Overview
Makes, repairs, cleans and adjusts watches and clocks.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks
- assembling parts and subassemblies of precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms
- dismantling precision instruments, locks, timepieces and firearms, repairing and replacing defective parts, and reassembling articles using hand and power tools and specially designed machines
- inscribing letters, figures and designs on surfaces of jewellery, trophies and other ornamental items
- installing security systems, changing tumblers in locks, changing locks, cutting keys and opening locks by manipulation
- calibrating precision instruments using standard weights and measures, jigs and fixtures, and hand tools to adjust and align parts and small balancing weights
- making blades for circular, band and other power saws and repairing, setting and sharpening blades for hand and power saws
- testing circuits in electronic timepieces
- may estimate costs and prepare quotes for repairs
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
4 courses found.
- Course name:
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MEM40119: Certificate IV in Engineering
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- Training.gov.au
- Funded under:
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships | Free training for Apprenticeships | Career Boost
- Offered as:
- Apprenticeship
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MEM31822: Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
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- Training.gov.au
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MEM31019: Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
- View on:
- Training.gov.au
- Funded under:
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Offered as:
- Apprenticeship
- Providers:
- Course name:
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MEM30219: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- View on:
- Training.gov.au
- Funded under:
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships | Free training for Apprenticeships
- Offered as:
- Apprenticeship
- Providers:
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MEM40119: Certificate IV in Engineering
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MEM31822: Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
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MEM31019: Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
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MEM30219: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
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