Required skills

Required skills include

identifying handling and storing power cells batteries and capacitors

handling basic watch repairers tools eg tweezers screwdrivers and eyeglasses

confirming correct selection of replacement cells by size capacity and function

using measuring tools eg vernier callipers and band width gauges

setting up and using multimeters and interpreting readings

conducting waterresistance testing

communicating with customers

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

watch construction

mechanical electronic digital analog duo kinetic and auto quartz

functionfeaturesdesign eg basic operating principle for electronic watches

band construction materials and components

clasps styles materials and attachment methods

links end pieces clasps buckles chains pins and spring bars

operating principles of power cells batteries capacitors and voltages V V

how to confirm battery capacity

handling storage and disposal procedures for watch power sources

environmental guidelines and regulations relevant to the disposal of watch power sources

multimeter types and how to set up use and record values

Australian standards for waterresistant watches

methods of waterresistance testing for watches and advantages and disadvantages of each method

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 replace quartz or electronic watch power sources and bands 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

open and close watches without causing damage to watch or movement

confirm watch movements performance

select correct replacement power sources for watch type and functions

confirm watch case condition and waterresistance

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

Preparing watch for handover

Electronic watch

Record and document repair

Workshop tools and equipment

Watch and band construction and components

Power sources

Band attachment and removal

Multimeters

Water-resistance testing methods