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Service complex quartz watches

Service complex quartz watches

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21007
State Code
OAT89
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 complex quartz analog, digital and duo display watches, including chronographs and perpetual calendars with multiple step motors and ultrasonic step motor calendar driving 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 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 functions and features
  • 1.4 Prepare written quotation and inform customer of watch condition and performance concerns
  • 1.5 Outline recommended service procedures to be undertaken to remedy identified faults
  • 1.6 Verify and agree on servicing requirements with customer
  • 1.7 Prepare watch for handover
  • 1.8 Record and document repair process
2 Disassemble complex quartz watch cases, movements and components
  • 2.1 Establish appropriate working environment
  • 2.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.3 Select and use appropriate workshop tools and equipment
  • 2.4 Open and close watch cases
  • 2.5 Remove case components and movement without damaging or marking
  • 2.6 Verify gasket condition and replace, as required
  • 2.7 Clean cases and bands, as required
3 Service complex quartz watch case and movement components
  • 3.1 Inspect condition of movement and case components
  • 3.2 Confirm servicing requirements
  • 3.3 Replace faulty or worn component parts
  • 3.4 Clean and inspect watch case and components for cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults
4 Reassemble and test complex quartz watches
  • 4.1 Reassemble multiple step motors, perpetual calendar mechanisms, watch movement and case components
  • 4.2 Perform work according to manufacturer guidelines and specifications
  • 4.3 Confirm correct assembly and operation of gear train and perpetual calendar driving system
  • 4.4 Use correct types and amounts of lubricant
  • 4.5 Use specialist service tools, jigs and testing equipment
  • 4.6 Verify watch functioning of calendar and chronograph mechanisms
  • 4.7 Verify and adjust watch performance and rate testing
  • 4.8 Perform resetting and zeroing and synchronising of chronograph and perpetual calendar displays
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5460 MEM21007A Service complex quartz watches Unit of competency