It is not intended to recognize an individual who “repairs clocks.” It will be very useful to those people who want to work as an assistant to a clockmaker, or with the supply of clock materials, as it will acquaint them with the general workings of clocks and their parts.Ĭertified Clockmaker (CC21) - Description: This certificate is awarded to those who have demonstrated the necessary skills to repair and restore the majority of clock types that are prevalent in the United States including mantel, wall, and floor clocks. ![]() It is also a stepping-stone to begin the study of clockmaking and to later become a Certified Clockmaker. The Certified Master of the Institute is a “Steward” of the science and art of horology, and is dedicated to the highest ideals of the profession and to the care and perpetuation of the American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute.Ĭlock Associate (CA21) - Description: This certificate is for the person who wants to begin working in the world of clock repair as a counter person and/or assistant to a Certified Clockmaker or Certified Master Clockmaker. ![]() He/She must model AWCI’s code of ethics in all of his/her dealings. He/She has advanced communication and interaction skills for the purpose of training watchmakers in preparing for the either the CC or CW exam. He/She needs to be able to design spare parts and manufacture them. complicated watches, vintage pieces, whether watches or clocks. The Certified Master Watchmaker is a “Steward” of the science and art of horology, and is dedicated to the highest ideals of the profession and to the care and perpetuation of the American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute.ĬMI (CMI21) - Certified Master of the Institute - Standard of performance: The Certified Master of the Institute possesses the professional knowledge to service a wide range of timepieces (e.g. He/She has advanced communication and interaction skills for the purpose of training watchmakers in preparing for the CW exam. The 21st Century Watchmaker, in the performance of his or her horological skills and knowledge, meets or exceeds all industry requirements for repair and parts replacement, meets technical specifications, demonstrates the highest standards of workmanship as stipulated by AWCI.ĬMW (CMW21) - Certified Master Watchmaker -Standard of performance: The Certified Master Watchmaker possesses the professional knowledge to service a wide range of timepieces (e.g. He/She must ascribe to all of the standards and practices outlined in the AWCI code of ethics. He/She is also capable of making basic components, e.g., staffs and stems and is able to modify replacement parts in order to fit them into a movement or watch. WT2 - Watch Technician Level 2 - Standard of performance: An individual who is proficient at this second level can perform service procedures that involve opening a watch case for an entire movement exchange, whether electronic or mechanical, and make minor timing adjustments, do gasketing, and perform water testing.ĬW (CW21) - Certified Watchmaker - Standard of performance: A Certified 21st Century Watchmaker (CW) services primarily watches of modern and recent production, including all modern electronic, e.g., quartz, mechanical, e.g., auto-wind and/or mechanical chronographs, according to manufacturer specified service procedures and requirements. WT1 - Watch Technician Level 1 - Standard of performance: An individual who earns this certificate will be proficient in providing service to the exterior of a watch case and bracelet, be knowledgeable regarding manufacturers, types of watches, dial functions and hand setting, will be able to perform simple battery changes (in non-water resistant cases), and perform water resistance testing, using modern technology. ![]() ![]() "Official Standard and Practices for the Preparation, Education, and Certification of Twenty First Century Watchmakers" There are two places in the world which offer professional accreditation the American Watchmakers/Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) and the British Horological Institute (BHI).ĪWCI has just completed modernizing its certifications and members who pass the new examinations will have a 21st Century designation following their credentials.
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