Required skills

Required skills include

identifying various watch case construction materials

opening and closing watch cases

selecting watch case and band polishing and graining media

selecting removing and replacing various types of watch glasses

selecting and replacing crowns

selecting replacing and lubricating gaskets

servicing dismantling and replacing pushbuttons

selecting and using tools and equipment for servicing watch cases and components

dismantlingreassembling techniques of watch case and components according to procedures and manufacture guidelines

conducting waterresistance testing on watch cases

watch case cleaning

selecting removing and replacing various types of watch band construction

selecting and ordering replacement watch case component parts

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

types of construction of watch cases by style design material and quality

types of watch glass materials construction and fitting procedures including use of adhesives as required

types of crown construction by style design material and quality

types of case gasket materials and construction fitting procedures

types of crown styles materials and construction

types of pushbutton construction

function and operating principles for waterresistance testing

tools and equipment for servicing watch cases and components

watch case cleaning methods

types of band construction components 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 case servicing repair and refurbishment 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

service inspect repair andor replace watch case components eg glass crown pendants and pushbuttons to manufacturer specifications

select and use appropriate workshop tools equipment and media for watch case servicing polishing and graining

determine and conduct appropriate tests for waterresistant watches

safely clean watch cases and bands eg by machinehand

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

Watch case type, function, construction and components

Watch case/band condition

Recommended service procedures

Record and document repair

Appropriate working environment

Case components and movement sub-assemblies

Inspect condition

Watch case assembly inspections and precautions

Water-resistance rating

Equipment for water-resistance testing

Hand tools and equipment

Clean and safe work environment