Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to gain entry to fire and security containers that are fitted with mechanical and electronic safe locking systems. It covers straightforward reinstatement of the locking system by removal and replacement of component parts. Containers may be used for commercial or domestic use.
Where welding skills are required then see the appropriate units.
Where the use of fuel gas cutting equipment is required, unit MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting should also be selected.
Where repairs to fire and security containers are required see unit MEM20011 Service and repair fire and security containers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
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, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Establish entry requirements, authorisations and ownership | 2.1 | Establish safe ownership, contents and ownership of contents and verify in accordance with organisational and industry procedures |
2.2 | Establish safe type, locking mechanism and other relevant information from appropriate sources and in accordance with organisational and customer requirements | ||
2.3 | Establish nature of problem and circumstances of prior operation in accordance with SOPs, inspection/diagnostic techniques and original specifications | ||
2.4 | Select appropriate entry method in accordance with specific circumstances, customer requirements and SOPs | ||
2.5 | Determine appropriate location of work and arrange safe removal, as necessary | ||
3 | Gain entry to fire and security containers | 3.1 | Identify site access requirements and make appropriate arrangements |
3.2 | Identify potential and existing risks and hazards and manage, make area secure, and ensure privacy/security of environment in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements | ||
3.3 | Observe safe work practices to minimise risk of injury to self or others in accordance with procedures and organisational requirements | ||
3.4 | Select appropriate tools, equipment, materials and consumables for entry requirements and check for serviceability in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and SOPs | ||
3.5 | Gain entry in accordance with applicable legislation, codes, regulations and standards | ||
4 | Reinstate fire and security container | 4.1 | Select, where applicable, replacement and/or repaired parts as appropriate for reassembly |
4.2 | Dismantle/remove lock assemblies and components using appropriate SOPs, industry practices, tools and equipment | ||
4.3 | Inspect sub-assemblies, test and adjust for compliance to original factory assembly and function | ||
4.4 | Prepare components, assemble and adjust using fastening equipment and methods that ensure conformance to specifications, correct functioning, quality and safety of the completed assembly | ||
4.5 | Select lubrication, packing, sealing materials and apply correctly in accordance with job specifications | ||
4.6 | Inspect locking system, test and adjust as necessary for compliance to original factory assembly and functioning | ||
5 | Finalise entry and reinstatement process | 5.1 | Complete documentation and process in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements |
5.2 | Clean work area, tools and equipment and store in accordance with SOPs | ||
5.3 | Clean safe and return to serviceable condition | ||
5.4 | Advise customer of work undertaken and further recommended actions and any other relevant information | ||
5.5 | Instruct customer, as necessary, in accordance with organisational procedure and manufacturer recommendations | ||
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: | 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 |
Safe types include one (1) or more of the following: | plate safes slab safes fire data cash and/or jewellery under-floor wall free standing bank safes and vaults |
Appropriate sources of information include one (1) or more of the following: | catalogues manufacturer manuals drawings detailed/technical sketches associated data sheets colleague/industry expert specifications charts |
Basis for entryincludes one (1) or more of the following: | lost combination lockout (keys inside) lost keys (rekeys) malfunction damage caused by burglary or user requirement to safely remove, replace and reinstate original and replacement components and locking systems |
Customer requirements include one (1) or more of the following: | function and capabilities access issues service and maintenance requirements product operation and warranty information costings |
Entry method includes one (1) or more of the following: | mechanical drilling and cutting safe lever lock - impressioning reading safe lever lock - picking safe lock picking manipulation of mechanical combination locks manipulation of electro-mechanical combination locks alternative methods |
Risks and hazards include one (1) or more of the following: | safe construction chemical, environmental and material hazards lifting and handling use of mechanical and fuel gas cutting equipment electrical wiring exposure to asbestos, dust, noise, live power, vermin, water and glass fibre |
Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following: | hand and power tools and accessories specific to gaining entry: hardened drill bits special-purpose equipment borescope, flexi-light and fibre optical scope automatic dialler (soft drill) listening devices and manipulation aids magnetic or vacuum based drills and lever rigs measuring equipment: vernier callipers rules squares templates gauges |
Materials and consumables include one (1) or more of the following: | lubricants: machine oil general purpose grease graphite powder lithium grease adhesives and sealants cleaning materials wire and cable security seals and replacement barrier materials replacement parts |
Lock assemblies and components include one (1) or more of the following: | keylocks keyless combination locks electronic digital electronic and mechanical time delay |
Documentation includes one (1) or more of the following: | historical records procedures and measurements for opening specific safes job sheets invoices warranties |
Competency Field
Locksmithing