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Choose the right auto locksmith course for you, we offer two separate training courses.
1-Day Vehicle Entry Course
3-Day Auto Locksmith Course
Train to become an auto locksmith on our specialist auto locksmith training courses. We run a 3 Day Auto Locksmith Training Course and a 1 Day Auto Course at the UK’s largest locksmith association.
Our auto locksmith training courses are perfect for those with zero experience in auto locksmithing or current trading locksmiths wishing to add auto services such as opening locked cars to replacement car keys as a service.
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Learn auto picking on our entry level auto locksmith training course, in 1 day we will teach you some essential auto locksmith skills from how to open locked cars to picking popular vehicle locks such as ford car locks.
Our 1 day auto locksmith training course looks into:
You will be able to unlock locked cars attending jobs such as locked out of vehicles and keys locked in cars.
Dedicated WhatsApp group has been created for individuals attending this course. This is a great resource allowing you to share your auto questions & experience with others who’ve attended the same training.
Membership Options
You can either bring your own picks or purchase from us.
Please note we can provide picks at a lower rate than wholesalers due to benefiting from an MLA discount.
Price without lock picks (bring your own) Member Price: £314.15 inc VAT Non Member Price: £339.90 inc VAT
Member Price with lock picks Both Picks: £396.55 inc VAT Single Pick: VAG HU66 Twin Lifter: £355.35 inc VAT Single Pick: FORD HU101 Twin Lifter: £355.35 inc VAT
Non Member Price with lock picks Both Picks: £422.30 inc VAT Single Pick: VAG HU66 Twin Lifter: £381.10 inc VAT Single Pick: FORD HU101 Twin Lifter: £381.10 inc VAT
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Location Rugby, Warwickshire – click for directions Date latest course dates
Your tutors for the day will be two of the most experienced auto locksmiths within the industry.
Gary Turner – Gary is a working Auto locksmith running his own business GT autos. Tim Hart – Highly experienced (over 40 years) Auto locksmith and well regarded tutor.
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Our 3-day auto training course in association with Aldridge Security is for anyone looking to add vehicle key services to their business. Learn to master vehicle locks and key systems using industry-standard tools and equipment.
Our comprehensive course covers every essential skill including picking, cloning, cutting and programming to give you a complete overview of the trade. Our hands-on, practical training ensures you can work safely and confidently on a wide variety of vehicles.
Original Mr. Li HU66 v3 pick & decoder – free of charge
Member Price: £1188 inc VAT Non Member Price: £1260 inc VAT
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire – click for directions Date: latest course dates
Richard Jones – Vehicle Locksmith & Tutor
Richard has over 18 years’ experience in vehicle locksmithing.
He started his career in electronics in 2004, building a strong understanding of how systems work. In 2009, he moved into auto locksmithing, focusing on vehicle entry, keys, and immobiliser systems.
Courses we currently offer include:
16 May 2026
16/05/2026
Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £339.90 Inc VAT
Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
23-25 Jun 2026
23/06/2026 to 25/06/2026
Member Price: £1188 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1260 Inc VAT
23 Jul 2026
23/07/2026
23-25 Sep 2026
23/09/2026 to 25/09/2026
30 Oct 2026
30/10/2026
13-17 Apr 2026
13/04/2026 to 17/04/2026
Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT
13-14 Apr 2026
13/04/2026 to 14/04/2026
Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT
15 Apr 2026
15/04/2026
Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT
16 Apr 2026
16/04/2026
17 Apr 2026
17/04/2026
Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT
22 April 2026
22/04/2026
FREE
11-15 May 2026
11/05/2026 to 15/05/2026
11-12 May 2026
11/05/2026 to 12/05/2026
13 May 2026
13/05/2026
14 May 2026
14/05/2026
15 May 2026
15/05/2026
8-12 Jun 2026
08/06/2026 to 12/06/2026
8-9 Jun 2026
08/06/2026 to 09/06/2026
10 Jun 2026
10/06/2026
11 Jun 2026
11/06/2026
12 Jun 2026
12/06/2026
9-10 Jul 2026
09/07/2026 to 10/07/2026
13-17 Jul 2026
13/07/2026 to 17/07/2026
13-14 Jul 2026
13/07/2026 to 14/07/2026
15 Jul 2026
15/07/2026
16 Jul 2026
16/07/2026
17 Jul 2026
17/07/2026
3-7 Aug 2026
03/08/2026 to 07/08/2026
3-4 Aug 2026
03/08/2026 to 04/08/2026
5 Aug 2026
05/08/2026
6 Aug 2026
06/08/2026
7 Aug 2026
07/08/2026
12-16 Oct 2026
12/10/2026 to 16/10/2026
12-13 Oct 2026
12/10/2026 to 13/10/2026
14 Oct 2026
14/10/2026
15 Oct 2026
15/10/2026
16 Oct 2026
16/10/2026
16-20 Nov 2026
16/11/2026 to 20/11/2026
16-17 Nov 2026
16/11/2026 to 17/11/2026
18 Nov 2026
18/11/2026
19 Nov 2026
19/11/2026
20 Nov 2026
20/11/2026
7-11 Dec 2026
07/12/2026 to 11/12/2026
7-8 Dec 2026
07/12/2026 to 08/12/2026
9 Dec 2026
09/12/2026
10 Dec 2026
10/12/2026
11 Dec 2026
11/12/2026
6 May 2026
06/05/2026
Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT
1 Jul 2026
01/07/2026
Member Price: £324 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £345 Inc VAT
8 Sep 2026
08/09/2026
11 Sep 2026
11/09/2026
Member Price: £272.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT
12 Sep 2026
12/09/2026
Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £462.47 Inc VAT
29 Sept 2026
29/09/2026
Member Price: £210 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £240 Inc VAT
5 Oct 2026
05/10/2026
Member Price: £330 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £395 Inc VAT
23 Oct 2026
23/10/2026
Member Price: £267.80 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT
11 Nov 2026
11/11/2026
4 Dec 2026
04/12/2026
Member Price: £354 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £399 Inc VAT
29 Apr 2026
29/04/2026
Member Price: £118.45 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £164.80 Inc VAT Per Module
21-22 May 2026
21/05/2026 to 22/05/2026
Member Price: £154.50 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £236.90 Inc VAT Per Module
1 Jun 2026
01/06/2026
Member Price: £252.35 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT
4-5 Jul 2026
04/07/2026 to 05/07/2026
25 Sep 2026
25/09/2026
2 Oct 2026
02/10/2026
5-6 Nov 2026
05/11/2026 to 06/11/2026
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