Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2

Establish servicing requirements and liaise with customer

2.1

Identify watch case type, functions, construction and components

2.2

Carry out pre-repair tests to verify water-resistance, as required

2.3

Prepare written quotation and inform customer of watch case condition and outline recommended service procedures

2.4

Verify and agree on servicing requirements with customer

2.5

Prepare watch for handover

2.6

Record and document repair process

3

Disassemble watch case and components for servicing

3.1

Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment

3.2

Open and close watch cases

3.3

Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner

3.4

Remove watch case, sub-assemblies and components in correct sequence without damaging, marking or leaving fingerprints

3.5

Verify condition of case gaskets and replace, as required

4

Repair and refurbish watch case, sub-assemblies and components

4.1

Inspect condition of watch case, including case sub-assemblies and components

4.2

Replace faulty or damaged or worn watch case, sub-assemblies and components

4.3

Select appropriate media for polishing and graining case and band components

4.4

Set up and operate machines and equipment safely for polishing and graining

4.5

Select appropriate case and band cleaning methods

4.6

Inspect watch case for condition and cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults

5

Reassemble watch case, sub-assemblies and components

5.1

Reassemble and fit watch case, sub-assemblies and components according to manufacturer specifications

5.2

Lubricate watch case, including case sub-assemblies and components and sub-assemblies according to manufacturer specifications

5.3

Verify security, functioning, and operation of watch case, sub-assemblies and components

5.4

Apply watch case assembly inspections and precautions

6

Perform water-resistance testing for watch cases

6.1

Verify and confirm water-resistance rating of watch case

6.2

Identify, set up and operate equipment for water-resistance testing and interpret readings

6.3

Verify watch case performance and repair or replace components and gaskets, as required, to industry standards

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.

Watch case auxiliary components include one (1) or more of the following:

watch glasses

pendants

pushbuttons and correctors

bezels

case backs

gaskets

crowns and bands

straps or bracelets

Watch case types include (1) one or more of the following:

pocket watch

wrist watch

ring watch

necklace

specialist watches

non water-resistant (two piece case)

non water-resistant (three piece case)

water-resistant (two piece case)

monocoque (one piece case)

Watch materials include one (1) or more of the following:

precious metals

stainless steel

ceramic

titanium

others

Watch construction includes one (1) or more of the following:

case body

bezel glass

case back

pushbutton

case ring

gaskets

Watch case/band condition includes one (1) or more of the following:

completeness

scratches, dents and worn plating

general wear and tear

water-resistance performance

Recommended service procedures include the following:

replace worn or damaged components

repair

refurbish

case refurbishment to customer requirements

Record and document repair includes the following:

extent and date of repair

cost of replacement parts

time spent on procedure

Appropriate working environment includes the following:

clean bench and working area

adequate lighting and ventilation

tools and equipment organised and in good condition

ergonomic seating

dust extraction

Case components and movement sub-assemblies include one (1) or more of the following:

glass

spring fit

armoured

mineral and sapphire

bezel

case back and gaskets

crown

pendant (friction fit or screwed)

gaskets

Inspect condition includes one (1) or more of the following:

originality of components

cleanliness

wear

damage

corrosion

Watch case assembly inspections and precautions include one (1) or more of the following:

use plastic protection whilst opening and closing

alignment of components

security of pendants

pushbutton operation

screw crowns and stem length

damage to stem when securing crown

cleanliness

Water-resistance rating includes one (1) or more of the following:

minimum standard of 20 metres, or additionally to 30 metres and 50 metres

minimum standards for divers watch of 100 metres or up to 3000 metres

Methods to test water-resistance include one (1) or more of the following:

vacuum

over pressure

combined test

water immersion method

air leak method

condensation test

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

pin vices and case holders

case opening and closing tools

glass press and vigor tool

adhesives

polishing machines and various grades of buff wheels

polishing and graining (3M media in various grades)