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Perform watch movement exchange

Perform watch movement exchange

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21002
State Code
OAT94
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
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to repair watches through replacement of quartz and mechanical watch movements.Where water-resistance testing is required see unit MEM21003 Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit weight: 2
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 Establish servicing requirements and liaise with customer
  • 2.1 Verify watch condition and performance concerns with customer
  • 2.2 Prepare written and verbal quotations
  • 2.3 Confirm customer agreement on recommended service procedures to remedy faults
  • 2.4 Record and document repair process
3 Open and close watch cases
  • 3.1 Verify and agree on servicing requirements
  • 3.2 Select and use appropriate workshop tools and equipment
  • 3.3 Open and close watch cases
  • 3.4 Verify condition of case back/gaskets and replace, as required
  • 3.5 Clean case components, as required
4 Remove and replace watch movements
  • 4.1 Establish appropriate working environment
  • 4.2 Identify and follow correct sequence for removal and replacement of watch movements
  • 4.3 Remove and replace, without damage, crown, stem and case fixings including case screws, movement rings and stem
  • 4.4 Determine condition of crown, stem, pendant and pushbuttons, and perform custom replacement, as required
  • 4.5 Remove and replace movements without damaging, marking or leaving fingerprints
  • 4.6 Verify correct replacement movement is selected
5 Remove and replace hands and dials
  • 5.1 Identify release mechanism for watch dials
  • 5.2 Remove and replace hands and dials without marking or damaging components
  • 5.3 Check and service hands and dials, as required
  • 5.4 Fit hands to synchronise with each other, dial batons and calendar
  • 5.5 Use correct workshop tools and equipment taking precautions for removal and replacement
  • 5.6 Check hands and dial clearances
6 Conduct final inspections
  • 6.1 Inspect watch for cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults
  • 6.2 Check functionality of crown, stems and pushbuttons
  • 6.3 Confirm watch performance, hand alignment and calendar function and synchronisation
  • 6.4 Record and document repair
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5455 MEM21002A Perform watch movement exchange Unit of competency