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Service, test and adjust watch escapements

Service, test and adjust watch escapements

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21013
State Code
OAT83
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 inspect watch escapement components and operation, diagnose and rectify faults, replace components and adjust action to achieve optimum timekeeping performance for a watch escapement.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 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 Inspect watch escapement condition
  • 2.1 Identify escapement type and construction
  • 2.2 Inspect escapement components and condition
  • 2.3 Observe escapement action for faults
  • 2.4 Perform and confirm safety test action
  • 2.5 Record and document repair process
3 Repair, replace and adjust watch escapement components
  • 3.1 Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment
  • 3.2 Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner
  • 3.3 Handle components without damaging or marking
  • 3.4 Adjust or replace components, as necessary
  • 3.5 Adjust pallet stones and banking pins for optimum performance
  • 3.6 Reconfirm safety test action
4 Test and adjust escapement function and performance
  • 4.1 Verify and confirm escapement function and lubrication
  • 4.2 Confirm escapement performance by assessing oscillator amplitude to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Reconfirm safety test action
  • 4.4 Assess watch in various states of winding and position
  • 4.5 Make adjustments to achieve performance within specification, as necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5466 MEM21013A Service, test and adjust watch escapements Unit of competency