Certificate III in Locksmithing
Not Applicable
Subjects
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Locksmithing are:
completion of all core units of competency listed below, and
completion of Group A Locksmithing stream units from the list below to the value of at least 40 points, and
completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation units listed in Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package, to bring the total value to at least 73 points
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.
Only select units that would be suitable for Locksmithing occupational outcomes
Additional qualification descriptors
There are no approved additional descriptors for this qualification.
Core Units
select all of the units from this list
Unit code | Unit title |
Perform engineering measurements | |
Perform computations | |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | |
Plan to undertake a routine task | |
Plan a complete activity | |
Apply quality systems | |
Apply quality procedures | |
Organise and communicate information | |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | |
Interact with computing technology | |
Assist in the provision of on the job training | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
Group A - Locksmithing stream units
select units from this list to the value of at least 40 points
Unit code | Unit title | P |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 2 | |
Interpret technical drawing | 4 | |
Use hand tools | 2 | |
Use power tools/hand held operations | 2 | |
Produce keys | 4 | |
Assemble and test lock mechanisms | 6 | |
Install and upgrade locks and hardware | 4 | |
Gain entry | 4 | |
Install and maintain door control devices/systems | 2 | |
Maintain and service mechanical locking devices | 6 | |
Plan and prepare a masterkey system | 4 | |
Develop and implement a masterkey system | 6 | |
Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers | 4 | |
Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems | 4 | |
Service and repair fire and security containers | 6 | |
Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems | 4 | |
Service automotive transponder systems | 2 | |
Perform a site security survey | 2 |
Group B - Trade Specialisation units
Select units from Certificate III Trade Specialisation units listed in Appendix 1, Volume 1 of MEM05 to bring the total value of units to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites.
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Read, interpret, follow and communicate information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents Produce sketches, diagrams, charts or tables Check and clarify task-related information Recognise and use common locksmithing terminology Provide customer advice on locksmithing products and options Verify authenticity |
Teamwork | Work alone or as part of a team Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others |
Problem-solving | Undertake basic numerical operations and calculations/ formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages) Use appropriate measuring techniques Inspect quality of own or other employee's work Analyse information according to enterprise and work requirements Assess operation and condition of components against specifications or manufacturer's requirements Use diagnostic skills and tests to identify and determine causes of problems Decode lock/key mechanism Produce key codes |
Initiative and enterprise | Be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards during course of work Modify work plan to overcome unforeseen difficulties or developments that occur as work progresses Participate in improvement procedures including process, quality and internal/external customer/supplier relationships |
Planning and organising | Plan, prioritise and sequence work operations Select and use planning techniques and tools Organise and analyse information relevant to work Set up jobs prior to commencement of work including selection of appropriate materials and adjustment of equipment Establish entry requirements, authorisations and ownership |
Self-management | Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and legislative requirements Monitor performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction Take responsibility for work outcomes Apply techniques, procedures, tools and equipment for compliance with site or manufacturers' specifications. |
Learning | Check and clarify task related information with appropriate personnel or technical adviser Identify customers' requirements with respect to the operation or quality of the product or service Assess and modify own work practices Use manuals, online help and other reference materials such as catalogues/lists as required Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards, legislation, environmental requirements, codes of practice and product/process developments Assist with on the job training and assessment Seek specialist advice on areas outside own competence |
Technology | Select and use appropriate tools, equipment, materials and machines Select and use appropriate measuring/testing devices Navigate technology to access /input /store/retrieve/save and produce information/data using appropriate software applications Apply knowledge of appropriate locksmithing principles, techniques, procedures, tools and equipment to achieve the required outcome Apply knowledge of key systems and lock mechanisms |