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 will be on Wednesday 10 December and Thursday 11 December 2025 in Canberra. Applications must be received by COB 14 November 2025.
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-approved locksmith Scheme, please read the SCEC Approved Locksmith Scheme Policy and submit a completed hard copy application pack to:
Chair SCEC
GPO Box 1508
Canberra ACT 2601
When a locksmith meets all of the requirements for SCEC approval they are granted approval for five years and their details are entered on a SCEC Approved Locksmith Register, which is maintained by T4 Protective Security.
RENEWING SCEC APPROVED LOCKSMITHS
Applications for renewing SCEC Approved Locksmiths are accepted at any time. Renewing SCEC-approved locksmiths are not currently required to attend a briefing to maintain validity; therefore there is no renewal fee. Please complete the renewal application form and forward (with the required documentation) to:
Chair SCEC
GPO Box 1508
Canberra ACT 2601
We recommend applications be forwarded to SCEC at least eight weeks prior to your expiry date to ensure continued validity and inclusion on the SCEC-approved locksmith register.
Be aware that the National Police Check (NPC) can take a number of weeks to be finalised. It is recommended that you apply for the NPC well in advance of the eight weeks before your expiry date.
Note: if a locksmith does not submit a renewal application prior to the expiry of their SCEC approval, the locksmith will need re-apply as a New SCEC-approved locksmith.