OverviewAbout this course
If you appreciate a beautiful watch and want to learn the art of horology, open the door on a timeless career. From vintage Swiss watches and pocket watches to the mechanics of antique clocks, there is something for everyone in this course.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Service and repair watch and clock mechanisms
Service, test and adjust watch escapements
Diagnose faults in quartz watches
Replace watch batteries
Service, test and adjust mechanical chronograph watches
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Techniques to dismantle precision instruments
Confidence in peforming diagnostic and repair work on timepieces
Experience in testing and finding faults
The skills to maintain and service mechanisms, case covers and other relevant components
Be comfortable with estimating repair costs and gathering information for timepiece problems and service history
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An enjoyment of technical work
The ability to work well with your hands
Strong customer service skills
Patience for fine, continuous work
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.
This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
Watch and Clock Makers and Repairers make, repair, clean and adjust watches and clocks.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
83%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
200 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
51 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$930
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
43 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
11% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: watch repairer, clock repairer, watch and clockmaker, watchmaker service technician (watch brand service centres), sole trader watchmaker and sole trader clockmaker.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 96 Weighting points, including 33 core and 63 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Undertake manual handlingMEM11011
Interpret technical drawingMEM09002
Perform computationsMEM12024
Plan work activitiesMEM14006
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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