These schools are traditionally based out of technical schools or colleges. They provide technical training and credit like other technical schools. An REC school specifically teaches watchmaking and clockmaking skills.
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HOME STUDY COURSE AVAILABLE FROM AWCI
AWCI Home Study Course in Clock Repair
Based on the original correspondence course written and administered by Laurie Penman, AWCI's resident clock instructor, this course is constructed to provide information and instruction in a manner that is immediately useful in both learning and practicing clock repair. The course contains 16 lessons. At the completion of each lesson you will receive comments and suggestions from Laurie Penman, and a pass or fail grade. Those who achieve a pass grade in each section will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the entire course. Mr. Penman will be available to answer questions or offer suggestions to each student.
The AWCI Home Study Course in Clock Repair package contains all the material and information necessary to successfully learn the fundamentals of clock repair, including The Clock Repairer's Handbook, by Laurie Penman.
AWCI Members - $800.00
Non-members - $900.00