Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Clock escapements/oscillator systems
Clock escapements/oscillator systems may include:
verge
recoil escapement
deadbeat escapement
cylinder
platform (e.g. lever escapement and cylinder)
simple pendulum
compound pendulum
compensating pendulum
torsion pendulum
floating balance
suspension systems (e.g. spring blade, knife edge and silk)
Record and document repair
Record and document repair may include:
extent and date of repair
cost of replacement part
time spent on procedure
Adjust escapement and oscillator
Adjust escapement/oscillator may include:
condition amount of drop
condition and extent of lockings
condition and amount of impulse
pendulum action and amplitude
in-beat
Torsional pendulums
Torsional pendulums may include:
400 day and Atmos clocks
suspension spring

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, inspect and adjust clock escapement and oscillating system 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:
identify different types of clock escapements
diagnose faults in clock escapement action
repair faults in worn escapements
set up and adjust clock escapements for optimum performance
fault-find oscillating systems
calculate length of replacement pendulum
adjust rate of timepiece.
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.