How do I become a watchmaker
Get qualified to work as a watchmaker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Watchmaker generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has decreased slightly in recent years. There are currently 630 people working as a Watchmaker in Australia, compared to 750 five years ago. Watchmakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as a Watchmaker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Engineering (Watch and Clock Service and Repair). This course covers a range of topics including replacing watch batteries and bands, servicing watch casings, cleaning watch and clock components, diagnosing faults in quartz watches, installing and setting up clocks, performing precision timing and adjustment and servicing and repairing clock timepieces.
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A Watchmaker services and repairs watches, clocks and other timepieces. You’ll diagnose faults and make necessary repairs. Watchmakers replace faulty parts and may also change batteries and watchbands. You might carry out regular servicing or make adjustments so pieces continue to keep correct time. Watchmakers may also assemble new timepieces.
Watchmakers should have good fine motor skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to do precision work and make accurate adjustments. Watchmakers should have a focus on customer service and be able to complete work on time. It’s important you can communicate well with customers and colleagues.
