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Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches

Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21011A
State Code
D5464
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2005
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/06/2011
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
10/06/2011
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency covers servicing techniques for watches with different types or combinations of calendar and other dial indications, including date, day, month, year, moonphase, annual calendar, perpetual calendar, retrograde and power reserve indicators.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish servicing requirements
  • 1.1. Identify watch type, calendar construction and dial indicator components
  • 1.2. Inspect condition and functions of calendar operation/dial indicator mechanisms
  • 1.3. Prepare watch for handover
  • 1.4. Record and document repair requirements
2. Dismantle and reassemble calendar and dial indication mechanisms
  • 2.1. Select and use workshop tools and equipment appropriately
  • 2.2. Open and close watch cases correctly
  • 2.3. Dismantle and reassemble calendar and dial indication mechanisms according to design and construction constraints
3. Service calendar and dial indication mechanisms
  • 3.1. Identify calendar and dial indications drive mechanism
  • 3.2. Identify faults and repair or replace, worn or damaged component parts
  • 3.3. Clean components using appropriate methods
  • 3.4. Inspect correct fitting and function of all components
  • 3.5. Verify sequencing and alignment of components during reassembly, including dial and hand fitting
  • 3.6. Lubricate components according to manufacturer specifications
4. Verify calendar and dial indication mechanism operations
  • 4.1. Test calendar and dial indications will not impact on watch performance, amplitude or timekeeping
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Watch type, calendar construction and dial indication components
Watch type, calendar construction and dial indication components may include:
date indications:
day/date
day/date/month
moon phase and year indicators
annual calendar
perpetual calendar
power reserve indicator
equation of time
Record and document repair
Record and document repair may include:
date and extent of repair
cost of replacement part
time spent on procedure
Workshop tools and equipment
Workshop tools and equipment may include:
hand tools (e.g. tweezers, screwdrivers and eyeglasses)
hand fitting pushers, stakes and presses
Calendar and dial indications drive mechanism
Calendar and dial indications drive mechanism may include:
creeping
semi-instantaneous
instantaneous
retrograde
rapid corrector
Correct fitting and functions
Correct fitting and functions may include:
end shake of components
clearances of moving parts
penetrations of calendar drive wheel mechanism, finger
spaces
safety features
calendar change operation at midnight
calendar action
rapid corrector engagement and operation
calendar day and date mechanisms
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to service calendar and dial indication mechanisms to industry standards, manufacturer specifications and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
dismantle, reassemble and lubricate calendar mechanisms
service and fault-find calendar watches
perform inspection and adjustment of calendar change mechanism
synchronise dial indications with calendar change mechanism.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAT85 MEM21011 Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches Unit of competency