Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEM21013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Service, test and adjust watch escapements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEM21013 - Service, test and adjust watch escapements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to inspect watch escapement components and operation, diagnose and rectify faults, replace components and adjust action to achieve optimum timekeeping performance for a watch escapement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit weight: 4
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Horology
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
       
Element: Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
       
Element: Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
       
Element: Inspect watch escapement condition
  • Identify escapement type and construction
       
Element: Inspect escapement components and condition
       
Element: Observe escapement action for faults
       
Element: Perform and confirm safety test action
       
Element: Record and document repair process
       
Element: Repair, replace and adjust watch escapement components
  • Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment
       
Element: Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner
       
Element: Handle components without damaging or marking
       
Element: Adjust or replace components, as necessary
       
Element: Adjust pallet stones and banking pins for optimum performance
       
Element: Reconfirm safety test action
       
Element: Test and adjust escapement function and performance
  • Verify and confirm escapement function and lubrication
       
Element: Confirm escapement performance by assessing oscillator amplitude to manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Assess watch in various states of winding and position
       
Element: Make adjustments to achieve performance within specification, as necessary
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Equipment type and construction includes one (1) or more of the following:

recoil

frictional rest

detached

lever (Swiss or English)

co-axial

dual direct

chronometer (spring or pivoted detent)

cylinder

pin pallet

verge

duplex

semi-tangential

equidistant

circular

Escapement components and conditions include one (1) or more of the following:

escape wheel

lever

jewel pallet stones

fork

guard pin

roller and jewel

banking pins

alignment, division and end shake of escapement components

Safety test action includes one (1) or more of the following:

clearance of horns

clearance of guard pin

Record and document repair includes one (1) or more of the following:

extent and date of repair

cost of replacement part

time spent on procedure

Hand tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

escapemeter

pallet stone warmer (spirit lamp or electric warmer)

shellac

banking pin adjusting tools

timing machine

staking tool

watch servicing hand tools:

roller remover

escapement files

burnishers

levers

Appropriate working environment includes the following:

clean bench and working area

adequate lighting and ventilation

tools and equipment are organised and in good condition

ergonomic seating

ventilation

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Identify escapement type and construction 
 
 
 
 
Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment 
 
 
 
 
 
Verify and confirm escapement function and lubrication 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM21013 - Service, test and adjust watch escapements
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Assessment Record Sheet

MEM21013 - Service, test and adjust watch escapements

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