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1.5 Years
On-campus — Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment.
Part time
February
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Heidelberg Campus, Melbourne Polytechnic, VIC
377 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West, VIC 3081
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Install security equipment and systems
Elective
Program security equipment and system
Elective
Test installed security equipment and system
Elective
Commission and decommission security equipment and system
Elective
Identify and diagnose electronic security equipment and system fault
Elective
Maintain and service security equipment and system
Elective
Provide estimate and quote on security system
Elective
Interpret technical drawing
Core
Undertake manual handling
Core
Perform engineering measurements
Core
Perform computations
Core
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Core
Plan work activities
Core
Organise and communicate information
Core
Interact with computing technology
Core
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
Core
Use hand tools
Core
Use power tools/hand held operations
Core
Assemble and test lock mechanisms
Elective
Install and upgrade locks and hardware
Elective
Gain entry
Elective
Maintain and service mechanical locking devices
Elective
Plan and prepare a masterkey system
Elective
Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers
Elective
Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems
Elective
Service and repair fire and security containers
Elective
Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems
Elective
Perform a site security survey
Elective
Produce hand cut keys
Elective
Produce keys by cutting to code
Elective
Produce keys by duplication
Elective
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core
Common Questions
The Certificate III in Locksmithing (Apprenticeship) at Melbourne Polytechnic is completed over 3 years part time, with the next intake beginning in February.
The course is delivered on-campus at Melbourne Polytechnic's Heidelberg campus. Classes are held on a day and block release schedule, covering Tuesday through Friday with both AM and PM sessions available.
Tuition fees vary depending on eligibility: the concession fee is $1,490, the government subsidised fee is $7,450, and the non-subsidised fee is $29,350. A materials fee of $1,300 applies to all students, along with a maximum annual amenities fee of $180 (concession) or $260 (other). Total payable ranges from $2,970 (concession) to $30,910 (non-subsidised). This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
No, the Certificate III in Locksmithing (Apprenticeship) is not available to international students. It is only available to local students, which includes Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, or New Zealand citizens.
The Certificate III in Locksmithing at Melbourne Polytechnic is recognised by the Locksmith Guild of Australia and the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia. Students learn using industry software such as Instacode and are taught by experienced, practicing locksmiths in a fully equipped workshop.
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