This is a Foundation level beginner’s course in locksmithing, designed to get you started in a new career. The course is two days, taught at our training centre in Gravesend, Kent, and covers four sessions.
All of our courses are taught with a mixture of theory and practical sessions, with an emphasis on hands-on teaching. This allows our learners to leave the training confident in their skills, and able to put these skills to work.
Session 1
- Approaching jobs /Law/Customer Relations
- Explanation of Rim Cylinders
- Explanation of Rim Night Latches
- Explanation of Euro Cylinders
- Key Part naming
- Stripping Down/Rebuilding a Cylinder lock
- Explanation of Cylinder locks picking techniques
- Opening of a Garage/Cabinet Lock
- Cylinder locks picking using a Pick Gun
- Explanation of Basic Key Mastering System
Session 2
- Demonstration of Lock Bypass technique using mica card
- Explanation / Demonstration of Letter Box tool
- Euro Cylinder Change/MPL Measurements/Ordering details
- Bump Keys
Session 3
- Explanation of a mortise dead / sash lock
- Key part naming
- Stripping down of a 2 lever lock
- Demonstration of 2 lever jiggler keys
- Stripping down of 3 lever lock
- Demonstration of 3 Lever jiggler keys
- Creation of a Service kit using interchangeable parts
Session 4
- Explanation /Demo of 3 lever Over Lifting technique
- Explanation/Demo of the use of 2 in 1 pick
- BS3621 Lock recon + Drilling Points
- Course Overview