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Service watch power generating systems

Service watch power generating systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21010
State Code
OAT86
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 service and repair mechanical self-winding (automatic) watches and quartz watch power generating systems, service components, and adjust and test mechanisms for optimum performance.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 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 Inspect watch condition and performance concerns
  • 1.4 Prepare written and verbal quotations
  • 1.5 Agree with customer on recommended service procedures to remedy faults
  • 1.6 Identify mechanical self-winding or quartz generating system type
  • 1.7 Prepare watch for handover
  • 1.8 Record and document repair process
2 Disassemble and reassemble self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms
  • 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 self-winding or quartz generating watch cases
  • 2.4 Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner
  • 2.5 Remove and replace case components, dial and hands, movements and sub-assemblies in correct sequence without damaging or marking
  • 2.6 Verify condition of case pushbuttons and gaskets and replace, as required
  • 2.7 Clean cases and bands, as required
  • 2.8 Apply dismantling and assembly precautions
3 Service and adjust self-winding or quartz generating watch mechanisms
  • 3.1 Inspect condition of self-winding or quartz generating watch mechanisms
  • 3.2 Lubricate components and sub-assemblies according to manufacturer specification
  • 3.3 Replace faulty or worn component parts
  • 3.4 Clean self-winding or quartz generating watch mechanism components
  • 3.5 Inspect self-winding or quartz generating mechanism for cleanliness and rectify imperfections or faults
  • 3.6 Adjust self-winding or quartz generating mechanism components for correct operation, end shake and clearances
4 Test and adjust self-winding or quartz generating mechanism function and performance
  • 4.1 Perform pre-service inspection and fault finding of self-winding or quartz generating mechanism action, function and wrist sensitivity
  • 4.2 Verify watch performance/rate testing and amplitude
  • 4.3 Perform simulated wear and power generation tests, as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5463 MEM21010A Service watch power generating systems Unit of competency