Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select, install, fault find and adjust a range of door control devices and door control systems. It applies to work conducted in commercial, industrial and domestic environments.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
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 | Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
1.5 | Review work order and clarify with appropriate person(s), as required | ||
2 | Prepare for installation and service | 2.1 | Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials to meet job requirements and check for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturers' specification |
2.2 | Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement in accordance with SOPs | ||
2.3 | Identify potential and existing risks and hazards associated with maintenance activities and control in accordance procedures and SOPs | ||
3 | Install door control devices/ systems | 3.1 | Select the appropriate door control device/systems for the given door type and specifications |
3.2 | Install door control devices/systems in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, work order and legislative requirements and SOPs | ||
3.3 | Check door control devices/systems for correct operation and adjust, as necessary | ||
4 | Service door control device | 4.1 | Conduct checks on door control devices/systems and components to identify any damage, friction or sticking in accordance with manufacturers' specifications |
4.2 | Assess viability for continued operation or replacement of door control device | ||
4.3 | Adjust door control devices/systems and/or components in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, work order and legislative requirements and SOPs | ||
5 | Complete installation or service | 5.1 | Make notification of work completion to appropriate person(s) in accordance with SOPs |
5.2 | Complete documentation and process in a prompt and accurate manner in accordance with SOPs | ||
5.3 | Clean work area, tools and equipment and store in accordance with SOPs | ||
5.4 | Report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement | ||
5.5 | Collect waste from service and repair activities, treat and dispose or recycle in accordance with organisational and environmental requirements | ||
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. | |
PPE includes one (1) or more of the following: | face shields, goggles and safety glasses hearing protection dust masks and respirators high visibility vests or clothing head protection sun protection, hats and sun screen gloves and knee pads safety footwear witches hats warning signs and warning tapes temporary safety barriers fire extinguisher first aid kit |
Work order includes one (1) or more of the following: | work schedules, completion dates, job requirements and tasks specific client requirements access to site and specific site requirements resource requirements WHS requirements and compliance with relevant legislation budget allocations and warranties service information |
Appropriate person(s) includes one (1) or more of the following: | installer subcontractor technician supervisor manager/director client |
Materials include one (1) or more of the following: | solder insulation tape screws, springs, split pins and masonry fasteners graphite powder and lockease oil, silicon, dry lube and grease adhesives paint, patch materials electronic components cleaning compounds key blanks |
Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: | hand tools fixing tools strippers router file drill and power saw spirit level soldering iron and welder ladder and hoist drop sheet batteries masterkey plans PPE communications equipment |
Safe operating practices include one (1) or more of the following: | working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead power lines working safely around tools and equipment hazard recognition, emergency procedures awareness of electrical hazards following confined spaces procedures administering first aid |
Risks and hazards include one (1) or more of the following: | non-compliance with building codes and regulations exposed electrical wiring manual handling exposure to asbestos, dust, noise, live power, vermin, water, glass fibre, building debris, natural and other gas build-up |
Maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following: | cleaning inspection lubrication routine repairs identification of worn parts confirming operation adjustments key cutting replacement of worn parts |
Door control devices/systems include one (1) or more of the following: | surface mounted door closers semi concealed door closers concealed closers semi-automatic/automatic door control devices exit devices |
Documentation includes one (1) or more of the following: | completion of work log mechanical lock/locking system problems/faults warranty conditions and allowances recommendation for repairs operational checks and maintenance conducted testing and commissioning results parts and components replaced materials used masterkey plans: code matrix key and door schedules recommendations for future operation and maintenance costings |
Competency Field
Locksmithing