Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and assemble pendulum clocks on site. It also covers testing and making running adjustments to ensure correct function and performance and applies to any clock repairer or vendor required to install, set up and test pendulum clocks on site, including in domestic residences and commercial buildings.
The most common application is usually a set-up and installation of new (long-case, wall or shelf) clocks or a set-up and installation after the return of serviced clocks to a customer's premises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 | Handle clocks, shipment and delivery | 2.1 | Verify and agree clock location requirements (environmental and architectural) with customer |
2.2 | Prepare the clock for shipment/transport | ||
2.3 | Arrange delivery, as required | ||
2.4 | Pack parts to avoid damage in transit | ||
2.5 | Complete clock handover with customer | ||
3 | Assemble and install clocks | 3.1 | Select and use appropriate tools and equipment |
3.2 | Unpack components and verify completeness | ||
3.3 | Install and stabilise clock case using appropriate methods and fixings | ||
3.4 | Assemble clock and verify clock functions | ||
4 | Determine in-beat and adjust pendulum oscillating systems | 4.1 | Conduct in-beat assessment |
4.2 | Identify in-beat adjustment method and perform adjustments | ||
4.3 | Evaluate pendulum amplitude and action | ||
5 | Verify additional clock functions | 5.1 | Test and confirm correct striking and chiming sequence |
5.2 | Adjust, as required, to ensure correct tone and harmony | ||
5.3 | Set clock to time and confirm correct functioning of calendar and automatic night shut-off | ||
6 | Conduct basic clock regulation techniques | 6.1 | Set up and use timing equipment in a correct manner |
6.2 | Verify pendulum rate | ||
6.3 | Perform rate adjustments to achieve accurate timekeeping | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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. | |
Prepare the clock includes the following: | separating and packaging of components partial dismantling of clock (pendulum and weights) secure gong rods/hammers |
Clock handover includes the following: | informing customer of features and characteristics of clock demonstrating winding and setting procedures for clock informing customer of operation/switching of any automatic night silent/shut-off for chiming/striking mechanism warranty information recording date of installation |
Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: | hand tools drills spirit level power tools safety equipment, including personal protective equipment cleaning equipment |
Verify completeness includes the following: | all components checked against packing slip/component list case parts, pendulum, weights and key striking and chiming rods, bells or tubes |
Appropriate methods and fixings include one (1) or more of the following: | suitable location/position identified: level stable drafts people traffic wedges floor and wall fixings |
Clock functions include one (1) or more of the following: | pendulum in-beat striking and chiming winding and setting calendar-moon phase |
In-beat assessment includes the following: | clock secure and level position pendulum assembly complete and correctly attached listen for evidence of even tick |
In-beat adjustment method includes one (1) or more of the following: | friction crutch cam wheel bending crutch automatic beat adjuster |
Rate adjustments include one (1) or more of the following: | effect of changing pendulum length (shortening = gain, lengthening = loss) methods of adjusting bob position French devices weight trays |
Competency Field
Horology