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Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse, encode and re-encode (program) automotive transponder keys.

It applies to locksmiths programming automotive transponder keys and associated high security transponder requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: This unit has dual status and is to be regarded as both a Specialisation band A unit and Specialisation band B unit for progression to C5 (AQF level V).

Unit Weight: 2

What You'll Learn

1. Determine job requirements

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work, health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Obtain system and component specifications and other relevant information from appropriate sources and in accordance with organisational and customer requirements
  • 1.3 Establish cloning requirements and other information relevant to task in accordance with customer needs, organisational and manufacturer specifications and legislation, codes, regulations and standards

2. Prepare to program transponder key

  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Identify risks and hazards and make area safe
  • 2.3 Select tools, equipment, materials and consumables, check for serviceability and use in accordance with manufacturer specifications and SOPs

3. Program transponder keys

  • 3.1 Identify personal limitations in programming and seek assistance from appropriate sources
  • 3.2 Establish programming requirements in accordance with SOPs and supplier requirements
  • 3.3 Program keys to correct specification
  • 3.4 Test system function to ensure correct operation

4. Finalise servicing process

  • 4.1 Complete documentation, and process in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Clean work area, tools and equipment and store in accordance with SOPs

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

interpreting information specific for servicing automotive transponder systems

questioning, confirming and clarifying customer requirements

using appropriate tools and equipment to identify and program transponder keys on at least two occasions

identifying actual and potential risks and hazards

establishing program requirements, programming keys to correct specification, and testing system for conformance on at least two occasions

completing all documentation in accordance with SOPs.

Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

sources of specifications and other relevant information for automotive transponder systems

types of transponders and technical terminology used

common design problems and faults arising from misuse and wear

organisational procedures for establishing service requirements

operation and function of transponder and engine immobiliser systems

applicable work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and practices

tools and equipment used

factors impacting on feasibility of repair or replacement

key blanks to suit model and mechanical and electronic part of lock

programming and operating procedures for identifier or encoder machine

documentation and recording procedures

hazards and control measures associated with servicing automotive transponder systems including housekeeping.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in identifying and programming transponder keys at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires.

Where possible, assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

  • text: 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.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026