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MLA Exam (Level 4 Qualification) Preparation Day

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Cost:

Member Price: £245
 | Non-Member Price: £305

Location: Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

In this hands on practical course, you’ll practice all the necessary skills required for the MLA exam.

You’ll learn from experienced instructors and MLA exam invigilators in a friendly and relaxed environment, helping to take away any mystery or anxiety you may have about the exam.


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Who should attend?

Anyone who would like guidance on what and how to prepare ahead of the MLA exam.

Learning Outcomes

You’ll be given an explanation of what is required to pass each element of the exam, including the written the paper, you’ll then have the opportunity to practice your skills on the practical elements of the exam. Our tutors will give you pointers on the areas you may need extra practice and guidance on how to improve.

Cut a MLA Exam standard key to a Union 3G110 mortice lock

  • The different methods of cutting a key
  • How to mark up and start the key cutting process
  • Become familiar with the operation of a lock

Fit a euro mortice deadlock to a door

  • Understand the differences between a well fitted lock and badly fitted lock
  • Which tools to select for a quality fitting

Open a BS 5 lever mortice lock

  • Understand the different opening methods
  • Learn the theory of drilling a BS lock

Brief Overview of Exam Paper

  • Explain the pass mark + percentage needed
  • What research needs to be done
  •  Common mistakes made from previous students giving examples

At the end of the course

You should be confident to take either the 1 day or the 2 day MLA exam.

Requirements

  • DBS check
  • Must have either attended the Level 1 training or
  • Have served at least 3 years as locksmith (with evidence provided) or
  • 2 referees (who are a MLA member)

Discount

Get a 5% discount on the MLA exam after completing the MLA preparation day.

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Training Course Dates

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Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £245
 | Non-Member Price: £305

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £115 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £160 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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Member Price: £1605
 | Non-Member Price: £1760

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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Member Price: £620
 | Non-Member Price: £685

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £365
 | Non-Member Price: £395

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

15-19 Jul 2024

5 Day Beginners Course

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Member Price: £1605
 | Non-Member Price: £1760

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £620
 | Non-Member Price: £685

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £365
 | Non-Member Price: £395

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £305
 | Non-Member Price: £330

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

16-20 Sep 2024

5 Day Beginners Course

 to 

Member Price: £1605
 | Non-Member Price: £1760

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £620
 | Non-Member Price: £685

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £365
 | Non-Member Price: £395

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £305
 | Non-Member Price: £330

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

21-25 Oct 2024

5 Day Beginners Course

 to 

Member Price: £1605
 | Non-Member Price: £1760

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £620
 | Non-Member Price: £685

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £310
 | Non-Member Price: £340

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

10 May 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £260
 | Non-Member Price: £310

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

6 Jul 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

23 Jul 2024

Level 2 Opening

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

23-27 Jul 2024

5 Day Advanced Course

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Member Price: £1326.85
 | Non-Member Price: £1760.40

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £265
 | Non-Member Price: £310

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £399
 | Non-Member Price: £449

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

14 Sep 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £210
 | Non-Member Price: £240

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £350

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £299
 | Non-Member Price: £399

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £399
 | Non-Member Price: £449

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

23 Nov 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

10 May 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

6 Jul 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £305
 | Non-Member Price: £330

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

14 Sep 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £305
 | Non-Member Price: £330

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

23 Nov 2024

Van Lock Fitting

Member Price: £450
 | Non-Member Price: £520

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £265
 | Non-Member Price: £310

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £245
 | Non-Member Price: £305

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

Member Price: £115 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £160 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

 to 

Member Price: £150 Per Module
 | Non-Member Price: £230 Per Module

Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF

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