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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish entry requirements, authorisation and ownership
   • Reason for entry, nature and urgency of problem is established.
   • Evidence relating to ownership and/or legal possession and authenticity of request is verified.
   • Own representation and authorisation is given.
   • Construction and mechanism information, including lock type, manufacturer, model, date, restrictions and limitations is identified.
   • Entry requirements and process are confirmed with customer.
2. Gain entry to mechanical locking system
   • Appropriate tools, equipment and entry methods are selected for the given mechanism, problem, conditions, customer and organisational requirements.
   • A safe and secure working environment is established according to industry, organisational and legislative requirements.
   • Selected tools are used to gain entry with minimal damage using appropriate industry practices.
   • Limitations and problems are identified and advice/assistance is sought as appropriate.
   • Locks and components are replaced, if necessary.
   • Keys are manufactured as required.
3. Finalise and document entry process
   • Functioning of locking system is checked and adjusted as necessary for correct operation.
   • Operational problems are identified for further service or repair.
   • Temporary or replacement lock is fitted, if necessary.
   • Job details and recommendations for any further action are given to customer according to organisational procedures.
   • Customer is instructed on use of new components, if necessary.
   • Completed documentation is accurate and is processed in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements.

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in handpicking impressioning diagnosing problems relating to customers questioning manipulating lockslatches bypassing cylinder

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of products product identification methods of gaining access to mechanical locks tools and equipment for gaining access to mechanical locks operation and assembly of mechanical locks using catalogues and resources reading assembly drawings procedures to establish legal possession legal obligations and ethical requirements procedures to deal with fraudulent requests requirements and procedures for fitting temporary locks workplace hazards and risk minimisation

Evidence Required

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
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to gain entry to a range of mechanical locks across a range of applications Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with gaining entry or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Evidence for legal possession	Photo identification, letters of authority, proof of ownership papers
Lock type	Pin tumbler (4.5.6.7 pin), wafer - E.G. L + F, lever, mechanical digital, exposed wheel combination, tubular locks
Tools and equipment	Specialised files, impression tools, pick gun, hand tools relating to gaining access Picks: curved, rake, hooks, tension wrenches (turning), lever lock picks, custom tools, tubular lock picks, scope
Entry methods	Pick, impressioning, reading, bypass, manipulation, drilling
Keys	Blank recognition, keys to code, keys to sample, use of key machines, use of computer and book code programs
Documentation	Disclaimer documents, receipt/invoice, job sheets

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