OSCA occupation

332333 Gunsmith

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.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3323 Precision Engineering Trades Workers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 323312 Gunsmith Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 33 Engineering Trades Workers
Minor group: 332 Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Unit group: 3323 Precision Engineering Trades Workers

Tasks

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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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code332333 Gunsmith	332331 Engineering Patternmaker	332332 Engraver
Official role definition	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.	Constructs full-size engineering models, usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling, and tooling for automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.	Inscribes letters, figures and designs on metal, glass, wood, rubber, plastic and other surfaces.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	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	Interprets engineering drawings to determine pattern requirements Prepares materials for pattern construction Tests and modifies patterns for desired results Creates moulds and core boxes for casting processes	Prepares engraving equipment and materials Selects tools and techniques for engraving on various surfaces Inscribes letters, figures and designs on different materials Ensures accuracy and precision in engraving

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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