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What The Locksmith Training Involves:

Your professional locksmith training takes place at our specialised training facility based at our Head Office. During the training you will complete three weeks of both practical and theoretical training covering the many fascinating aspects of the trade. Our trainers work with you to ensure that you are happy and confident with everything you have learnt after each stage.

During the three week training you'll be taught and trained in all aspects of locksmithing, from the basics, such as cutting keys and fitting locks, to more involved techniques such as ‘impressioning’ and making keys by hand.

What The Course Covers:

Stripping Down Locks:

  • Rim cylinders
  • Euro cylinders 2 & 3 lever mortice locks
  • 5 lever non BS mortice locks
  • 5 lever BS insurance rated mortice locks
  • High security locks e.g. Ingersol, Chubb detainer etc.

Theory & Practice of Picking Pinned & Wafer Locks:

  • Cam locks
  • Locker locks
  • Furniture locks
  • Window locks
  • Padlocks (various types)
  • Rim cylinders
  • Euro & oval cylinders
  • Bullet locks

Theory & Practice of Picking Mortice Locks:

  • 2 lever
  • 3 lever
  • 5 lever Non BS
  • 5 lever BS

Using Specialised Locksmithing Equipment

  • Rim cylinders
  • Pick gun
  • Jiggler keys
  • Super mica
  • Mortice pick keys
  • 2 in 1 pick
  • Special keys and bump keys
  • Letter box tool
  • Snap tool

Drill Points and Drilling To Gain Entry

  • Rim cylinders
  • Euro & oval cylinders
  • 5 lever non BS mortice locks
  • 5 lever BS insurance rated mortice locks
  • High security locks such as Ingersol, Chubb detainer etc.

Mechanical Combination Locks

  • Routine maintenance
  • How they work
  • How to dismantle
  • How to change the combination
  • How to find lost combination
  • How to gain entry when a lock fails.

Other skills include: PVC and Aluminium Doors & Locks, Lock Identification, Changing Combinations, cutting keys to code, and Impressioning.

For a full breakdown of the training please Apply for a Free information pack or ring us on 0800 0787275.



Admin Training

As well as being trained in all aspects of locksmithing you will also be trained in marketing your locksmith business, as well as our admin and job allocation systems to help you generate new customers.

When your training is complete and you feel confident with your acquired skills, you'll find yourself with a new variety of professional techniques which will give you a brilliant and confident head start in your new career as a locksmith.

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