Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Determine servicing requirements and liaise with customer

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

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

1.3

Identify type of chronograph watch mechanisms and components

1.4

Prepare written quotation and inform customer of watch condition and performance concerns, outlining recommended service procedures to be undertaken to remedy identified faults

1.5

Verify and agree on servicing requirements with customer

1.6

Prepare watch for handover

1.7

Record and document repair process

2

Disassemble and reassemble chronograph watches

2.1

Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment

2.2

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

2.3

Open and close chronographs watch cases

2.4

Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner

2.5

Remove and replace case components, dials and hands, movements and sub-assemblies in correct sequence without damaging or marking

2.6

Verify condition of case pushbuttons, operation and gaskets and replace, as required

2.7

Clean cases and bands, as required

2.8

Apply dismantling and assembly precautions

3

Service and adjust chronograph mechanisms

3.1

Inspect condition of chronograph components

3.2

Lubricate chronograph mechanism with correct type and amount according to manufacturer specifications

3.3

Replace faulty or worn components

3.4

Clean chronograph components

3.5

Inspect chronograph watch for cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults

3.6

Adjust chronograph components for correct end shake, clearances and penetrations

4

Test and adjust chronograph watch function and performance

4.1

Perform pre-service inspection and fault-finding of chronograph action, function and depthings

4.2

Verify and confirm dial and hand fitting, and casing up of chronograph

4.3

Verify watch performance and rate testing

4.4

Perform final adjustment and correction of recording and zeroing mechanism

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.

Chronograph watch mechanisms include one (1) or more of the following:

types - application of dial scale indications:

tachymeter

telemeter

chronograph operating systems:

pillar wheel actuated

cam controlled

features:

minute record

hour record

automatic

split second

Appropriate working environment includes the following:

adequate lighting and ventilation

clean bench and working area

tools and equipment organised and in good condition

ergonomic seating

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

date and extent of repair

cost of replacement part

time spent on procedure

Dismantling and assembly precautions include one (1) or more of the following:

inspection of condition and adjustments of chronograph assembly functions

verification of correct recording system operation:

engagement

depthing

end shake

penetration

correct selection, application and amount of lubrication for chronograph mechanisms

adjustment of timekeeping performance and balance amplitude during chronograph function

Chronograph components include one (1) or more of the following:

operating mechanism (single or double pusher action)

clutch system for chronograph engagement

transmission (minute or hour record)

flyback and zeroing

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

start, stop, reset to zero

hand zeroing

indexing minute and hour record

Dial and hand fitting includes one (1) or more of the following:

hand fitting tools and supports

alignments and synchronisation

Watch performance and rate testing includes one (1) or more of the following:

beat error diagnosis and adjustment

rate adjustment/positional errors

amplitude (chronograph start - maximum variation +/- 40 degrees)

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

movement holders for operating chronograph functions

timing machine

rose cutters

tools for removing chronograph driving wheel

hand staking and fitting tools and supports

case opening and closing tools