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Home > Courses > MLA Exam > MLA Exam – Level 4 Qualification No Coaching | 4 Modules
Date: 07/09/2024
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Location: Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
Pass the MLA Exam and receive a nationally recognised qualification – an Official OFQUAL Level 4 Certificate in Locksmithing and become a Qualified Master Locksmith Member (QML).
All MLA registered members are required to pass the MLA exam within 4 years of membership. It is recommended for new members to take 1 exam module per 12 months of membership.
The ultimate deadline to pass the MLA Exam is all 4 modules within 4 years.
Become MLA Approved – further progression enables members to become a full MLA Approved Locksmith with approved company membership.
MLA Member: £115.00 inc vat PER MODULE Non Member: £160.00 inc vat PER MODULE
Students can take ONE MODULE AT A TIME.
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The examination will consist of 4 elements:-
The written paper will comprise of 50 questions in a combination of short answer and essay style. (Some questions may require a sketch).
The questions will be a broad spectrum of locksmithing, including safes, access control and lever and pin tumbler mechanisms.
This paper only may be taken at a regional meeting, at the discretion of the examination board and by prior arrangement with Headquarters.
The above lock will be one in common use and can be opened by drilling or manipulation.
If opened by drilling, then a 7-8mm hole is allowed and you’ll need to identify the lock as well in order to pass.
If you drill a 6mm hole then you can pass without having to identify the lock.
Marks will be awarded for correct identification together with the level of skill demonstrated.
You will be required to fit a Euro Cylinder Operated Deadlock with Security Escutcheons and Box Striker to a door.
This is a test of your carpentry skills and lock-fitting jigs will not be allowed.
Please be aware striker plate must be fully fitted in order to pass.
Marks will be awarded according to the level of skill demonstrated.
N.B. The relevant Personal Protective Equipment must be worn.
This is a test of bench skills i.e. using hand tools, not machines.
Yes, you can sit one module at a time, or all the modules at once, it is completely up to you how many modules you want to sit in one go.
Yes once taken and passed you DO NOT have to take the exam ever again.
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Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
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