Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Locksmithing

Certificate III in Locksmithing

Qualification
National Code:
MEM30819
State Code:
BEL3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
26/06/2019
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
864
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 19/12/2022 Current Approved
2.00 31/03/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 26/06/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a locksmithing tradesperson within the locksmithing industry.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Trade Apprenticeship, or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of locksmithing work, including undertaking the repair, manufacture and installation of locking and security systems in domestic, automotive and industrial applications.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a locksmithing tradesperson.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing units of competency to a minimum value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group A
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group B to bring the total value to at least 96 points.

Group B elective units to the value of eight (8) points, that are relevant to work as a locksmithing tradesperson and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocations of point values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit point values.

No other descriptor can be used.

Prerequisites
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk on training.gov.au (TGA) (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.
1. Core Units

Complete all units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAU96 MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training 18 Unit of competency
OAV03 MEM16008 Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
OAV96 MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
OAV19 MEM14006 Plan work activities 32 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OAU93 MEM18001 Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
OAU92 MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Complete elective units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEV39 MEM20023 Assemble and test lock mechanisms 54 Unit of competency
OEW72 MEM20029 Develop and implement a master key system 36 Unit of competency
OEV75 MEM20025 Gain entry 36 Unit of competency
OEV34 MEM20031 Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems 36 Unit of competency
OEW75 MEM20030 Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers 36 Unit of competency
OEW68 MEM20018 Identify and program transponder keys 18 Unit of competency
OEV91 MEM20026 Install and maintain door control devices and systems 18 Unit of competency
OEX54 MEM20024 Install and upgrade locks and hardware 36 Unit of competency
OEV37 MEM20027 Maintain and service mechanical locking devices 54 Unit of competency
OEW27 MEM20021 Perform a building security inspection 18 Unit of competency
OEV32 MEM20035 Perform a site security survey 18 Unit of competency
OAX08 MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
OEV36 MEM20028 Plan and prepare a master key system 54 Unit of competency
OEX12 MEM20015 Produce hand cut keys 18 Unit of competency
OEW71 MEM20016 Produce keys by cutting to code 18 Unit of competency
OEX20 MEM20017 Produce keys by duplication 18 Unit of competency
OEV33 MEM20032 Service and repair fire and security containers 54 Unit of competency
OEW30 MEM20033 Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems 54 Unit of competency
OEW66 MEM20019 Service automotive transponder systems using diagnostic equipment 18 Unit of competency
OEW65 MEM20020 Use EEPROM programmers to service automotive transponder systems 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Complete elective units to a maximum value of twenty-three (23) points from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBI95 CPPSEC3038 Commission and decommission security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OBI92 CPPSEC3041 Conduct routine service of security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OBI94 CPPSEC3039 Diagnose faults in electronic security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OBJ06 CPPSEC2021 Install security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OAV00 MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals 36 Unit of competency
OEX22 MEM20022 Modify and repair security equipment and systems 36 Unit of competency
OAW31 MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process 36 Unit of competency
OAV05 MEM16005 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 18 Unit of competency
OAV31 MEM13001 Perform emergency first aid 9 Unit of competency
OAV16 MEM15004 Perform inspection 18 Unit of competency
OAV06 MEM16004 Perform internal/external customer service 18 Unit of competency
OAW52 MEM07001 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
OAV44 MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement 18 Unit of competency
OBI97 CPPSEC3036 Program and configure security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OBI86 CPPSEC3047 Provide estimate and quote on security system installations 20 Unit of competency
OBI96 CPPSEC3037 Test installed security equipment and systems 20 Unit of competency
OEV86 MEM13019 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace 27 Unit of competency
OAV46 MEM12001 Use comparison and basic measuring devices 18 Unit of competency
OAU91 MEM18003 Use tools for precision work 36 Unit of competency
OAW22 MEM07032 Use workshop machines for basic operations 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W243 MEM30805 Certificate III in Locksmithing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00690) LOCKSMITHING Apprenticeship