National Certificate in Locksmithing

This qualification is for people employed, or seeking to be employed, in the Locksmithing industry to gain recognition for the relevant skills and knowledge required by the industry for a competent locksmith.

People awarded with this qualification are able to design, install, and service a wide range of locking systems; manufacture a range of key types; and utilise a range of locksmithing competencies covering motor vehicles, safes, and other specialist locking systems. They will be able to safely utilise the specific knowledge, skills, and tools to required industry specifications while maintaining the ethics and integrity of the locksmithing industry.

The elective components of this qualification allow people to develop generic work skills, such as computing, basic first aid skills that are desirable within the industry, and any other industry specific skills.

This qualification forms a pathway for those who have completed National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 1220] to specialise in Locksmithing and may lead to the National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Level 6) [Ref: 0534].

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