Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) programmers to identify, analyse, encode and re-encode (program) automotive transponder security systems on commercial and private use vehicles.

It applies to locksmiths using EEPROM programmers to program automotive transponder keys and associated equipment.

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

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, including binary and hexadecimal code

questioning, confirming and clarifying customer requirements

identifying automotive transponder components and associated equipment and checking functioning of transponder systems

using appropriate tools and equipment including to service automotive transponder systems

identifying actual and potential risks and hazards

establishing program requirements, programming electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) 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)

system and component specifications and principles of operation

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 legislation, codes, regulations and standards and work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and practices

tools and equipment used

factors impacting on feasibility of repair or replacement

organisational requirements for cleaning and storage

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

different types of transponder technologies

programming and operating procedures for encoder or diagnostic 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 using EEPROM programmers to service automotive transponder systems 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.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM20015', 'title': 'Produce hand cut keys'}
• {'code': 'MEM20016', 'title': 'Produce keys by cutting to code'}
• {'code': 'MEM20017', 'title': 'Produce keys by duplication'}
• {'code': 'MEM20018', 'title': 'Identify and program transponder keys'}
• {'code': 'MEM20019', 'title': 'Service automotive transponder systems using diagnostic equipment'}
• {'code': 'MEM20023', 'title': 'Assemble and test lock mechanisms'}
• {'code': 'MEM20025', 'title': 'Gain entry'}
• {'code': 'MEM20031', 'title': 'Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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