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SCEC Approved Locksmith Briefing

This briefing is designed for suitably qualified locksmiths who wish to become SCEC (Security Construction & Equipment Committee) Approved.   The SCEC Approved Locksmith maintains mechanical and digital combination locks fitted to SCEC Approved containers. SCEC also recommends Approved Locksmiths are used to fit locks and associated hardware to doors and windows of a Secure Area.

Subjects covered in the one day briefing includes:

  • Containers inspection, servicing and reporting procedures.
  • Physical security locking requirements of the Protective Security Manual/Protective Security Policy Framework and ASIO Technical Notes.
  • An assessment upon completion.

When a locksmith meets all the requirements for SCEC approval, their details are entered on a SCEC Approved Lockmith Register which is maintained by T4 Protective Security.


The briefing takes one day and generally conducted from 9.00am to 5.00pm in Canberra. The cost for the course is $490.00 which includes all course materials and a light lunch.

ASIO-T4 Protective Security (on behalf of the SCEC) will be scheduling briefing sessions for locksmiths performing work for the Australian Government in 2012.  Proposed dates for 2012 briefing sessions for new locksmiths are:

  • 26 March 2012
  • 25 June 2012
  • 20 August 2012

* Please note all courses will only be conducted subject to availability of minimum number of suitable applicants. An application form may be found here. Please indicate which date you would like to nominate for.


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