Calibrator (Military) (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematics

Abilities

Finger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingVisualizationControl PrecisionOral Expression

Tasks

Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and l
Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to dia
Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, twe

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareInventory management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwarePoint of sale POS software

Tools

Abrasive wheelsAngled feeler gaugesAnti-electrostatic coating machinesArtists' brushesAutomatic engraving machinesAutomatic oil dispensersAutomatic turning machinesBand notching pliersBench grindersBench ovensBench polishing machinesBuck sawsBunsen burnersBurnishing wheelsC clamps

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-2061.00	Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Timepiece mechanisms — assemble and install components to complete watch or clock movements using watchmakers' tools and loupes with minimal oversight.
Operational accuracy of timepiece subassemblies — observe and evaluate movement to identify irregularities and note probable causes during routine production shifts.
Electronic testing equipment and tweezers — use independently to test fit and operation of timepiece parts against established tolerance specifications.
Malfunctioning timepiece parts — replace using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures following repair documentation in a workshop environment.
Hairsprings, pallets, and bridges — bend and adjust using tweezers to correct truing or endshake deficiencies on standard repair jobs.
Defect patterns in timepiece components — analyze using loupes or microscopes and document findings using analytical software on the shop floor.
Cleaning and lubrication cycles — complete independently for a variety of watch and clock assemblies using solvents and oils per maintenance schedules.
Quality control checks — conduct on completed assemblies using prescribed measurement criteria and record results in the production database.
Troubleshooting guides and technical diagrams — interpret to diagnose recurring mechanical issues in timepieces across familiar movement types.
Parts inventory levels — monitor and update using inventory management software to support uninterrupted assembly workflow on the production floor.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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