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Service clock escapements and oscillating systems

Service clock escapements and oscillating systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21018
State Code
OAT78
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 apply service and repair techniques to inspect, diagnose faults, repair and adjust common clock escapements and oscillating systems.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 job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Identify escapement and oscillator type
  • 2.1 Identify clock escapements/oscillating systems and applications
  • 2.2 Establish the performance characteristics of the clock according to escapement and oscillating system
  • 2.3 Record and document repair requirements
3 Diagnose clock escapements and oscillators
  • 3.1 Select and use appropriate workshop tools and equipment
  • 3.2 Inspect clock escapement and oscillators for correct function, engagement and performance
  • 3.3 Record and report wear and damage to parts
  • 3.4 Determine appropriate repair process to rectify faults
4 Repair and adjust clock escapements and oscillators
  • 4.1 Remove and reassemble escapement/oscillators using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 4.2 Determine theoretical length of replacement pendulum
  • 4.3 Repair or replace escapement and oscillator components
  • 4.4 Adjust escapement and oscillator components for correct operation
5 Service and adjust torsional pendulums
  • 5.1 Remove and reassemble torsional pendulums and oscillator components using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 5.2 Inspect torsional pendulum components and identify condition and wear
  • 5.3 Repair and replace torsional pendulum
  • 5.4 Adjust torsional pendulum for correct operation (in-beat)
6 Service and set up platform escapements
  • 6.1 Remove and reassemble platform escapement using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
  • 6.2 Inspect platform escapement and identify condition/wear
  • 6.3 Repair and replace platform escapement
  • 6.4 Adjust platform escapement and correct depthing with contrate wheel
7 Test and adjust rate
  • 7.1 Verify and confirm function of clock movement
  • 7.2 Set up and operate mechanical clock timing machine and interpret readings
  • 7.3 Verify clock performance and rate testing
  • 7.4 Adjust rate, as required, according to performance and design characteristics
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5471 MEM21018A Service clock escapements and oscillating systems Unit of competency