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Units of Competencies for Practitioners of the Watch & Clock

1. Knowledge of Timepiece Production

This covers basic knowledge of timepiece production, the production process of parts, and other production-related knowledge (e.g. use of computer to assist in design and production, processing of complete watch accessories, surface treatment, electroplating, watch assembly etc.).

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

WCZZHM101A	Know about the Assembling Technique of a Complete Watch	18
WCZZHM102A	Know about the Drawings of a Complete Watch and its Parts	12
WCZZHM103A	Know about the Computer-aided Drawings of a Complete Watch and its Parts	9

Level 2

	WCZZHM201A	Know about Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing/Enginee ring and Their Application on Producing Timepiece Parts	9
	WCZZHM202A	Know about the Movement and the Surface Treatment of the Components of a Complete Watch	14

Level 3

WCZZHM301A	Master the Manufacturing Process for Timepiece Parts	9
WCZZHM302A	Know about the Electroplating Technique for Parts of a Complete Watch	9
WCZZHM303A	Master the Application of Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing/Engineering in the Production of Timepiece Component	9
WCZZHM304A	Master the Assembling management of a Complete Watch	5

Level 4

WCZZHM401A	Master the Technique of Using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Processing Centre to Manufacture Timepiece Components	9
WCZZHM402A	Master the Operation of a Traditional/Semi-automatic/Fully Automatic Movement Assembling Line	5
WCZZHM403A	Master the Efficiency Control for Production of Complete Watches	5
WCZZHM404A	Master the Manufacturing Technologies of Timepieces	5

Level 5

WCZZHM501A

Understand the Features and Gradual Development of Products

Level 6

	WCZZHM601A	Devise and Develop Comprehensive Production Management Plan and Performance Requirements	9
	WCZZHM602A	Formulate and Improve Timepiece manufacturing Technology and Technology Plans	9

Level 7

2. Timepiece Design

This functional area covers the basic principles of timepiece design. Practitioners should be able to design new timepiece products using computer applications, and improve the appearance, quality and functionality of their products. Besides, they should know the latest trend and development of timepiece products.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

WCZZDN101A

Know about the Timepiece Categories and Their Development Process

Level 2

WCZZDN201A	Know about Timepiece Products and their Components	18
WCZZDN202A	Understand the Principles and the Functional Structure of a Complete Watch and a Quartz Movement	5
WCZZDN203A	Know about the principles of Timepiece Design and the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights	9
WCZZDN204A	Master the Techniques for Making Prototypes of New Timepiece Products	9

Level 3

WCZZDN301A	Master the Principles of Structure and Functions of Basic Mechancial Movements	9
WCZZDN302A	Master the Techniques for Designing Timepiece Products	5
WCZZDN303A	Master the Design of Timepiece Products by Using Computer Software	9
WCZZDN304A	Master the Application of Rapid Prototyping of Timepiece	9

Level 4

	WCZZDN401A	Know about the Mechanism and Functions of a Mechanical Multi-function Movement and Master the Concept of Isochronism Regulating	9
	WCZZDN402A	Master the Conversion and Application of Two-dimension to Three-dimension Computer-aided design(CAD)	9

Level 5

WCZZDN501A

Master the Product Trends and Development Directions

Level 6

WCZZDN601A

Undertake Professional Design Duties

Level 7

3. Quality Control

This functional area covers primarily quality inspection and control for the production of timepieces. Watch and Clock practitioners should be able to ensure that the quality of their timepiece products meet customers' requirements and international standards, analyse and handle buyers' complaints on quality, and provide assistance in corporate quality control and related training.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

WCZZQA101A

Know about the Concept of Quality Control

Level 2

WCZZQA201A

Master the Quality Check Standards and Use of Test Equipment for Movement/Components of Complete Watch

Level 3

	WCZZQA301A	Formulate Quality Assurance Schemes and Quality Reports on Movements, Parts and Complete Watches	9
	WCZZQA302A	Capable of Leading Quality Teams to Promote Quality Management Culture and Responding to Purchasers’ Complaints on Quality	9

Level 4

WCZZQA401A	Capable of Analysing Quality Control Report	5
WCZZQA402A	Capable of Analyzing and Handling Quality Complaints from Buyers	5
WCZZQA403A	Capable of Assisting in the Implementation of Quality Management and Training for the Entire Plant	5

Level 5

WCZZQA501A

Implement Total Quality Management

Level 6

WCZZQA601A

Devise and Develop Comprehensive Quality Management Plans

Level 7

4. Research and Product Development

This functional area covers technological innovations and research work on timepieces, including knowledge of product development, materials' application and advanced production technologies.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

