaning and lubricating weapons to ensure proper functioning of weapons and armour
- Carries out destruction of obsolete firearms and other controlled items
- Maintains detailed records of equipment maintenance, repairs and inspections
- May oversee the storage, distribution and inventory of ammunition
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Gunsmith.
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Certificate IV in Small Arms Weapon Maintenance
11435NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers