Required skills

Required skills include

good manual dexterity

assembling and dismantling in accordance with procedures and manufacturer guidelines of mechanical watches including movements

undertaking inspection and adjustment of watch mechanisms and subassemblies including

escapement end shake and freedom checks

observation of gear train backlash

wear checks

performing timekeeping analysis and adjustment techniques

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

function and operating principles of mechanical watches

mainspring

gear train

escapement

oscillator

winding and setting mechanisms

procedures for faultfinding and inspection of watch mechanisms and subassemblies

manufacturer specifications and tolerances for performance and timekeeping

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 inspect and evaluate the condition and performance of mechanical watches diagnose faults and make repairs and adjustments 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

apply dextrous hand skills to manipulate components and subassemblies

select and use appropriate bench tools when adjusting

interpret readings and make accurate observations to recognise faults

determine appropriate sequence to accurately assess condition and faults during the process of dismantling and assembly

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated working 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

Watch construction, function and characteristics

Condition and faults

Timekeeping performance

Sub-assemblies and components

Watch performance/rate testing

Hand tools and equipment

Clean and safe work environment