This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

apply safe and environmentally aware work practices

carry out maintenance of a range of mechanical locks and locking systems

communicate in a clear and concise manner

complete documentation

disassemble and reassemble mechanical locks and locking systems

estimate and organise materials tools and equipment requirements

identify and comply with applicable legislative requirements including licensing

identify and control workplace hazards

identify and diagnose faults and malfunctions

identify and follow routine workplace safety procedures

lubricate mechanical locks and locking systems

maintain an inventory of equipment and consumables associated with maintenance activities

measure and calculate volumes consumption and servicing requirements

read and interpret a multimeter

read and interpret plans and specifications

recognise routine and complex faults and malfunctions of a range of mechanical locks and locking systems

solve routine problems

test and confirm operational effectiveness of mechanical locks and locking systems

use suitable tools and equipment including hand and power tools

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

applicable legislative requirements including licensing and client confidentiality

common mechanical lock and locking system faults

emergency procedures

faultfinding techniques

maintenance requirements of mechanical locks and locking systems

maintenance schedules and procedures relevant to mechanical locks and locking systems

operational principles of mechanical locks and locking systems

procedures for accessing and storing tools equipment and materials

procedures for reporting malfunctioning or faulty tools and equipment

procedures to disassemble and reassemble mechanical locks

reporting and documentation requirements

requirements for working in a confined space

risks and hazards associated with maintenance procedures

safe workplace procedures

technical terminology

tests to confirm mechanical lock and locking system operation

types of doors and windows and mechanical locking system applications

types of faults associated with mechanical locks and locking systems

types functions and features of mechanical locks and locking systems

waste disposal procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

accessing a mechanical lock and locking system with minimal disruption to others in the work area and normal services

accurately diagnosing and rectifying mechanical lock and locking system irregularities and referring complex faults for specialist advice

applying appropriate methods and using suitable tools and equipment to carry out maintenance on a range of mechanical locks and locking systems

cleaning and storing tools and equipment and reinstating work site to a clean and safe condition

completing documentation related to maintenance and repair work

interpreting and complying with all applicable legislative and licensing requirements during maintenance and repair work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements performance criteria and range statement

Resource implications for assessment include

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules organisational policies and duty statements

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Legislative requirementsmay relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Assignment instructionsmay include:

Relevant personsmay include:

Maintenance may include:

Tools, equipment and materialsmay include:

Risks and hazardsmay relate to:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirementsmay relate to:

Personal protection equipmentmay include:

Accessmay relate to:

Disruptionsmay affect:

Documentationmay include: