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Level 1 Basic Opening Course – 1 Day (FULLY BOOKED)

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Cost: Member Price: £295 | Non-Member Price: £320

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

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Get hands on experience practicing the basic non-destructive entry techniques on a selection of the most common locks

What You Will Learn

  • Tools for opening
  • Methods of entry
  • Opening authority procedure
  • Theory of mortice lock picking
  • Picking 2 & 3 lever mortice locks
  • Other opening methods for 2/3 lever locks (jigglers, overlift)
  • Lock Identification (how to)
  • Theory of Mortice Lock Drilling
  • ERA 5 lever padlock opening
  • Theory and then practical of picking pin tumbler locks
  • Theory and then practical of drilling cylinder locks
  • Pick Guns
  • Other opening Techniques (bumping, snapping, slipping, letterbox tool)

Experience Required

  • Perfect for total beginners, must have taken our 2-day foundation beforehand to attend

Requirements

  • Security Clearance Required Basic Disclosure
    Apply via Gov.uk
  • MLA Members must be a member for 6+ months or taken 2-day foundation course
  • Non-MLA members must first take 2-day foundation course prior or be sponsored by 2 QML members or directors of MLA Approved Companies

Membership Options

Price & Location

£295 inc VAT – MLA Member
£320 inc VAT – Non Member
Location Unit 1, Prospect Park, Valley Dr, Rugby, CV21 1TF
Date latest course dates

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

    11 - 15 Dec 2023

    5 Day Beginners Course

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