Assessor Resource
MEM20009A
Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The unit may be applied to fire and security containers for commercial and domestic use. The focus is on both mechanical and electronic safe locking systems.
Basis for entry includes lockout (keys inside), lost keys (rekeys), malfunction, and damage caused by burglary or user.
It requires an ability to safely remove, replace and reinstate original and replacement components and locking systems.
Appropriate factors that ensure conformance to specifications, operational performance, quality and safety must be applied. These include locksmithing principles, ethics, techniques, procedures and safe workshop practices.
If welding skills are required, then the appropriate units should be selected.
Where manual handling for removal of safe is required, Unit MEM11011B (Undertake manual handling) should also be selected.
Where repairs to fire and security containers are required, unit MEM20011A (Service and repair fire and security containers) should also be selected.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
This unit covers gaining entry to fire and security containers fitted with mechanical and electronic locking systems. It also covers straightforward reinstatement of the locking system by removal and replacement of component parts.
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