Modification History
Release 3. Elective units updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair (Release 2).
Release 2. Mandatory training contract pathway added.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31010 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair.
Qualification Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson within a variety of watch and clock service related industries, including retail stores, manufacturer service centres and specialist watch and clock service and repair businesses. This also includes self-employment.
This qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in trades related to watch and clock servicing and repair and describes the skills and knowledge required to perform trade work in watch and clock service and repair.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of watch and clock service and repair work, including undertaking the disassembly, assembly, installation, adjustment, replacement, modification, testing, fault finding, and maintenance and service of watch and clock cases, mechanisms and other relevant components.
This qualification is designed to reflect the industry recognised skills profile associated with trade work as a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group A
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group B to bring the total value to 96 points.
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a watch and clock service and repair trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.
Prerequisites
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.
Core units of competency
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
4 |
* |
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
2 |
* |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
5 |
* |
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
3 |
* |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
2 |
|
MEM14006 |
Plan work activities |
4 |
* |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
2 |
* |
MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
2 |
* |
MEM17003 |
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
2 |
* |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
2 |
* |
MEM18002 |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
2 |
* |
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
3 |
Elective units of competency
Group A
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
MEM05001 |
Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components |
4 |
* |
MEM06007 |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
2 |
* |
MEM07005 |
Perform general machining |
8 |
* |
MEM12002 |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement |
2 |
* |
MEM21001 |
Replace watch batteries, capacitors and bands |
2 |
* |
MEM21002 |
Perform watch movement exchange |
2 |
* |
MEM21003 |
Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment |
4 |
* |
MEM21004 |
Clean watch and clock components |
2 |
* |
MEM21005 |
Diagnose faults in quartz watches |
2 |
* |
MEM21006 |
Service quartz watches |
4 |
* |
MEM21007 |
Service complex quartz watches |
4 |
* |
MEM21008 |
Service mechanical watches |
4 |
* |
MEM21009 |
Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair mechanical watches |
4 |
* |
MEM21010 |
Service watch power generating systems |
2 |
* |
MEM21011 |
Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches |
4 |
* |
MEM21012 |
Service and repair mechanical watch oscillating systems |
4 |
* |
MEM21013 |
Service, test and adjust watch escapements |
4 |
* |
MEM21014 |
Service mechanical chronograph watches |
6 |
* |
MEM21015 |
Perform precision watch timing and adjustment |
6 |
* |
MEM21016 |
Install and set up clocks |
2 |
* |
MEM21017 |
Service and repair clock timepieces |
6 |
* |
MEM21018 |
Service clock escapements and oscillating systems |
4 |
* |
MEM21019 |
Service and repair clock striking mechanisms |
4 |
* |
MEM21020 |
Service and repair clock chiming mechanisms |
6 |
* |
MEM30025 |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
4 |
* |
Group B
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
MEM13001 |
Perform emergency first aid |
1 |
* |
MEM13019 |
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
3 |
|
MEM15004 |
Perform inspection |
2 |
* |
MEM16004 |
Perform internal/external customer service |
2 |
* |
MEM16005 |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
2 |
* |
MEM16012 |
Interpret technical specifications and manuals |
4 |
* |
MEM18003 |
Use tools for precision work |
4 |
* |
MEM21021 |
Restore clockwork mechanisms |
6 |
* |
MEM21022 |
Manufacture watch and clock components |
6 |
* |
MEM21023 |
Plan, set up and operate horological workshop or service centre |
4 |
* |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31010 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2