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Locksmith Training Courses – UK’s Largest Locksmith Association

As the UK’s largest locksmith trade association we run a range of training courses to become a locksmith, our beginners’ locksmith courses are perfect anyone new to locksmithing to advanced courses for existing locksmiths who want to learn new skills.

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Locksmith Course Details and How to Become a Locksmith

Beginners Locksmith courses

For those with no experience in locksmithing our beginners courses include a 5 day course with 4 modules during the week.

2 Day Foundation Course – teaches you how to cut keys, basics of safes, how locks work – a perfect introduction to locksmithing.
1 Day Fitting Course – learn to fit and upgrade mortice locks & night latches
1 Day UPVC Course – learn the important aspects of UPVC doors & Multipoint Locks, from identify multipoint locks to opening jammed mechanisms
1 Day Basic Opening Course – learn the basics of opening different types of locks

Most people attend all 5 days although you can select different course modules to attend.

Want to get into auto locksmithing? our 1 day auto locksmith course is perfect for those with zero auto experience & covers how to pick open vehicles locks including Volkswagen, Audi & Ford.

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Locksmith Qualification Courses

Want to gain an official locksmith qualification? Our locksmith qualification courses will help you achieve master locksmith status with a level 4 certificate in general locksmithing.

Our qualification courses include:

Locksmith Qualification Programme – Perfect for beginners, our custom-built programme allows progression from beginner to becoming a Master Locksmith with a level 4 certificate qualification.
MLA Qualification – Gain a nationally recognised level 4 certification & become a Qualified Master Locksmith. Aimed at experienced locksmiths, the MLA qualification allows progression to Approved Company membership.

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Advanced Locksmith Courses

We also run advanced courses for those already trading as a locksmith & wish to increase their skill set.

Our advanced courses include:

uPVC & Composite Masterclass – build your uPVC skills with this advanced training course
Level 2 Opening course – learn how to identify and open 5 lever locks
Aluminium Door Course – add more commercial work by learning topics including door closers, removal and refitting etc..
High Security Cylinders course – with SS312 Diamond & 3* cylinders becoming more popular, learn how to open high security cylinders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Also see our training FAQ page where we answer over 20 popular questions about our locksmith training courses such as cost, career progression, accommodation, salary, tools required.

1. How long does it take to train to be a locksmith?

Our 5-day beginners course allows those with no experience to go out and start trading as a locksmith, although locksmithing is a ongoing career whereby you learn something new every day, keeping up to date with product knowledge is essential as well.

Our becoming a locksmith FAQ section here cover all topics from skills required, qualifications in locksmithing, locksmith earnings to a career guide we put together.

2. How much does locksmith training cost?

The price for locksmith training is from £638 for our 2-day beginner’s module to £1653 for our full 5-day course.

Our 1 Day locksmith course prices start from £319 for our lock fitting module.

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3. Do you offer any kind of payment plan?

Yes! There are payment plan options for those attending any of our courses.</p<

Course attendees can set up a payment plan, where all we require is your course to be paid in full one month before the start date.

Payment MethodsWe offer the following payment methods:

Bank transfer (BACS)
Debit/Credit Cards
Direct Debits

Training fees are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), see our terms & conditions here.

Contact us about our payment plans and booking.

4. What is the best locksmith training course?

The best locksmith course for your needs all depends on what service you want to offer as a locksmith, our tutors all have decades of experience as trading locksmiths.

Our 2-day foundation module is a great starting point for those don’t want to commit to a full 5-day course.

Our training courses are also recognised by UCAS and mentioned by National Careers Service.

5. Can I start trading as a locksmith after the course?

Yes you can start working as a locksmith after our beginner course.

Currently there are ZERO government regulations on locksmithing so effectively anyone can call themselves a locksmith, this is why we license our locksmiths as MLA Approved Locksmiths.

6. Do I become qualified after attending your courses?

All attendees of each beginners course receive a certificate of attendance from the UK’s largest locksmith association, the Master Locksmiths Association.

If you are looking for a qualification, the MLA Qualification and Qualification programme allows locksmiths to become a fully Qualified Master Locksmith.

The MLA qualification is the highest locksmith qualification in the UK, regulated by OFQUAL and certified by ABBE (Awarding Body of the Built Environment).

OFQUAL Regulated Locksmith Qualification

Pass the MLA Qualification for a OFQUAL Level 4 Certificate In Locksmithing

7. Do you accept ELCAS Funding for ex armed forces?

Yes, we accept ELCAS funding if you are ex armed forces/ex military.

We run a custom ECLAS locksmith training course aimed at beginners with an official qualification at the end

View our ELCAS funded locksmith course here.

Question about becoming a locksmith?

Our becoming a locksmith FAQ section cover all topics from skills required, qualifications in locksmithing to a career guide we put together.

Location

Our training courses take place at our dedicated purpose built training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.

2 minutes from the M6
Sat Nav Postcode: CV21 1TF

By Train

Rugby has direct train services from major routes including London & Birmingham
8 minutes in a Taxi from Rugby Train Station

Visit Western Railway to book Cheaper Train Tickets in Advance.

London to Rugby on train from Euston Station in under 1 hour
Advanced fairs from as little as £25 return

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By Air

The nearest Airport to Rugby is Birmingham (BHX) which is 20 miles away.

Accommodation

We are happy to provide a list of hotels nearby contact us for this list.

Course Information

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Locksmith Training Courses

Courses we currently offer include:

Beginners Locksmith Courses (1, 2 & 5 days) – Book Now

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Locksmith Qualification Programme – From Beginners to Qualified Master Locksmith

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Advanced Locksmith Courses

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Auto Locksmith Training Course – Auto Lock Picking (1 Day Entry Level)

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Safes & Safe Servicing Course

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MLA Qualification – Become a Master Locksmith (Level 4)

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Van Lock Fitting Course – 1 Day Training

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Women in Locksmithing Foundation Course

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How to Become a Professional Locksmith

If you want to know how to be a locksmith, then there are many several skills required to becoming a professional locksmith;

Excellent manual dexterity
Interest in mechanical and electronic gadgetry
Good communications/public relations
Maths and possibly some carpentry skills are all assets to have.

Locksmithing is one career that will keep your interest because there is a constant need for Continued Professional Development.

Course Advice for Beginners

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A lot of people new to locksmithing think that after a 3-day course they can earn £60K a year sadly this is probably unrealistic.

A locksmiths craft is very diverse as there are also many specialist fields; some locksmiths will have a business that covers some of these fields ( e.g key cutting, uPVC locks, access control ), some businesses may specialise in one area ( e.g security safe specialists ).

How to Gain an Understanding of Locksmithing

To gain experience a local locksmith may offer you work as an “apprentice” – there is currently no formal apprenticeships in locksmithing.

The most popular way to learn about becoming a locksmith is to attend our 5-day beginner’s locksmith course at our Training Centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Training Course Dates

12-16 May 2025