Clock and watch repairers mend and restore clocks and watches.
£16,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do one of the following courses:
You can also study a postgraduate diploma in clock conservation at West Dean College.
You'll usually need:
You could start by doing a part-time course in watch and clock repair at a local college. After completing a basic repair course, you could move on to more in-depth training like:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can get into this role through a watchmaker advanced apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is recognised by the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild and is eligible for membership.
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
You could try to find a trainee position with a watch repair firm who would then put you through their own training programme.
You could take training through the British Horological Institute. They offer short courses for beginners along with more advanced qualifications.
You can also study for a professional qualification on the Watchmaker Training Programme at The British School of Watchmaking.
You could join the British Horological Institute and The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers for training opportunities and professional development.
You can find out more about watchmaking careers from the British Horological Institute.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a workshop.
With experience, you could manage a workshop or retail jewellery outlet, or run your own business repairing or designing watches.
If you specialise in antique clocks, you could work in a museum conserving antique clocks, or work at an auctioneers as a valuer.
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