WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

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