MEM30819

Certificate III in Locksmithing

Progress your career with this specialised technical qualification. Complete this course as part of your apprenticeship to become a trade qualified locksmith.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

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Course overview

Progress your career with this apprenticeship qualification. Develop your knowledge of locking and security systems to become a trade qualified locksmith with skills for domestic, automotive and industrial applications.

Locksmithing, or security technology, is a specialised trade with steady demand for workers. Increased use of technology in this area means employers are looking for workers who are up-to-date with current methods, tools and equipment.

This apprenticeship program will provide you with a comprehensive skill base for the repair, manufacture and installation of locking and security systems. You’ll learn how to perform computations and engineering measurements, interpret technical drawings, and use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications. Our industry-expert teachers will ensure you have the most up-to-date technical knowledge with the quality of skills sought after by employers.

Successful completion of this course allows you to become a trade qualified locksmith in a range of domestic, automotive or industrial settings.

What can I do?

Locksmith (General)
Locksmith (Electronic Systems)

Course outcome:

MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 96 points.

Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE :
MEM09002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret technical drawings.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE
MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE :
MEM11011

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE
MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE :
MEM12023

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE
MEM12024

Perform computations

UNIT CODE :
MEM12024

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to estimate approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carry out calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determine simple ratios and averages.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform computations

UNIT CODE
MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE :
MEM13015

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
UNIT NAME
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE
MEM14006

Plan work activities

UNIT CODE :
MEM14006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan familiar work activities, whilst following established procedures and work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures of the organisation.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Plan work activities

UNIT CODE
MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE :
MEM16006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015
UNIT NAME
Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE
MEM16008

Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE :
MEM16008

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE
MEM17003

Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE :
MEM17003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the provision of on-the-job training to others while undertaking normal duties and it may involve the replacement of normal duties with training duties for limited periods of time.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE
MEM18001

Use hand tools

UNIT CODE :
MEM18001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use hand tools

UNIT CODE
MEM18002

Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM18002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPPSEC3047A

Provide estimate and quote on security system

UNIT CODE :
CPPSEC3047A

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Provide estimate and quote on security system

UNIT CODE
MEM12001

Use comparison and basic measuring devices

UNIT CODE :
MEM12001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to sort items in a production environment or at a workstation using basic comparison measuring equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use comparison and basic measuring devices

UNIT CODE
MEM20001

Produce keys

UNIT CODE :
MEM20001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce and duplicate keys for mechanical locking devices and systems. It applies to the production of keys across a range of locksmithing areas, including automotive, domestic, commercial, security containers and ancillaries.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001
UNIT NAME
Produce keys

UNIT CODE
MEM20002

Assemble and test lock mechanisms

UNIT CODE :
MEM20002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assemble and test lock mechanisms. Mechanisms are essentially manual in nature and may be built to order, low volume or complex assemblies.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM20001
UNIT NAME
Assemble and test lock mechanisms

UNIT CODE
MEM20003

Install and upgrade locks and hardware

UNIT CODE :
MEM20003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to install and upgrade locks/locking systems and lock furniture, including providing advice on installation and upgrade requirements and instructing clients on the use of the product.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Install and upgrade locks and hardware

UNIT CODE
MEM20004

Gain entry

UNIT CODE :
MEM20004

Unit description :
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.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM20001 , MEM20002 , MEM20003
UNIT NAME
Gain entry

UNIT CODE
MEM20005

Install and maintain door control devices/systems

UNIT CODE :
MEM20005

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select, install, fault find and adjust a range of door control devices and door control systems. It applies to work conducted in commercial, industrial and domestic environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Install and maintain door control devices/systems

UNIT CODE
MEM20006

Maintain and service mechanical locking devices

UNIT CODE :
MEM20006

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out maintenance of a range of mechanical locks and locking systems in commercial, industrial and domestic environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Maintain and service mechanical locking devices

UNIT CODE
MEM20007

Plan and prepare a masterkey system

UNIT CODE :
MEM20007

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to create a new masterkey system for in-line pin tumbler cylinders up to and including a hierarchical great grand masterkey (GGMK) system and maisoning.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM20001 , MEM20002
UNIT NAME
Plan and prepare a masterkey system

