MEM31010 - Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
This qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in trades related to watch and clock servicing and repair and describes the skills and knowledge required to perform trade work in watch and clock service and repair. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
Job roles/employment outcome
The Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair specifies the competencies required for employment as a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson, including the disassembly, assembly, installation, adjustment, replacement, modification, testing, fault-finding, and maintenance and service of watch and clock cases, mechanisms and other relevant components.
Employment outcomes directly associated with this qualification are found in a variety of watch and clock service related businesses, including retail stores, manufacturer service centres and specialist watch and clock service and repair businesses, including self employment.
This qualification is designed to reflect the industry recognised skills profile associated with trade work as a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson. Skills development would typically be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the integration of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Training Contract between the employer and apprentice.
Subjects
Packaging rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair are:
completion of all core units of competency listed below
completion of elective units to a total value of at least 73 points, chosen as described below:
watch and clock stream units from Group A to the value of at least 40 points; and
trade specialisation units from Group B to bring the total value to at least 73 points.
Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.
Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.
Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a watch and clock service and repair environment.
Select units from the Certificate III Trade Specialisation units listed in Appendix I, Volume 1 of this Training Package to bring the total value of units to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites.
Appropriate specialisation units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
There is no qualification entry requirement. It is assumed that the learner is engaged as an apprentice under a Training Contract and is involved in appropriate structured on-the-job learning while undertaking this qualification.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit for relevant units of competency achieved should be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering, MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering, MEM20205 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology or other qualifications relevant to watch and clock service and repair. Credit towards this qualification may also include units of competency contained within relevant pre-vocational and pre-apprenticeship programs and Statements of Attainment.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering and MEM50105 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade or other relevant qualifications.
Competitive Manufacturing qualifications are available for employees at this level who already possess trade and other technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Read, interpret, follow and communicate information on written job packets, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents
Produce sketches, illustrations and renderings
Check and clarify task-related information
Recognise and use common horological terminology
Teamwork
Work alone or as part of a team
Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work
Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others
Problem solving
Undertake numerical operations, geometry and calculations/ formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages)
Use appropriate measuring techniques
Inspect quality of own or other employee's work
Interpret service and repair requirements and translate into practical outcomes
Use diagnostic skills to identify and determine causes of problems
Diagnose precision micro-mechanisms
Initiative and enterprise
Apply the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards during course of work
Modify work plan to overcome unforeseen difficulties or developments that occur as work progresses
Economise material use and minimise waste
Participate in improvement procedures, including process, quality and internal/external customer/supplier relationships
Planning and organising
Plan, prioritise and sequence work operations
Select and use planning techniques and tools
Organise and analyse information relevant to work
Set up jobs prior to commencement of work, including selection of appropriate tools, equipment and materials and adjustment of equipment
Self-management
Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures, manufacturer recommendations and legislative requirements
Monitor performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction
Take responsibility for own work outcomes
Apply techniques, procedures, tools and equipment for compliance with site or manufacturers' specifications
Learning
Check and clarify task-related information with appropriate personnel or technical adviser
Identify customers' requirements with respect to the operation or quality of the product or service
Assess and modify own work practices
Use manuals, online help and other reference materials, such as catalogues/lists as required
Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards, legislation, codes of practice and product/process developments
Assist with on-the-job training and assessment
Technology
Select and use appropriate tools, equipment, materials and machines, including high tolerance/precision tools and equipment
Use high magnification optics
Use watch and clock service and repair techniques, tools, processes and procedures
Select and use appropriate measuring/testing devices
Navigate technology to access/input/store/retrieve/save and produce information/data using appropriate software applications
