Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Locksmithing

Certificate III in Locksmithing

Qualification
National Code:
MEM30805
State Code:
W243
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
01/12/2005
Approved Date
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
864
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2005
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/12/2005 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

Not Applicable

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Locksmithing are:
- completion of all twelve (12) core units of competency, and
- completion of Group A Locksmithing stream units 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 selec
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5532 MEM15002A Apply quality systems 16 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5513 MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 32 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Group A Locksmithing Stream Units

Select units to the value of at least 40 points from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5669 MEM20008A Develop and implement a masterkey system 36 Unit of competency
W5665 MEM20004A Gain entry 36 Unit of competency
W5657 MEM20010A Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems 36 Unit of competency
W5670 MEM20009A Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers 36 Unit of competency
W5666 MEM20005A Install and maintain door control devices/systems 18 Unit of competency
W5664 MEM20003A Install and upgrade locks and hardware 36 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5667 MEM20006A Maintain and service mechanical locking devices 54 Unit of competency
W5661 MEM20014A Perform a site security survey 18 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5668 MEM20007A Plan and prepare a masterkey system 54 Unit of competency
W5662 MEM20001A Produce keys 36 Unit of competency
W5658 MEM20011A Service and repair fire and security containers 54 Unit of competency
W5659 MEM20012A Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems 54 Unit of competency
W5660 MEM20013A Service automotive transponder systems 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
3. Group B Trade Specialisation Units

Select units to bring the total value to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites.
Please refer to Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package for the full list of available units and their points.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8960 90035NSW Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Locksmithing) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEL3 MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00690) LOCKSMITHING Apprenticeship