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If you are a locksmith looking to join the MLA we have a number of membership categories to choose from, we have membership categories for all levels of experience.
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Each membership category and the benefits can be found below:
Whether you’re starting out or you’ve worked in the industry for years, MLA membership will help support and inspire you at every stage of your locksmith career
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Aimed at you as an individual locksmith rather than your company. Personal membership is where most of our members begin their journey.
We have two categories of Personal Membership. These are a) Registered Membership or b) QML membership of the MLA.
Joining as Personal member is perfect if you are:
Registered membership is entry level into the MLA and suitable for all levels of experience:
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When starting your locksmith career, it’s essential to understand more about the industry and how to develop your career in it; having the proper knowledge and support is vital.Â
With discounts on our training, access to our member only Facebook group and forum plus regular updates on the industry in Keyways and regional meetings you’ll soon be up and running
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Joining the membership whilst working towards the MLA Qualification gives you a number of tools to help you succeed. You can connect with our network of fellow locksmiths to share knowledge, experiences and even work.Â
Our extensive range of resources can help you stay up to date with the latest industry developments, changes in legislation and technical knowledge.Â
All Registered Members are expected to progress to Qualified Master Locksmith status within 4 years of membership.Â
To achieve Qualified Master Locksmith status candidates must pass all four modules of the MLA Qualification (written, fitting, key cutting by hand and opening).Â
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This pack contains the benefits of becoming a Registered member plus prices of membership.
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QML Membership is the next step to becoming an MLA Approved Company, you’ll be able to use our MLA logo for limited purposes.
Our QML membership joining pack can be downloaded below:
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QML members who are self-employed are encouraged to progress to Approved Company Membership.Â
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This pack contains the benefits of becoming a QML member plus prices of membership.
Locksmiths that become MLA Approved have FULL USE of the MLA logo to use on your own website & advertising, along with your own dedicated Approved Company profile on the MLA website.
Approved Company member is aimed at your company rather than you as an individual, for members who are self-employed and have their own business; you could be a sole trader or a larger company with employees.
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Locksmiths that become MLA Approved have FULL USE of the MLA logo to use on your own website & advertising, along with your own dedicated Approved Company profile on the MLA website.
All approved companies must have at least one Qualified Master Locksmith in their employment, which means many of our Approved Company owners also have a personal membership.
This pack contains information required to meet the qualifying criteria, plus information on the inspections that take place.
Are you a supplier to the industry, product or service, looking for a route to market?
Affiliate membership provides you with a fantastic promotional opportunity to get to our locksmith members.
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We offer a range of marketing opportunities as part of our affiliate membership
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Every subscription year we offer one FREE place for an Affiliate Member employee to attend 3 out of the 4 level 1 modules of beginners mechanical locksmith training course, providing a full year’s subscription fees have been paid (accommodation not included).
The course provides a good basic knowledge of locksmithing and is perfect for sales, marketing and technical support staff.
As an affiliate member you’re welcome to attend our regional meetings. Many affiliates use our regional meeting to present at the meetings to launch new products, to offer product training and demonstrations and to speak directly to our members.
There is a voting representative from the Affiliate Sector on the MLA Board of Directors to give the real ability to shape the future of MLA
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Affiliates are welcome to use our Head Office facilities to hold meetings, product launches, seminars and training courses.
Keyways is our bi-monthly magazine distributed to our membership and covers latest industry and membership news.
This pack contains information on the benefits of becoming an Affiliate member plus prices of membership.
If you work within the security industry and/or have a connection to locks but don’t see a suitable category then please contact us
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We also have two groups on Facebook for locksmiths of all levels to talk about the industry, feel free to join both below:
Locksmith Group – open to all working locksmiths MLA Members ONLY Locksmith Group – requires MLA membership number
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