• Full locksmith training in all technical aspects of the trade to make you comfortable tackling all types of work.
• Marketing training, to help you find your own customers.
• Admin training, to get you familiar with our systems and help keep your accounts in order.

Your comprehensive training takes place at our purpose-built training facility based at our Head Office in Exeter.

You will complete two weeks of theory and practical training covering all the fascinating aspects of locksmithing. The intensity of the programme is such that you may be required to complete some tasks in the evening, whilst staying in your accommodation. Don’t worry, our trainers will work with you to ensure that you are confident with what you have learnt at each stage.

During our feature rich two week course you will be taught every aspect of locksmithing, from the very basics, such as key cutting, to very involved techniques like ‘impressioning’.

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.

PLUS: Lock Identification, PVC and Aluminium Doors & Locks, Making Keys by Hand, Changing Combinations, Keys cut to code, and Impressioning.

You will also be trained in marketing your business and our admin and job allocation systems to help you find customers and keep your accounts and paperwork up-to-date. Once your training is complete you will find yourself with a huge variety of professional techniques which will give you the best head start in your new career. [next >]