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Service quartz watches

Service quartz watches

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21006
State Code
OAT90
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 quartz analog and digital display watches, including modules and case components.This unit is a common servicing requirement for watch repairers and can extend, in some cases, to the work of service technicians.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 watch case and movement components for servicing
  • 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 movement and components without damaging or marking
  • 2.6 Verify gasket condition and replace, as required
  • 2.7 Clean cases and bands, as required
3 Service watch case and movement components
  • 3.1 Inspect condition of watch case and movement components
  • 3.2 Confirm servicing requirements
  • 3.3 Replace faulty or worn component parts
  • 3.4 Clean components and parts
  • 3.5 Inspect watch case and movement components for cleanliness and rectify imperfections/faults
  • 3.6 Use correct tools and equipment for handling and servicing
4 Reassemble and test watch case and movement components
  • 4.1 Reassemble watch case and movement components according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.2 Confirm correct assembly of gear train and other components
  • 4.3 Use correct types and amounts of lubricant according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.4 Use tools and equipment appropriately taking precautions for correct reassembly
  • 4.5 Verify/confirm watch functioning according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.6 Verify watch performance including rate testing and adjust according to manufacturer specifications, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5477 MEM21006A Service quartz watches Unit of competency