Unit of competency Outline

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Fault find and maintain micro-mechanisms

Fault find and maintain micro-mechanisms

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM19020
State Code
OAU12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fault find and maintains micro-mechanisms, and applies to watch and clock servicing and repair work within retail and manufacturer servicing environments. This unit does not extend to adjusting indexing system for acoustic resonator watches, chronometer escapements and chronograph mechanisms.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Dismantle and assess components
  • 2.1 Dismantle micro-mechanism components for inspection using techniques and principles appropriate to the task
  • 2.2 Assess overall condition of micro-mechanism
  • 2.3 Inspect physical condition and operational functioning of components and verify with appropriate persons, as necessary
  • 2.4 Identify faults, damage and non-serviceable components using tools, equipment and techniques appropriate to the task
3 Carry out maintenance
  • 3.1 Lubricate and clean components to specification
  • 3.2 Assemble, replace and install components to specification
  • 3.3 Check components for correct operation and make required operational adjustments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5646 MEM19020B Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms Unit of competency