SCEC-approved locksmith briefing

BRIEFING OVERVIEW FOR SCEC APPROVED LOCKSMITHS

This Briefing is designed for suitably qualified locksmiths who wish to become SCEC-approved. The SCEC-approved locksmith maintains mechanical and digital combination locks fitted to SCEC-approved containers. SCEC approved locksmiths are also used to fit locks and associated hardware to doors and windows of certain Australian Government high security zones.

Subjects covered in the briefing include:

• container inspection, servicing and reporting procedures;
• physical security locking requirements of the Protective Security Policy Framework and ASIO Technical Notes;
• an assessment to demonstrate competency.

Day two of the briefing will consist of certification workshops from Davcor on the X10, and Locksmith Supply Company on the S&G 2740b. 

NEW SCEC-APPROVED LOCKSMITH BRIEFINGS

The SCEC-approved locksmith Scheme is open for applications. 

The next briefing on 24 & 25 November 2026 in Canberra. 

Briefings cost of $975 (GST inclusive). This includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Travel and accommodation costs are not included. 

If you are a suitably qualified locksmith and wish to be considered for the SCEC Scheme, please read the SCEC Approved Locksmith Scheme Policy and submit a completed application pack via email to scec@scec.gov.au

RENEWING SCEC APPROVED LOCKSMITHS

Renewing SCEC-approved locksmiths are not currently required to attend a briefing to maintain validity; therefore there is no renewal fee. Please complete a renewal application form and email it to scec@scec.gov.au.

We recommend applications be forwarded to SCEC 8 weeks prior to your expiry date to ensure continued inclusion on the SCEC-approved locksmith register.

Note: if you do not submit a renewal application prior to the expiry of your endorsement, you will need re-apply as a new SCEC-approved locksmith.