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watch/clock repairer
Watch and clock repairers, also known as horologists, service, repair and restore clocks and watches. They usually specialise in either watches or clocks, as each involve different skills and techniques.
The work of watch and clock repairers can include:
- inspecting and dismantling watches and clocks to identify faults
- replacing batteries
- cleaning and oiling parts
- removing worn and damaged parts and replacing them from stock or with parts they have made
- fitting new hands and dials
- checking for accuracy of time-keeping
- fitting new watch straps.
Some watch and clock repairers work in jewellery shops or other retail outlets and may serve customers as well as doing repairs. Specialised clock repairers are often involved in repairing and restoring old or antique clocks, and may also make clocks to their own designs.
Hours and Environment
Repairers in the retail sector work around 35-40 hours a week Monday to Friday, or sometimes Saturday. Part-time work is possible in retailing.
Most of the work involves sitting at a bench, and the use of optical aids. A driving licence may be useful if the work involves visiting customers.
Skills and Interests
To be a watch or clock repairer you need:
- an interest in mechanical gadgets
- the ability to work with intricate and delicate mechanical devices
- attention to detail
- good practical hand skills and a lot of patience
- accurate measuring skills
- an aptitude for preparing technical drawings - important for old or antique clock repairing
- the ability to relate well to people and help them with their problems
- the ability to schedule your own work
- financial and administrative skills if you are self-employed.
Entry
You do not need any particular qualifications to become a watch/clock repairer, but it will be useful if you have an aptitude for technology and craft subjects. Some people enter the career after gaining experience of horology as a hobby.
The following qualifications, which are awarded by EMTA Awards Ltd (EAL) and the British Horological Institute (BHI), cover all aspects of watch and clock repair:
- Preliminary Certificate in Clock and Watch Servicing
- Intermediate Certificate in Clock and Watch Servicing
- Advanced Certificate in the Repair, Restoration and Conservation of Clocks and Watches.
You can complete these qualifications at University of Central England in Birmingham. They are also available by distance learning. Contact the BHI (in Further Information below) for details of this option.
The following qualifications are also available:
- BTEC HND in Horology at the University of Central England (UCE)
- Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Programme (WOSTEP) course at UCE
- WOSTEP programme courses at the British School of Watchmaking in Manchester (see Further Information for contact details)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation and Restoration of Antique Clocks at West Dean College in Chichester
- Horology Foundation Diploma (a residential course for people with disabilities at St Loyes Foundation in Exeter.
You may also be able to do part-time day or evening courses in watch and clock repair at local colleges and adult education institutes.
Training
If you have started work as a watch and clock repairer without any qualifications you could do the British Horological Institute (BHI) qualifications described in Entry above part-time or by distance learning.
You could also work towards NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Instrument Servicing, which have units in clock servicing and watch servicing.
You can also attend short BHI seminars in Newark, many of which are residential. The seminars last from 1 to 5 days, and cover both basic and advanced topics. Visit in BHI website in Further Information below for details.
Opportunities
Most watch and clock repair is done by small firms, often employing only one or two staff. There are some larger service workshops, however, which provide a service for jewellery shops or watch houses.
Some jewellery shops have their own repair facilities. If you work in one of these you may also have to serve in the shop. You could have the opportunity to progress to management on the retail side.
You could become self-employed and run your own business or franchises which operate in department stores or shopping centres.
There are also opportunities to work in the museums service, either repairing antiques or providing educational facilities.
Annual Income
Figures are intended as a guideline only.
New entrants can earn up to around £15,000 a year.
Experienced watch/clock repairers can earn up to around £30,000 a year.
Earnings for self-employed watch/clock repairers and horologists vary depending on the type and amount of work they have,
Further information
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