This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson within a variety of watch and clock service related industries, including retail stores, manufacturer service centres and specialist watch and clock service and repair businesses. This also includes self-employment.

This qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in trades related to watch and clock servicing and repair and describes the skills and knowledge required to perform trade work in watch and clock service and repair.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of watch and clock service and repair work, including undertaking the disassembly, assembly, installation, adjustment, replacement, modification, testing, fault finding, and maintenance and service of watch and clock cases, mechanisms and other relevant components.

This qualification is designed to reflect the industry recognised skills profile associated with trade work as a watch and clock service and repair tradesperson.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.