Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply servicing techniques to mechanical chronograph watches, including sub-assemblies and case components, to ensure optimum performance and timekeeping.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying type of chronograph watch mechanisms and components

liaising with customer, verifying condition and performance, and identifying repair costs

dismantling, assembling and cleaning chronograph watches using correct techniques in an appropriate work environment

inspecting, fault finding and adjusting chronograph mechanisms and components

using appropriate hand tools and equipment to carry out service in accordance with procedures

performing function and performance testing of chronograph action

performing chronograph dial and hand fitting, including hand fitting tools and supports, and alignment and synchronisation

selecting and applying lubricants in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications

verifying watch

recording and documenting repairs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

basic functions and operations of the chronograph or stop watch

identification of the component parts of a chronograph watch mechanism

pre-service inspection and fault-finding techniques for chronograph action, function and depthings

inspections and adjustments techniques of mechanical chronograph mechanisms

dismantling/reassembling techniques for mechanical chronograph watches in accordance with procedures and manufacturer guidelines

manufacturer specification and tolerances for lubrication, performance and timekeeping

chronograph watch case construction, and pushbuttons and pendants servicing

band construction and components.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in servicing mechanical chronograph watches at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM21008', 'title': 'Service mechanical watches'}
• {'code': 'MEM21009', 'title': 'Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair mechanical watches'}
• {'code': 'MEM21010', 'title': 'Service watch power generating systems'}
• {'code': 'MEM21011', 'title': 'Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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