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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.
Ready to start? Book your place online or request more information from our team
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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:
23-25 Feb 2027
23/02/2027 to 25/02/2027
Member Price: £1188 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1260 Inc VAT
Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
28-30 Sep 2027
28/09/2027 to 30/09/2027
16-20 Nov 2026
16/11/2026 to 20/11/2026
Member Price: £1653.15 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £1812.80 Inc VAT
16-17 Nov 2026
16/11/2026 to 17/11/2026
Member Price: £638.60 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £705.55 Inc VAT
18 Nov 2026
18/11/2026
Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £350.20 Inc VAT
19 Nov 2026
19/11/2026
20 Nov 2026
20/11/2026
Member Price: £375.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £406.85 Inc VAT
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
18-22 Jan 2027
18/01/2027 to 22/01/2027
18-19 Jan 2027
18/01/2027 to 19/01/2027
20 Jan 2027
20/01/2027
21 Jan 2027
21/01/2027
22 Jan 2027
22/01/2027
15-19 Feb 2027
15/02/2027 to 19/02/2027
15-16 Feb 2027
15/02/2027 to 16/02/2027
17 Feb 2027
17/02/2027
18 Feb 2027
18/02/2027
19 Feb 2027
19/02/2027
15-19 Mar 2027
15/03/2027 to 19/03/2027
15-16 Mar 2027
15/03/2027 to 16/03/2027
18 Mar 2027
17/03/2027
18/03/2027
19 Mar 2027
19/03/2027
19-23 Apr 2027
19/04/2027 to 23/04/2027
19-20 Apr 2027
19/04/2027 to 20/04/2027
21 Apr 2027
21/04/2027
22 Apr 2027
22/04/2027
23 Apr 2027
23/04/2027
17-21 May 2027
17/05/2027 to 21/05/2027
17-18 May 2027
17/05/2027 to 18/05/2027
19 May 2027
19/05/2027
20 May 2027
20/05/2027
21 May 2027
21/05/2027
14-18 Jun 2027
14/06/2027 to 18/06/2027
14-15 Jun 2027
14/06/2027 to 15/06/2027
16 Jun 2027
16/06/2027
17 Jun 2027
17/06/2027
18 Jun 2027
18/06/2027
12-16 Jul 2027
12/07/2027 to 16/07/2027
12-13 Jul 2027
12/07/2027 to 13/07/2027
14 Jul 2027
14/07/2027
15 Jul 2027
15/07/2027
16 Jul 2027
16/07/2027
16-17 Aug 2027
16/08/2027 to 17/08/2027
16-20 Aug 2027
16/08/2027 to 20/08/2027
18 Aug 2027
18/08/2027
19 Aug 2027
19/08/2027
20 Aug 2027
20/08/2027
13-17 Sep 2027
13/09/2027 to 17/09/2027
13-14 Sep 2027
13/09/2027 to 14/09/2027
15 Sep 2027
15/09/2027
16 Sep 2027
16/09/2027
17 Sep 2027
17/09/2027
15-19 Nov 2027
15/11/2027 to 19/11/2027
15-16 Nov 2027
15/11/2027 to 16/11/2027
17 Nov 2027
17/11/2027
18 Nov 2027
18/11/2027
19 Nov 2027
19/11/2027
13-17 Dec 2027
13/12/2027 to 17/12/2027
13-14 Dec 2027
13/12/2027 to 14/12/2027
15 Dec 2027
15/12/2027
16 Dec 2027
16/12/2027
17 Dec 2027
17/12/2027
4 Dec 2026
04/12/2026
Member Price: £354 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £399 Inc VAT
9 Feb 2027
09/02/2027
Member Price: £307.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT
10 Mar 2027
10/03/2027
Member Price: £267.80 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT
11 Mar 2027
11/03/2027
Member Price: £330 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £395 Inc VAT
10 Apr 2027
10/04/2027
Member Price: £410.97 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £462.47 Inc VAT
29 Apr 2027
29/04/2027
28 May 2027
28/05/2027
8 Jun 2027
08/06/2027
Member Price: £272.95 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £319.30 Inc VAT
29 Jul 2027
29/07/2027
23 Sep 2027
23/09/2027
24 Sep 2027
24/09/2027
2 Oct 2027
02/10/2027
29 Oct 2027
29/10/2027
9 Nov 2027
09/11/2027
8 Jan 2027
08/01/2027
Member Price: £252.35 Inc VAT | Non-Member Price: £314.15 Inc VAT
30-31 Jan 2027
30/01/2027 to 31/01/2027
Member Price: £158.00 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £241.00 Inc VAT Per Module
5 Mar 2027
05/03/2027
Member Price: £122.00 Inc VAT Per Module | Non-Member Price: £169.00 Inc VAT Per Module
5 Apr 2027
05/04/2027
11-12 May 2027
11/05/2027 to 12/05/2027
3 Jul 2027
03/07/2027
23 Jul 2027
23/07/2027
4-5 Sep 2027
04/09/2027 to 05/09/2027
6 Oct 2027
06/10/2027
25-26 Nov 2027
25/11/2027 to 26/11/2027
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