Required skills

Required skills include

identifying country of origin with respect to count wheel or locking plate chiming mechanism

identifying various mechanical clocks by chiming features

dismantling and reassembling chiming clock assemblies and movements

identifying and rectifying wear and faults in chiming systems

setting up chiming mechanisms for correct warning and chime corrector operation

setting up and synchronising chime tunes for correct resonant sound generation

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

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

types of clock chiming systems and chime correcting mechanisms

differences between designs from various manufacturers

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

dismantling and reassembling techniques for chiming mechanisms

correct amount of warning and chime corrector operation

faultfinding techniques for ensuring chime does not impact on clock operation

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 chiming clocks 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 chiming mechanisms

faultfind clocks with chiming mechanisms

repairreplace worn or damaged components

perform correct setup operation and performance testing on chiming clocks

adjust chiming clock mechanisms for correct operationsynchronisation with hands and sound generationtonality

apply lubrication techniques eg correct type and amount

diagnose faults relating to chime mechanisms

verify operation of chime correctors

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

Functions and types of chiming system

Record and document repair process

Design and operation of chiming corrector mechanism

Inspect condition

Chime components

Faults in chime components

Correct set-up

Hand tools and equipment

Appropriate working environment

Clean and safe work environment