Level 2

WCZZRD201A

Master Basic Knowledge in Product Development and its Application

Level 3

WCZZRD301A

Capable of Assessing Product Development

Level 4

WCZZRD401A

Master the Technologies for Timepiece Materials

Level 5

WCZZRD501A

Execute Research and Product Development Plan

Level 6

WCZZRD601A

Devise and Develop Plans for Scientific Research and Product Development

Level 7

WCZZRD701A

Formulate the Overall Strategy and Development Direction of Product Technology

5. Operational Management

This functional area covers knowledge of operational management, operational planning, and organization and control of complete watch and watch accessory factories as well as wholesale and retail companies, which are necessary for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the corporation. Regarding watch accessory factories, employees are expected to possess general knowledge of factory operation, including engineering management, finance, logistics and human resources management. Regarding outlet operation, employees are expected to possess basic knowledge of management on a range of subjects such as costing, human resources, logistics, promotion, commercial law and risk strategy.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

	WCZZPM101A	Know about occupational safety and relevant labour legislation	14
	WCZZPM102A	Know the operational framework of timepiece companies	3

Level 2

	WCZZPM201A	Know the Inventory Management for Timepieces and Relevant Components	6
	WCZZPM202A	Know the Gerneral Procurement Skills of Timepieces and Relevant Components	3

Level 3

WCZZPM301A	Master Engineering Management	9
WCZZPM302A	Master Production Control, and Supervision and Management Skills	9
WCZZPM303A	Master the Preparation of Orders for Timepiece Components	5
WCZZPM304A	Master the Inventory Control of Timepiece Products	12
WCZZPM305A	Master Cost Accounting Techniques	9
WCZZPM306A	Understand the Import and Export of Timepiece Products	9

Level 4

WCZZPM401A	Master the Techniques of Engineering Management	9
WCZZPM402A	Master the Techniques of Financial Management	9
WCZZPM403A	Master the Techniques of Logistic Management	9
WCZZPM404A	Know about Business law	5
WCZZPM405A	Master Human Resources Management Techniques	9

Level 5

WCZZPM501A	Devise and Develop the Operation Management Plan	9
WCZZPM502A	Devise and Develop the Human Resources Management Plan and Know about Relevant Laws	9
WCZZPM503A	Devise and Determine Budgets and Implement Financial Management	9
WCZZPM504A	Define and Develop Logistics Management Plans of the Watch and Clock Industry	9
WCZZPM505A	Define and Develop Risk Management	9

Level 6

WCZZPM601A	Formulate Strategies for Skills Development	9
WCZZPM602A	Formulate project management strategies	9
WCZZPM603A	Formulate Outsourcing Plans	9
WCZZPM604A	Master the Development of Organizations	9
WCZZPM605A	Formulate the Basic Development Strategy of Enterprises	9
WCZZPM606A	Master the Commercial Laws of China	9
WCZZPM607A	Devise and Develop Comprehensive Procurement Plans and Performance Requirements	9

Level 7

	WCZZPM701A	Master Creative Management	9
	WCZZPM702A	Set the Overall Corporate Direction, Concepts and Strategies for Timepiece Development	9

6. Promotion and Marketing

This functional area involves knowledge of brand history, concept and functions of new products, and brand marketing. Employees should possess basic knowledge of marketing strategy, management, analysis and supervision.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

	WCZZPR101A	Know about the marketing skills for Timepiece products	9
	WCZZPR102A	Master communication skills	9

Level 2

WCZZPR201A	Know and Implement Promotion Strategies	14
WCZZPR202A	Communicate in English	9
WCZZPR203A	Customer Relationship Skills	18
WCZZPR204A	Communicate in Putonghua	9

Level 3

WCZZPR301A	Master the Market Trend of Timepiece Products and the Related Marketing and Development Skills	14
WCZZPR302A	Master and Use fluent English to communicate with customers	6
WCZZPR303A	Master and Use fluent Putonghua to communicate with customers	6

Level 4

WCZZPR401A

Develop a Marketing Plan

Level 5

WCZZPR501A

Analyse and Implement Comprehensive Strategy for Timepiece marketing

Level 6

	WCZZPR601A	Formulate Comprehensive Marketing Plans and Performance Requirements	9
	WCZZPR602A	Formulate Comprehensive Strategies for Exhibitions	9

Level 7

WCZZPR701A

Formulate Branding Strategies for Timepieces

7. After-sales Service

This functional area covers after-sales service and repair skills of ordinary timepieces. Practitioners are expected to be able to use various professional timepiece repair facilities and equipment correctly in any timepiece repairing work sites. They must also understand the safety guidelines and maintenance method of such facilities and equipment. In addition, they should also know the work strategies of repair centres in the region.

QF Level

Code

Name

Credit

Level 1

	WCZZAR101A	Master the After-sales service skills in respect of basic Timepieces	15
	WCZZAR102A	Know about the working environment, instruments and equipment of a Timepiece repair station	12

Level 2

WCZZAR201A

Master the Techniques for Changing Exterior Parts and Assembling Complete Watches

Level 3

WCZZAR301A

Master the Repairing Skills for Quartz Movement and Quartz Watch

Level 4

	WCZZAR401A	Master the Repair Techniques for Mechanical Movements and Mechanical Watches	9
	WCZZAR402A	Master the Repair Techniques for Complicated Mechanical Movements and Mechanical Watches	9

Level 5

WCZZAR501A

After-sales Service and Repair Plans

Level 6

WCZZAR601A

Devise and Develop Plans for After-Sales Service and Repair Techniques

Level 7

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