UNIT CODE
MEM20014

Perform a site security survey

UNIT CODE :
MEM20014

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to examine and assess security requirements across commercial, industrial and domestic applications and requires the ability to source relevant information, establish security risk and use appropriate assessment methods to ensure an accurate determination of security equipment/system options to meet client needs.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform a site security survey

UNIT CODE
MEM20011

Service and repair fire and security containers

UNIT CODE :
MEM20011

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to dismantle, inspect, repair, replace, service and assemble fire and security safes or containers and their components

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM20001 , MEM20002 , MEM20006
UNIT NAME
Service and repair fire and security containers

UNIT CODE
MEM16012

Interpret technical specifications and manuals

UNIT CODE :
MEM16012

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify, access, interpret and analyse technical information in an enterprise. It covers explaining and using the information, and identifying implications of information changes on engineering or manufacturing work activities.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret technical specifications and manuals

UNIT CODE
MEM20009

Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers

UNIT CODE :
MEM20009

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to gain entry to fire and security containers that are fitted with mechanical and electronic safe locking systems

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM20001 , MEM20004
UNIT NAME
Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers

UNIT CODE
MEM16005

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

UNIT CODE :
MEM16005

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to operate as a member of a team, where operations and outcomes are dependent on the performance of the entire team, and applies to a range of team activities that are carried out within a section of a manufacturing, engineering or a related work environment.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

UNIT CODE
MEM20012

Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems

UNIT CODE :
MEM20012

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify service and repair requirements for mechanical automotive locking systems on commercial and private use vehicles.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM20001 , MEM20002 , MEM20006
UNIT NAME
Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems

UNIT CODE
MEM20010

Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems

UNIT CODE :
MEM20010

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to gain entry to all types of automobiles fitted with mechanical and/or electronic locking systems, and covers straightforward reinstatement of the vehicle locking system by removal and replacement of component parts.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM20001 , MEM20002 , MEM20004
UNIT NAME
Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems

UNIT CODE
MEM20013

Service automotive transponder systems

UNIT CODE :
MEM20013

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse, encode and re-encode (programme) automotive transponder security systems on commercial and private use vehicles.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM20001
UNIT NAME
Service automotive transponder systems

UNIT CODE
CPPSEC2021A

Install security equipment and systems

UNIT CODE :
CPPSEC2021A

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install a range of security equipment and systems. It requires the ability to select and use materials, tools and equipment to install security equipment and systems using approved termination methods and procedures. This work applies in extra low voltage as defined through the Australian Standards AS 2201 (1986) environments.
UNIT NAME
Install security equipment and systems

UNIT CODE
CPPSEC3036A

Program security equipment and system

UNIT CODE :
CPPSEC3036A

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to program a range of security equipment and systems. It requires the ability to accurately determine configuration parameters and program security equipment and systems to meet client requirements. This work applies in extra low voltage as defined through the Australian standards AS 2201 (1986) environments.
UNIT NAME
Program security equipment and system

UNIT CODE
CPPSEC3041A

Maintain and service security equipment and system

UNIT CODE :
CPPSEC3041A

Unit description :
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out routine servicing of a range of security equipment, systems, plant and equipment. It requires the ability to identify maintenance requirements, follow correct procedures, use safe and efficient work practices, maintain a hazard-free work area, accurately document and maintain information systems. This work applies in extra low voltage as defined through the Australian standards AS 2201 (1986) environments.
UNIT NAME
Maintain and service security equipment and system

UNIT CODE
MEM16012

Interpret technical specifications and manuals

UNIT CODE :
MEM16012

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify, access, interpret and analyse technical information in an enterprise. It covers explaining and using the information, and identifying implications of information changes on engineering or manufacturing work activities.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret technical specifications and manuals

UNIT CODE
MEM20008

Develop and implement a masterkey system

UNIT CODE :
MEM20008

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to create new commercial masterkey systems and expand existing keying systems, using even cut and rotating constant progression methods.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM20001 , MEM20002 , MEM20007
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement a masterkey system

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Locksmithing (MEM30819)

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Certificate III in Locksmithing

COURSE CODE: MEM30819

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training program

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate III in Locksmithing

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience

Related courses

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