Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM20004 Gain entry.
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to gain entry and the straightforward return-to-service of general types of commercial and domestic mechanical locks.
It covers the basis for entry including lockout (keys inside), lost keys (rekeys) and malfunction of locks in doors and windows.
Where specialised skills are required to gain entry and to reinstate both mechanical and electronic locking systems in automotive or fire and security containers, appropriate units should also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band : A
Unit Weight : 4
Pre-requisite Unit
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM20023 Assemble and test lock mechanisms
MEM20024 Install and upgrade locks and hardware
MEM20015 Produce hand cut keys
MEM20016 Produce keys by cutting to code
MEM20017 Produce keys by duplication
Competency Field
Locksmithing
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish entry requirements, ownership and required authorisations |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Establish reason for entry, nature and urgency of problem 1.5 Verify evidence relating to ownership and/or legal possession and authenticity of request 1.6 Provide company and individual identifications to the customer 1.7 Identify construction and mechanism information including lock type, manufacturer, model, date, restrictions and limitations 1.8 Confirm entry requirements and process with customer |
2. Gain entry to mechanical locking system |
2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and entry methods for the mechanism, presenting problem, conditions and to meet customer and organisational requirements 2.2 Establish a safe and secure working environment according to industry, organisational and legislative requirements 2.3 Use selected tools to gain entry with minimal damage using established industry practices 2.4 Identify limitations and problems and seek advice or assistance for matters unable to be resolved 2.5 Replace locks and components in accordance with job requirements 2.6 Manufacture keys based on job requirements |
3. Finalise and document entry process |
3.1 Check functioning of locking system and adjust for correct operation 3.2 Identify operational problems for further service or repair 3.3 Identify the need for temporary or replacement lock, and fit in accordance with SOPs 3.4 Give customer job details and recommendations for any further action in accordance with SOPs 3.5 Instruct customer on use of new components based on complexity of operational requirements 3.6 Ensure completed documentation is accurate, and process in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Evidence for legal possession includes one or more of the following: |
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Lock types include one or more of the following: |
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Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: |
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Entry methods include one or more of the following: |
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Keys include one or more of the following: |
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Documentation includes one or more of the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM20004 Gain entry.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2