clock and watchmaker

Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers may also repair clocks or watches. They can work in workshops or in factories.

Alternative Labels

clock maker

clockmaker

electronic clockmaker

electronic watchmaker

maker of clocks

maker of watchers

mechanical clockmaker

mechanical watchmaker

watch maker

watchmaker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

attach clock cases attach clock dials attach clock hands inspect clocks inspect quality of products mount clock wheelwork oversee quality control perform product testing repair clocks use watchmaker's tools wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

components of clocks time-display methods watches and jewellery products

Optional Skills and Competences

advise customers on clocks advise customers on jewellery and watches apply precision metalworking techniques apply restoration techniques assemble electrical components attach pendulums change watch battery communicate with customers design clocks develop product design develop production line engrave patterns estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance estimate value of clocks estimate value of used jewellery and watches maintain clocks maintain jewels and watches monitor machine operations operate engraving equipment operate metal polishing equipment operate precision machinery operate precision measuring equipment perform resource planning read standard blueprints repair electronic components sell clocks use CAD software use precision tools use specialised tools in electric repairs

Optional Knowledge

characteristics of precious metals conservation techniques electric clocks electronics mechanical clocks micromechanics precision mechanics timing devices types of watches

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/11eb55d3-4dbe-45c5-a6ce-f04ae843c938

Status

released

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