Gunsmith Career Assessment

Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers and other firearms. Registration or licensing is required.

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

Types of visas you can apply for

187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream