Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Locksmithing (Trade) (Level 4)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
210 credits
NZSCED
039999
Engineering and Related Technologies/Other Engineering and
Related Technologies/Engineering and Related Technologies not
elsewhere classified
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
July 2020
Approval date
July 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the locksmithing
industry with locksmiths who have the skills and knowledge
required to specify, safely install, service, repair, and bypass
locking systems, and to produce keys for those systems.
Graduates will be able to work independently to the required
specifications while maintaining the ethics and integrity required of
the locksmithing industry.
This qualification is designed for people working in the industry
and will typically be achieved in a workplace environment whilst
completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome statement
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Education pathway
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Apply an understanding of relevant legislation and industry
codes and standards to ensure safe and ethical operation in
the locksmithing industry
Assess customer needs and specify, supply, and service the
appropriate key systems
Apply trade skills and knowledge to produce keys using the
various methods available, install mechanical and electronic
hardware, and maintain the tools and equipment used
Apply knowledge to specify and safely install, commission, and
service safes
Safely service and repair a range of mechanical and electronic
automotive locking systems
Perform diagnostics, bypass techniques, repairs, and servicing
on locking mechanisms
Provide appropriate customer service to clients when
specifying, installing, servicing, repairing, and bypassing
locking systems
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level specific trade-related qualifications for the locksmithing
industry.
Supervisory, management, or business ownership roles may
require further study in business management.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will be able to operate
independently as locksmiths and will be capable of specialising in
a dedicated sector of the industry, such as: safes; automotive
security; forensic locksmithing; access control; architectural
hardware design; institutional security; hardware installation.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification can be awarded by an organisation which has an
approved programme of study or industry training programme
leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may display the
name and/or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that
lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate in a
consistency process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with graduates’
achievement of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds for
qualification outcome achievement and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification
graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their own
evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification
meet the graduate profile outcomes
Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes continue
to meet current industry needs
A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates
meet the graduate profile outcomes
Any other relevant evidence as appropriate
Further information about the managing consistency process can be
found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achievement of all outcomes is required.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including
regulatory body or legislative
requirements)
It is recommended that people enrolling in a programme leading to
this qualification will hold the National Certificate in Education
Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 [Ref: 0973] or equivalent.
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There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
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General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
It is expected that fundamental health and safety awareness will be a
focus at the start of the programme, and further embedded in all onjob and off-job learning throughout the duration of the programme.
This qualification will typically be achieved in a commercial
environment whilst completing a New Zealand Apprenticeship.
It is expected that the learning of technical knowledge and skills will
be reinforced through application in a workplace environment.
Should unit standards be specified in a programme of study or
industry training programme leading to this qualification, please
consult the explanatory notes section of the unit standards concerned,
as there may be legislative and health and safety requirements.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
1
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
Apply an understanding of
relevant legislation and
industry codes and
standards to ensure safe and
ethical operation in the
locksmithing industry
Credits 10
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Understanding of relevant legislation and industry codes and
standards
Knowledge of customer confidentiality and right of access to
property expectations and requirements
Completion of the relevant current safety course(s) for working
on building sites
Note: ‘relevant legislation, codes and standards’ includes but is not
limited to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992,
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Sale of
Goods Act 1908, Private Security Personnel and Private
Investigators Act 2010, Privacy Act 1993, Building Act 2004, and
their associated regulations and subsequent amendments.
2
Assess customer needs and
specify, supply and service
the appropriate key systems
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
Credits 30
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3
Apply trade skills and
knowledge to produce keys
using the various methods
available, install mechanical
and electronic hardware, and
maintain the tools and
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Knowledge of available and appropriate products and their
operation
Knowledge of master keying principles
Identifying options available to meet needs and recommending
most appropriate system
Knowledge of how to design and service systems manually
(long hand)
Understanding how computer software is used to design and
service systems
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
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Knowledge of mechanical and electronic locking systems
Knowledge of keys for a range of locks– lever, pin tumbler,
wafer, disc.
Knowledge of mechanical and electronic door hardware, e.g.
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equipment used
Credits 85
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door closers
Identification of the appropriate processes/tools/equipment
available to produce keys and install hardware
Use and maintenance of key cutting machines, installation
equipment, hand tools, power tools
Reading, interpreting and following manufacturers
specifications/instructions
Note: ‘various methods’ include: reading, impressioning, decoding,
cut from code number, cloning
4
Apply knowledge to specify
and safely install,
commission, and service
safes
Credits 15
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
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5
Safely service and repair a
range of mechanical and
electronic automotive locking
systems
Credits 25
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
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6
Perform diagnostics, bypass
techniques, repairs, and
servicing on locking
mechanisms
Credits 40
7
Provide appropriate
customer service to clients
when specifying, installing,
servicing, repairing and
bypassing locking systems
Credits 5
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Knowledge of available safes and their specifications and
applications
Knowledge of safe locking mechanisms
Assessing customer needs, determining and recommending
most appropriate product
Surveying site, planning, and using simple lifting strategies to
safely move and install safes
Commissioning and servicing safes
Researching the appropriate method for servicing/repairing
locks for a specific vehicle
Understanding programming methods and carrying out basic
programming of keys and remotes for electronic systems
Applying an understanding of airbag and roadside safety
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
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Picking a range of locks, e.g. vehicles, safes, etc
Application of bypass/manipulation techniques
Troubleshooting - carrying out diagnostics
Knowledge of a range of locking mechanisms
Programmes must include coverage of the following topics:
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Verbal communication skills, e.g. asking questions, listening,
responding in an appropriate way
Professional behaviour and personal presentation
Company policy and expectations for customer service
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Locksmithing (Level
4) [Ref: 0452].
The last date for entry into the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017.
The last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2021.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the
address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone 0800 526 1800
Email qualifications@competenz.org.nz.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in May 2016 to extend the last date of enrolment into
programmes leading to the National Certificate in Locksmithing (Level 4) [Ref: 0452] from 31 December
2016 to 31 December 2017.
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