Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM21012A Service and repair mechanical watch oscillating systems
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply service and repair techniques and procedures for balance staff replacement of mechanical watch oscillating systems and components.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit weight: 4
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
MEM21008 |
Service mechanical watches |
MEM21009 |
Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair mechanical watches |
Competency Field
Horology
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine job requirements |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 |
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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1.3 |
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.4 |
Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 |
Identify oscillator types |
2.1 |
Identify oscillating construction types and components |
2.2 |
Establish the performance characteristics of the watch oscillating system |
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2.3 |
Record and document repair requirements |
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3 |
Diagnose oscillator condition |
3.1 |
Select and use appropriate workshop tools and equipment |
3.2 |
Inspect oscillator components for condition, function, end shake and performance |
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3.3 |
Record and report wear and damage to component parts |
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3.4 |
Determine appropriate repair process to rectify faults |
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4 |
Repair, replace and adjust oscillator components |
4.1 |
Remove and reassemble balance complete and oscillator components using appropriate tools, equipment and techniques |
4.2 |
Determine type and method of balance staff removal and replacement |
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4.3 |
Test security of replacement balance staff and oscillator components |
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4.4 |
Inspect condition and adjust balance wheel and oscillator components for correct operation |
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4.5 |
Determine type of roller and roller jewel and the method of removal and replacement procedures |
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4.6 |
Inspect, diagnose and adjust balance spring to achieve optimum performance and timekeeping |
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4.7 |
Inspect, service and replace components for shock protection devices fitted to mechanical oscillators |
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5 |
Test and adjust oscillator |
5.1 |
Verify and confirm function of watch movement |
5.2 |
Set up and operate mechanical watch timing machine and interpret readings |
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5.3 |
Verify watch performance and timekeeping |
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5.4 |
Adjust in-beat and rate, as required, according to performance and design characteristics |
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 of Conditions
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. |
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Oscillator construction types include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Oscillator components include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Performance characteristics include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Record and document repair includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Workshop tools and equipment include the following: |
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Oscillator components include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Type of construction includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Wear and damage includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Appropriate repair process includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Type and method of balance staff removal and replacement includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Correct operation includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Type of roller and roller jewel includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Components of shock protection devices include one (1) or more of the following: |
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Watch performance includes one (1) or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM21012A Service and repair mechanical watch oscillating systems
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2