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Service mechanical watches

Service mechanical watches

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21008
State Code
OAT88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to service mechanical watches, including movements, sub-assemblies and components. It covers common servicing requirements for mechanical watches undertaken by all watch repairers.Where work beyond normal servicing requirements is required unit MEM21009 Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair mechanical watches should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine servicing requirements and liaise with customer
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify watch type, functions, construction and components
  • 1.4 Carry out pre-repair tests to verify water resistance, as required
  • 1.5 Prepare written quotation and inform customer of watch condition, completeness and performance concerns
  • 1.6 Outline recommended service procedures to be undertaken to remedy identified faults
  • 1.7 Verify and agree on servicing requirements with customer
  • 1.8 Prepare watch for handover
  • 1.9 Record and document repair process
2 Disassemble watch, case and movement components for servicing
  • 2.1 Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment
  • 2.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.3 Open and close watch cases
  • 2.4 Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner
  • 2.5 Remove case components and movement sub-assemblies in correct sequence without damaging or marking
  • 2.6 Verify condition of case gaskets and replace, as required
  • 2.7 Clean watch case and band, as required
3 Service watch case, movement, sub-assemblies and components
  • 3.1 Inspect condition of movement, sub-assemblies and case components
  • 3.2 Confirm servicing requirements
  • 3.3 Replace faulty or worn component parts/movement, sub-assemblies or case
  • 3.4 Select appropriate cleaning methods and clean components
  • 3.5 Inspect watch case and components for cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults
4 Reassemble watch, movement and case components
  • 4.1 Reassemble watch movement and case components according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.2 Assemble motion work and verify and adjust hand setting tension
  • 4.3 Check and adjust component operation and watch functioning
  • 4.4 Lubricate components and sub-assemblies according to manufacturer specification
  • 4.5 Apply watch assembly inspections and precautions
5 Test and adjust watch function and performance
  • 5.1 Verify function of watch movement and sub-assemblies
  • 5.2 Correctly set up and operate mechanical watch timing machine and interpret readings
  • 5.3 Verify watch performance and rate testing and adjust according to manufacturer specifications, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5461 MEM21008A Service mechanical watches Unit of competency