Application
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.
This unit applies to assembly of cylinders within a masterkey system or to individually keyed cylinders and 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, licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 6
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Determine job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
1.5 | Obtain appropriate authorisation, check signatures and confirm order | ||
1.6 | Plan appropriate assembly sequence/method in accordance with specifications and SOPs | ||
2 | Prepare to assemble lock mechanisms | 2.1 | Disassemble lock mechanisms, as necessary |
2.2 | Compile components and parts in accordance with assembly specifications | ||
2.3 | Select tools, equipment and materials to suit job requirements | ||
2.4 | Prepare work area and arrange components in accordance with SOPs and selected assembly technique | ||
2.5 | Identify defective or faulty parts and process according to SOPs | ||
3 | Assemble lock mechanisms and decode assembled mechanisms | 3.1 | Apply locksmithing techniques and principles appropriate to assembly activity |
3.2 | Maintain records or process in accordance with SOPs | ||
3.3 | Fit component parts to ensure correct positioning and conformance with specifications | ||
3.4 | Mark/tag/identify locking mechanism as appropriate in accordance with SOPs | ||
3.5 | Handle and store components and/or assembly in a manner least likely to cause damage and in accordance with SOPs | ||
3.6 | Identify the lock mechanism using appropriate method | ||
3.7 | Decode lock mechanism (internal locking components) | ||
4 | Check finished products and mark, package and label products | 4.1 | Check operation of the lock mechanism and key for conformance to specifications |
4.2 | Identify and rectify faults in lock mechanism or key operation | ||
4.3 | Select stamping equipment and stamp products with correct door and key reference information in accordance with SOPs | ||
4.4 | Group, package and label products for installation in accordance with SOPs | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Assembly specifications include one (1) or more of the following: | required components and parts door handing timeframe for completion keying instructions fitting requirements |
Documentation includes one (1) or more of the following: | door and key schedules job sheet pinning charts hardware charts manufacturer documentation manufacturer warranties |
Lock mechanisms include one (1) or more of the following: | pin and disc tumbler cylinders wafer tumbler cylinders lever and warded locks rotating pin rotating disc axial pin (tubular) radial pin (dimple) cruciform |
Components and parts include one 91) or more of the following: | wafers pins discs levers springs key blanks barrels cylinder housings cams and screws circlips and tails |
Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: | jigs followers tweezers screwdrivers circlip pliers files wire wheel |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | graphite: powder based lubricants Teflon silicone based lubricants |
Reference information includes one (1) or more of the following: | system member rank key issue dealer identification |
Stamping equipment includes one (1) or more of the following: | dedicated marking machine: stamp engrave hand stamps stamping block |
Competency Field
Locksmithing