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gunsmith

Gunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications.

Description

Gunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications. They use machines and hand tools such as planers, grinders and millers to alter and restore guns, and they may also apply engravings, carvings and other decorative finishing touches to the otherwise finished product.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

precision mechanics precision engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

optical engineering

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

repair firearms maintain equipment instruct customers on ammunition's usage create smooth wood surface assemble guns apply company policies accurise guns restore old guns apply technical communication skills maintain customer service replace defect components use firearms maintain records of maintenance interventions customise guns apply bluing techniques provide customer information related to repairs read assembly drawings

OPTIONALOptional competences

assist customers keep stock records sell ammunition manage a small-to-medium business maintain relationship with suppliers issue sales invoices tend metal polishing machine ensure compliance with warranty contracts create solutions to problems maintain catalogue collection use repair manuals sell weapons manage schedule of tasks maintain professional administration heat metals administer appointments engrave patterns develop professional network keep personal administration

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)