Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Equipment type and construction
Escapement type and construction may include:
recoil
frictional rest
detached
lever (Swiss or English)
co-axial
dual direct
chronometer (e.g. spring or pivoted detent)
cylinder
pin pallet
verge
duplex
semi-tangential
equidistant
circular
Escapement components and condition
Escapement components and condition may include:
escape wheel
lever
jewel pallet stones
fork
guard pin
roller and jewel
banking pins
alignment, division and end shake of escapement components
Safety test action
Safety test action may include:
clearance of horns
clearance of guard pin
Record and document repair
Record and document repair may include:
extent and date of repair
cost of replacement part
time spent on procedure
Hand tools and equipment
Hand tools and equipment may include:
escapemeter
pallet stone warmer (e.g. spirit lamp and electric warmer)
shellac
banking pin adjusting tools
timing machine
staking tool
watch servicing hand tools (e.g. roller remover, escapement files, burnishers and levers)
Clean and safe work environment
Clean and safe work environment may be specified through:
relevant legislation and regulations
enterprise operating procedures
5S housekeeping related principles and procedures (e.g. sort, straighten, shine, standardise, sustain)

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to inspect, adjust and repair watch escapements to industry standards, manufacturer specifications and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
identify faults in escapement condition and action
rectify escapement action by replacement and adjustment
correctly service/lubricate escapement
performance test escapements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.