Required skills

Required skills include

diagnosing faults in complex mechanical watches

dismantlingreassembling mechanical watch movements in accordance with procedures and manufacturer guidelines

inspecting and adjusting chronograph watch mechanisms and subassemblies

faultfinding and inspecting watch mechanisms and subassemblies

performing timekeeping analysis and adjustment techniques

selecting and applying correct amount of lubrication for chronograph mechanisms

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

basic functions and operations of the chronograph or stop watch eg start stop and reset

identification of the component parts of a chronograph watch mechanism

inspections and adjustments techniques of mechanical chronograph mechanisms

dismantlingreassembling techniques for mechanical chronograph watches in accordance with procedures and manufacturer guidelines

manufacturer specification and tolerances for lubrication performance and timekeeping

chronograph watch case construction and pushbuttons and pendants servicing

band construction and components

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 service mechanical chronograph watches 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

dismantle assemble and clean chronograph watches using correct techniques and precautions

inspect faultfind and adjust chronograph mechanisms

perform function and performance testing

perform chronograph dial and hand fitting

select and apply lubricants correctly

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

Types of chronograph watch mechanisms

Appropriate working environment

Record and document repair

Dismantling and assembly precautions

Chronograph components

Chronograph action

Dial and hand fitting

Watch performance and rate testing

Hand tools and equipment

Clean and safe work environment