Required skills

Required skills include

identifying repair cost

completing documentation

cleaning watch components eg watch cases bands dials and hands

selecting replacement movement or components

using hand tools and equipment

measuring and visual alignment of components

maintaining a clean environment

identifying and using specific hand tools for dial and handpendantpushbutton removal fitting

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

types of watch construction

types of stems and crowns

hand tools eg files and pin vices

stem position for removal

various watch case components eg types styles and materials

various types styles and materials of dials and hands

various watch crown types styles and materials

occupational health and safety OHS regulations and procedures

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 perform watch movement exchange 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

replace watch movements for both quartz and mechanical watches

remove and replace watch movements without damaging or marking

correctly select and fit replacement case parts crown and stems

correctly remove and replace hands and dials without damaging or marking

ensure correct dial and hand alignment clearances and calendar synchronisation

ensure cleanliness of the operation is achieved

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 andor 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 MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

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 projectrelated 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

Record and document repair

Workshop tools and equipment

Appropriate working environment

Case fixings

Custom replacement

Check and service hands and dials

Clearances