Required skills

Required skills include

identifying country of origin with respect to count wheel striking

identifying various mechanical striking clocks by features eg count wheel or rack

dismantling and reassembling striking clock assemblies and components

identifying and rectifying wear and faults in striking mechanisms

ensuring correct alignment of detents in striking mechanism and adjustment of function

lubrication including selecting and applying correct amount type cleanliness and point of application

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

types of clock striking systems

difference between designs from various manufacturers

application of gong rods bells and hammers to achieve correct resonant sound generation

faultfinding techniques for ensuring strike does not impact on clock operation

dismantling and reassembling techniques for striking mechanisms

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 and repair clock striking mechanisms 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 and reassemble clocks with count wheel striking mechanisms

dismantle and reassemble clocks with rack striking mechanisms

perform operation and performance testing of striking clocks

adjust striking clock mechanisms for correct operation and synchronisation with hands and sound generation and tonality

apply lubrication techniques eg correct type and amount

diagnose faults relating to strike mechanisms

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

Function and type of striking mechanism

Record and document repair process

Operation of strike mechanism

Striking mechanism components

Faults in striking mechanismcomponents

Correct set-up

Lubricants to striking mechanismcomponents

Hand and bench tools and equipment

Appropriate working environment

Clean and safe work environment