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Service mechanical chronograph watches

Service mechanical chronograph watches

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM21014
State Code
OAT82
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
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply servicing techniques to mechanical chronograph watches, including sub-assemblies and case components, to ensure optimum performance and timekeeping.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: AUnit weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 type of chronograph watch mechanisms and components
  • 1.4 Prepare written quotation and inform customer of watch condition and performance concerns, outlining recommended service procedures to be undertaken to remedy identified faults
  • 1.5 Verify and agree on servicing requirements with customer
  • 1.6 Prepare watch for handover
  • 1.7 Record and document repair process
2 Disassemble and reassemble chronograph watches
  • 2.1 Establish an appropriate clean and safe work environment
  • 2.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.3 Open and close chronographs watch cases
  • 2.4 Use hand tools and equipment in safe and correct manner
  • 2.5 Remove and replace case components, dials and hands, movements and sub-assemblies in correct sequence without damaging or marking
  • 2.6 Verify condition of case pushbuttons, operation and gaskets and replace, as required
  • 2.7 Clean cases and bands, as required
  • 2.8 Apply dismantling and assembly precautions
3 Service and adjust chronograph mechanisms
  • 3.1 Inspect condition of chronograph components
  • 3.2 Lubricate chronograph mechanism with correct type and amount according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Replace faulty or worn components
  • 3.4 Clean chronograph components
  • 3.5 Inspect chronograph watch for cleanliness and rectify imperfections and faults
  • 3.6 Adjust chronograph components for correct end shake, clearances and penetrations
4 Test and adjust chronograph watch function and performance
  • 4.1 Perform pre-service inspection and fault-finding of chronograph action, function and depthings
  • 4.2 Verify and confirm dial and hand fitting, and casing up of chronograph
  • 4.3 Verify watch performance and rate testing
  • 4.4 Perform final adjustment and correction of recording and zeroing mechanism
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5467 MEM21014A Service mechanical chronograph watches Unit of competency