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A Watchmaker services and repairs watches, clocks and other timepieces. You’ll diagnose faults and make necessary repairs. Watchmakers replace faulty parts and may also change batteries and watchbands. You might carry out regular servicing or make adjustments so pieces continue to keep correct time. Watchmakers may also assemble new timepieces.
Watchmakers should have good fine motor skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to do precision work and make accurate adjustments. Watchmakers should have a focus on customer service and be able to complete work on time. It’s important you can communicate well with customers and colleagues.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Watchmaker.
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The Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair is designed for those who admire the beauty of timepieces and wish to master the art of horology. This course offers a pathway into a timeless career, providing skills in servicing and repairing a range of items from vintage Swiss watches and pocket watches to the mechanics of antique clocks. It caters to all enthusiasts keen to delve into the intricacies of these classic mechanisms. .
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a watchmaker with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Watch and Clock Service and Repair). This nationally recognised certificate is an engineering trade qualification and will teach you how to service and repair a wide range of clocks, watches, and timepieces. Watchmaking competencies include: replacing watch batteries and bands, servicing watch casings, cleaning watch and clock components, diagnosing faults in quartz watches, installing and setting up clocks, performing precision timing and adjustment, servicing and repairing clock timepieces. Enquire now for entry requirements, watchmaking career outcomes, and the latest opportunities for enrolment..
In Australia, a full time Watchmaker generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has decreased slightly in recent years. There are currently 630 people working as a Watchmaker in Australia, compared to 750 five years ago. Watchmakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Watchmaker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering (Watch and Clock Service and Repair). This course covers a range of topics including replacing watch batteries and bands, servicing watch casings, cleaning watch and clock components, diagnosing faults in quartz watches, installing and setting up clocks, performing precision timing and adjustment and servicing and repairing clock timepieces.
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Here are some potential career pathways within watchmaking and repairs. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Watchmaking and Repairs
Watchmaker
$1,150 weekly pay
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