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Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing) - Pre-apprenticeship

National Code: MEM20105

The locksmithing industry is an industry of constant change with new products, new methods and ever increasing competition for the available work.

NMIT is able to provide training in every aspect of security. We have a proven track record of training excellence in all levels of physical security.

Course Location and Contact Information

Mechanical Manufacturing Department
Security Technology (Locksmithing) Section.
Heidelberg Campus
Phone: +61 3 9269 8687
  +61 3 9269 8691
Email: richardh-loc@nmit.vic.edu.au

 

Course Description

The objective of this course is to prepare school leavers and the unemployed for employment in the locksmithing industry.

Students who continue on to apprenticeship studies after completing the Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing) will have the relevant units credited to their apprenticeship.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in the security industry, which includes fields such as surveillancing, electronic access and automotive.

Course Duration

Full time: Thirteen weeks

Course Commencement Dates

January and July.

Entrance Requirements

Students must have completed Year 10. There is provision for mature age students who do not meet this educational prerequisite.

Application Procedure

Apply directly to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department in December/January for Semester 1 intake.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Students completing the Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing) Pre-apprenticeship may choose to enrol in the Certificate III in Locksmithing (Apprenticeship).

Course Outline

The Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing) involves 360 hours of training .

MEM13.14A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14.4A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM15.2A Apply quality systems (20 hrs)
MEM15.24A Apply quality procedures
MEM16.7A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM5.7C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting (20 hrs)
MEM5.13C Perform manual production welding (20 hrs)
MEM9.2B Interpret technical drawing (40 hrs)
MEM16.6A Organise and communicate information (20 hrs)
MEM16.8A Interact with computing technology (20 hrs)
MEM18.1C Use hand tools (20 hrs)
MEM18.2B Use power tools/hand held operations (20 hrs)
MEM20.1A Produce keys (40 hrs)
MEM20.2A Assemble and test lock mechanisms (60 hrs)
MEM20.3A Install and upgrade locks and hardware (40 hrs)


Work Placement Component

This course provides for a mandatory addition of a minimum 10 day work placement. This is available to students through their own initiative to organise.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is by completion of the learning outcomes for each module. All modules are competency based.

Materials

  • safety boots (compulsory)
  • safety glasses (compulsory)
  • ear muffs (optional)
  • wood chisels (compulsory)
  • hand tools (compulsory)

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing).

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Prepared by: Eng Ung, Communications Officer - Publications.
Authorised by: Wayne Theisinger, Head of Department, Mechanical Manufacturing.
Last modified: 29 November, 2007
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