Qualification details

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

Unit code 

Unit title 

MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

MEM12024A

Perform computations

MEM13014A

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

MEM14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task

MEM14005A

Plan a complete activity

MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM17003A

Assist in the provision of on the job training

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit code

Unit title

P

MEM05007C

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

2

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

4

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

2

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

2

MEM20001A

Produce keys

4

MEM20002A

Assemble and test lock mechanisms

6

MEM20003A

Install and upgrade locks and hardware

4

MEM20004A

Gain entry

4

MEM20005A

Install and maintain door control devices/systems

2

MEM20006A

Maintain and service mechanical locking devices

6

MEM20007A

Plan and prepare a masterkey system

4

MEM20008A

Develop and implement a masterkey system

6

MEM20009A

Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers

4

MEM20010A

Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems

4

MEM20011A

Service and repair fire and security containers

6

MEM20012A

Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems

4

MEM20013A

Service automotive transponder systems

2

MEM20014A

Perform a site security survey

2