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Gain entry

Gain entry

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM20025
State Code
OEV75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to gain entry and the straightforward return-to-service of general types of commercial and domestic mechanical locks. It covers the basis for entry including lockout (keys inside), lost keys (rekeys) and malfunction of locks in doors and windows.Where specialised skills are required to gain entry and to reinstate both mechanical and electronic locking systems in automotive or fire and security containers, appropriate units should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish entry requirements, ownership and required authorisations
  • 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Establish reason for entry, nature and urgency of problem
  • 1.5 Verify evidence relating to ownership and/or legal possession and authenticity of request
  • 1.6 Provide company and individual identifications to the customer
  • 1.7 Identify construction and mechanism information including lock type, manufacturer, model, date, restrictions and limitations
  • 1.8 Confirm entry requirements and process with customer
2. Gain entry to mechanical locking system
  • 2.1 Select appropriate tools, equipment and entry methods for the mechanism, presenting problem, conditions and to meet customer and organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Establish a safe and secure working environment according to industry, organisational and legislative requirements
  • 2.3 Use selected tools to gain entry with minimal damage using established industry practices
  • 2.4 Identify limitations and problems and seek advice or assistance for matters unable to be resolved
  • 2.5 Replace locks and components in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.6 Manufacture keys based on job requirements
3. Finalise and document entry process
  • 3.1 Check functioning of locking system and adjust for correct operation
  • 3.2 Identify operational problems for further service or repair
  • 3.3 Identify the need for temporary or replacement lock, and fit in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.4 Give customer job details and recommendations for any further action in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.5 Instruct customer on use of new components based on complexity of operational requirements
  • 3.6 Ensure completed documentation is accurate, and process in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAU06 MEM20004 Gain entry Unit of competency