Table 1Transition record

clock and watchmakertoprecision mechanic

A clock and watchmaker already meets 24% of what the precision mechanic role asks for. The move turns on 9 required skills not yet in the profile.

From clock and watchmaker

24%

Overlap1

To precision mechanic

7 Skills carried over

9 Required, not held

71 Difficulty2

adjacent 0–30

moderate 30–55

substantial 55–75

career change 75–100

this move, 71

This move: 71 of 100 · substantial

1 Share of the precision mechanic role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the clock and watchmaker profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 7 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A precision mechanic role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a clock and watchmaker background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area

already held micromechanics engineering, manufacturing and construction
already held precision mechanics engineering, manufacturing and construction
already held assemble electrical components handling and moving
already held apply precision metalworking techniques working with machinery and specialised equipment
already held use precision tools handling and moving
already held operate precision measuring equipment working with machinery and specialised equipment

All 7 carried skills, including the 4 the precision mechanic role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 30 missing skills fall into 9 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier

01 handling and moving 2 required, 3 supplementary

required, not held assemble machines required
required, not held supply machine with appropriate tools required

optional, not held assemble metal parts optional
optional, not held assemble electronic units optional
optional, not held dispose of hazardous waste optional

02 working with machinery and specialised equipment 2 required, 3 supplementary

required, not held monitor automated machines required
required, not held supply machine required

optional, not held conduct routine machinery checks optional
optional, not held perform machine maintenance optional
optional, not held use testing equipment optional

03 working with computers 1 required, 5 supplementary

required, not held set up the controller of a machine required

optional, not held tend CNC drilling machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC grinding machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC laser cutting machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC milling machine optional
optional, not held tend computer numerical control lathe machine optional

04 information skills 1 required, 3 supplementary

required, not held consult technical resources required

optional, not held conduct quality control analysis optional
optional, not held maintain records of maintenance interventions optional
optional, not held record test data optional

05 constructing 1 required, 2 supplementary

required, not held perform test run required

optional, not held operate soldering equipment optional
optional, not held operate welding equipment optional

06 engineering, manufacturing and construction 1 required, 2 supplementary

required, not held mechanics required

optional, not held manufacturing of office equipment optional
optional, not held manufacturing of pumps and compressors optional

3 further areas in the appendix

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a precision mechanic role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 7 skills that carry over

Skill Type

already held micromechanics knowledge
already held operate precision measuring equipment skill
already held precision mechanics knowledge
already held use precision tools skill
already held apply precision metalworking techniques skill
already held assemble electrical components skill
already held electronics knowledge

The 3 learning areas not shown above

Skill to acquire Tier

07 assisting and caring 1 required

required, not held secure working area required

08 communication, collaboration and creativity 2 supplementary

optional, not held resolve equipment malfunctions optional
optional, not held troubleshoot optional

09 services 1 supplementary

optional, not held manufacturing of taps and valves optional

21 supplementary skills, helpful but not required

Skill to acquire Tier

optional, not held assemble metal parts optional
optional, not held manufacturing of office equipment optional
optional, not held manufacturing of pumps and compressors optional
optional, not held manufacturing of taps and valves optional
optional, not held assemble electronic units optional
optional, not held conduct quality control analysis optional
optional, not held conduct routine machinery checks optional
optional, not held dispose of hazardous waste optional
optional, not held maintain records of maintenance interventions optional
optional, not held operate soldering equipment optional
optional, not held operate welding equipment optional
optional, not held perform machine maintenance optional
optional, not held record test data optional
optional, not held resolve equipment malfunctions optional
optional, not held tend CNC drilling machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC grinding machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC laser cutting machine optional
optional, not held tend CNC milling machine optional
optional, not held tend computer numerical control lathe machine optional
optional, not held troubleshoot optional
optional, not held use testing equipment optional

47 held skills the precision mechanic role does not ask for

Skill Type

not needed by the target role advise customers on clocks skill
not needed by the target role advise customers on jewellery and watches skill
not needed by the target role apply restoration techniques skill
not needed by the target role attach clock cases skill
not needed by the target role attach clock dials skill
not needed by the target role attach clock hands skill
not needed by the target role attach clockwork skill
not needed by the target role attach pendulums skill
not needed by the target role attach power cords to electric module skill
not needed by the target role change watch battery skill
not needed by the target role characteristics of precious metals knowledge
not needed by the target role communicate with customers skill
not needed by the target role components of clocks knowledge
not needed by the target role conservation techniques knowledge
not needed by the target role design clocks skill
not needed by the target role develop product design skill
not needed by the target role develop production line skill
not needed by the target role electric clocks knowledge
not needed by the target role engrave patterns skill
not needed by the target role estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance skill
not needed by the target role estimate value of clocks skill
not needed by the target role estimate value of used jewellery and watches skill
not needed by the target role inspect clocks skill
not needed by the target role inspect quality of products skill
not needed by the target role maintain clocks skill
not needed by the target role maintain jewels and watches skill
not needed by the target role mechanical clocks knowledge
not needed by the target role monitor machine operations skill
not needed by the target role mount clock wheelwork skill
not needed by the target role operate engraving equipment skill
not needed by the target role operate metal polishing equipment skill
not needed by the target role operate precision machinery skill
not needed by the target role oversee quality control skill
not needed by the target role perform product testing skill
not needed by the target role perform resource planning skill
not needed by the target role read standard blueprints skill
not needed by the target role repair clocks skill
not needed by the target role repair electronic components skill
not needed by the target role sell clocks skill
not needed by the target role time-display methods knowledge

7 further entries not listed here

4 gaps that are knowledge rather than practice

Knowledge gaps usually close through study. Practical skill gaps usually need something you can point at.

Skill to acquire Tier

required, not held mechanics required
optional, not held manufacturing of office equipment optional
optional, not held manufacturing of pumps and compressors optional
optional, not held manufacturing of taps and valves optional

Index

Other moves recorded from clock and watchmaker

Full index of moves from clock and watchmaker

Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.