Application

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

This unit applies to assembly of lever locks and cylinders within a master key system or to individually keyed lever locks cylinders. It requires application of locksmithing principles and practices.

Where the selection and use of engineering measuring equipment is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements or unit MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement should also be selected as appropriate.

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

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

planning the assembly sequence and method in accordance with specifications and SOPs

checking components and/or parts against key schedule and job instructions

assembling lock mechanisms and checking key operates the lock on at least two occasions on at least two different mechanisms

using tools and equipment to assemble lock mechanisms

marking products with correct door and reference information using appropriate marking equipment

identifying and rectifying faults in lock mechanism or key operation

grouping, packaging and labelling products and completing and processing 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)

operating principles of mechanical locking devices and components

information on handwritten and computer-generated pinning charts, key and door schedules and hardware charts

fitting requirements and sequence of assembly

tools, equipment and materials for assembling lock mechanisms

door and key reference information and marking methods.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in assembling and testing lock mechanisms 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. This must 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'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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