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 the need for a replacement component

1.4

Establish that replacement parts are not available and advise customer of the need to manufacture in-house

1.5

Prepare written and verbal quotations

1.6

Agree with customer on recommended procedures to remedy faults, including servicing requirements

1.7

Prepare watch or clock for handover

1.8

Record and document repair process

1.9

Source material for manufacture of parts

2

Plan and organise the project

2.1

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

2.2

Prepare working drawings of replacement parts

2.3

Plan suitable method of production

2.4

Select materials suitable for manufacture

2.5

Perform marking out of components

2.6

Select appropriate equipment and tools to undertake process

3

Produce components using a watch and clockmaker's lathe

3.1

Set up and mount the material to be turned in appropriate chuck

3.2

Select and prepare the appropriate cutting tool for the turning operation

3.3

Perform turning or drilling operation to produce replacement parts

3.4

Undertake measurements to task tolerances

4

Produce components using milling attachments on a clockmaker's lathe or bench-mounted mill

4.1

Set up and mount the material to be milled in appropriate fixture or chuck

4.2

Select and prepare the appropriate tool or cutter for milling operation

4.3

Perform milling operation to produce replacement parts

4.4

Undertake measurements to task tolerances

5

Produce wheels and pinions

5.1

Select the index head and appropriate index plate to produce the required tooth count, as appropriate

5.2

Set up gear blank in dividing head

5.3

Select appropriate gear cutter and mount in milling spindle ensuring cutter is on centre

5.4

Machine teeth to correct depth

6

Finish manufactured components

6.1

Cross out wheel to match original component

6.2

Remove any burrs and finish with appropriate media

6.3

Carry out heat treatment to suit function of replacement part

6.4

Verify function of manufactured component

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.

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

Working drawings include one (1) or more of the following:

sketch

illustration by hand, including dimensions

Appropriate chuck includes one (1) or more of the following:

collet

three jaw

four jaw

Appropriate cutting tool includes one (1) or more of the following:

graver

cutting tool angle

parting off tool