Clock and Watch Repair Classes
Clock Repair Class Description
Want to learn clock repairing as a hobby or profession? The
Clock and Watch Repair Class covers clock and watch disassembly, re-building, cleaning, assembly and adjustment. Upon completion of this class, you will have the knowledge and techniques to be able to get a job repairing the most common type of mechanical clocks available today.
| Topics covered in this class include: Measuring, Sawing, and filing. Clock pivot replacement and repair Clock bushing installation and sizing Tooth repair and replacement Hands on repair of a students own clock
Class Structure3-hour one night per week small class-size individual and small group instruction self-paced lectures are student driven students work on their own projects
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Transferable Job Skills
Estimated Average Salaries
Level
| Payment per hour
| Payment per year
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Entry-level
| $10-15
| $20,000-$30,000
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Journeyman/Shop Owner
| $16 | $32,000 |
Potential Employers
Clock & jewelry repair shop
Furniture store that carry mechanical floor clocks – e.g. Woodley’s & LazBoy
Warranty Service Center for major clock manufacturer – e.g. Howard Miller & Ridgeway
Antique or department store
Repair private collections
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