MEM21021 — Restore clockwork mechanisms

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Identify clock restoration requirements

• 2.1Identify missing, damaged or worn parts
• 2.2Identify prior modifications and repairs, including non-standard or non-original components
• 2.3Plan repairs in consideration of original clock design and manufacture
• 2.4Record and document repair

3 Service and repair power equalisation devices

• 3.1Identify fusee and stopwork device
• 3.2Release mainspring power
• 3.3Diagnose system faults
• 3.4Replace fusee chains or cables
• 3.5Set up fusee and stopwork systems

4 Produce clock parts by hand

• 4.1Prepare working drawings and templates of replacement parts
• 4.2Plan suitable method and sequence of production
• 4.3Select materials suitable for manufacturing
• 4.4Transfer designs and mark out templates and work pieces
• 4.5Select appropriate hand tools to undertake process
• 4.6Produce components by hand to required specifications
• 4.7Conduct finishing, heat treatment and polishing of components
• 4.8Verify function of manufactured components

5 Refinish and polish clock components

• 5.1Select appropriate refinishing process to repair worn or corroded clock components
• 5.2Refinish parts to replicate original finish
• 5.3Adjust refinished components for correct function

6 Repair gears, wheels and arbors

• 6.1Identify worn or damaged teeth
• 6.2Fit, file and shape replacement teeth
• 6.3Re-pivot arbors
• 6.4Secure replacement part using appropriate fixing method
• 6.5Test-run with matched component

What does an assessment tool for MEM21021 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM21021 needs to address all 49 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM21021?

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