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As of 2023 there is currently no apprenticeship in locksmithing being run, but we do run a range of beginners locksmith courses perfect for those with no experience.
We also run a Official OFQUAL Level 4 certificate in locksmithing, which is rewarded after passing the MLA Exam.
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The Master Locksmiths Association developed the UK’s first locksmith specific apprenticeship. An apprenticeship in Locksmithing that helped anyone progress in the locksmith industry.
With the lack of government regulation of the locksmith industry and even the lack of recognition of locksmithing as a true profession, the MLA decided to do something about it and fund the development of the UK’s only nationally recognised qualification and locksmith apprenticeship.
There were 2 off the job locksmith training courses included in the formal apprenticeship scheme – the MLA’s 5-day beginners locksmith course and opening course, as well as students that learnt on the job with their employer.
Apprentices were regularly assessed by an MLA assessor to ensure that skills in the required areas were being developed.
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It is important to note that there are some specific requirements for English and Maths skills for those taking the locksmith apprenticeship.
The requirements are summed up in the graphic below ( click to view full size )
If the apprentice doesn’t meet these requirements then they can either get them before taking the apprenticeship (n.b. local college or further education centre) or they can take a course run by Skills for Security (depending on age there may be a cost associated with this).
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The areas covered by the apprenticeship was split into various sections.
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The short answer is YES.
The short answer is YES, whilst the MLA led the way with the development of the first NVQ for Locksmithing a number of years ago.
The association has continued to help the industry develop by funding the locksmith apprenticeship.
Those who successfully pass the apprenticeship will have a Level 2 Certificate in Locksmithing – the only nationally recognised qualification that currently exists for locksmiths.
Locksmith qualifications guide
Don’t be fooled by the marketing hype from some training organisations, they don’t offer qualifications, they are simply “tailored awards” which means certain criteria set by the awarding body have been met – and some not insignificant fees have been paid.
So if you’re looking to start your career in Locksmithing, consider the apprenticeship as the way of getting an actual qualification, and if you’re an employer and want staff to get qualified, then consider putting them on the apprenticeship.
MLA Exam – level 4 qualification
To see what working locksmiths have thought of this course in the past and how it has benefitted their business.
Despite spending nearly 3 years within the industry – the formal training clarified a lot of info that I hadn’t picked up in the locksmithing trade – Harry McGinley | Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths
I would definitely recommend the course as I think it’s ideal if you’re starting from scratch and want to learn the basics of locksmithing in an easily digestible format! – Conor Watson | Haines Security
As the apprenticeship scheme has now ceased, sadly the above apprenticeship is currently on hold.
For information about our beginners locksmiths courses please contact our head office via our freephone number 0800 783 14 98 or contact us via the website:
Read through our becoming a locksmith FAQs below which cover all the important topics to anyone new to locksmithing.
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Courses we currently offer include:
20 Mar 2024
20/03/2024
Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
21 Mar 2024
21/03/2024
22 Mar 2024
22/03/2024
22-23 Apr 2024
22/04/2024 to 23/04/2024
22-26 Apr 2024
22/04/2024 to 26/04/2024
24 Apr 2024
24/04/2024
25 Apr 2024
25/04/2024
26 Apr 2024
26/04/2024
3-7 Jun 2024
03/06/2024 to 07/06/2024
3-4 Jun 2024
03/06/2024 to 04/06/2024
5 Jun 2024
05/06/2024
6 Jun 2024
06/06/2024
7th Jun 2024
07/06/2024
15-19 Jul 2024
15/07/2024 to 19/07/2024
15-16 Jul 2024
15/07/2024 to 16/07/2024
17 Jul 2024
17/07/2024
18 Jul 2024
18/07/2024
19 Jul 2024
19/07/2024
20 Jul 2024
20/07/2024
16-17 Sep 2024
16/09/2024 to 17/09/2024
25 Mar 2024
25/03/2024
19 Apr 2024
19/04/2024
10 May 2024
10/05/2024
20 Jun 2024
20/06/2024
6 Jul 2024
06/07/2024
23 Jul 2024
23/07/2024
23-27 Jul 2024
23/07/2024 to 27/07/2024
24 Jul 2024
24/07/2024
25 Jul 2024
25/07/2024
26 Jul 2024
26/07/2024
27 Jul 2024
27/07/2024
14 Sep 2024
14/09/2024
21 Sep 2024
21/09/2024
25 Sep 2024
25/09/2024
12 Oct 2024
12/10/2024
1 Nov 2024
01/11/2024
2 Nov 2024
02/11/2024
9 Nov 2024
09/11/2024
23 Nov 2024
23/11/2024
5 Oct 2024
05/10/2024
10 Apr 2024
10/04/2024
11-12 May 2024
11/05/2024 to 12/05/2024
13 Jul 2024
13/07/2024
7 Sep 2024
07/09/2024
14-15 Nov 2024
14/11/2024 to 15/11/2024
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