Certificate III in Locksmithing
This qualification covers trade work as a locksmith. It includes repairing, making and installing locks and security systems for homes, vehicles and industry, along with reading drawings, measuring, using hand and power tools and planning work. If you already work as a locksmith, your experience may be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MEM30805 Certificate III in Locksmithing (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Locksmiths who already work in the trade and want a formal qualification for their skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Locksmith
- Security locksmith
- Automotive locksmith
- Locksmith technician
Qualification structure
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. 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.
Core units
12 units- MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
- MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
- MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
- MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
- MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
- MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
- MEM17003 (has a prerequisite)Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
- MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
- MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
40 unitsGroup A
- MEM05007 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- MEM20015 (has a prerequisite)Produce hand cut keys
- MEM20016 (has a prerequisite)Produce keys by cutting to code
- MEM20017 (has a prerequisite)Produce keys by duplication
- MEM20018 (has a prerequisite)Identify and program transponder keys
- MEM20019 (has a prerequisite)Service automotive transponder systems using diagnostic equipment
- MEM20020 (has a prerequisite)Use EEPROM programmers to service automotive transponder systems
- MEM20021 (has a prerequisite)Perform a building security inspection
- MEM20023 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and test lock mechanisms
- MEM20024 (has a prerequisite)Install and upgrade locks and hardware
- MEM20025 (has a prerequisite)Gain entry
- MEM20026 (has a prerequisite)Install and maintain door control devices and systems
- MEM20027 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and service mechanical locking devices
- MEM20028 (has a prerequisite)Plan and prepare a master key system
- MEM20029 (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a master key system
- MEM20030 (has a prerequisite)Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers
- MEM20031 (has a prerequisite)Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems
- MEM20032 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair fire and security containers
- MEM20033 (has a prerequisite)Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems
- MEM20035 (has a prerequisite)Perform a site security survey
Group B
- MEM07001 (has a prerequisite)Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
- MEM07024 (has a prerequisite)Operate and monitor machine and process
- MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
- MEM12001 (has a prerequisite)Use comparison and basic measuring devices
- MEM12003 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision mechanical measurement
- MEM13001 (has a prerequisite)Perform emergency first aid
- MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
- MEM15004 (has a prerequisite)Perform inspection
- MEM16004 (has a prerequisite)Perform internal/external customer service
- MEM16005 (has a prerequisite)Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
- MEM16012 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical specifications and manuals
- MEM18003 (has a prerequisite)Use tools for precision work
- MEM20022 (has a prerequisite)Modify and repair security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC2021Install security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3036Program and configure security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3037Test installed security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3038Commission and decommission security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3039Diagnose faults in electronic security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3041Conduct routine service of security equipment and systems
- CPPSEC3047Provide estimate and quote on security system installations
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
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.
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