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These 1-day, 2-day & 5-day locksmith courses run by the Master Locksmiths Association are for beginners new to the industry; our training courses will teach you everything needed to become a locksmith from how to cut keys by hand to opening, picking and fitting locks.
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We run 4 different courses during a 5 day week; the first is a 2-day Foundation Course perfect for someone with no experience or new to locksmithing and 3 follow-on courses.
Looking to be a car locksmith? See our beginners auto locksmith course which teaches you how to unlock and open cars.
Our 5-day beginners course has 4 modules during the week, select which course you want to take or attend every course during the week.
Our 5 day beginner course is made up of a 2 day foundation course and 3 more specialist modules. You will learn everything needed to become a locksmith from how to cut keys by hand to opening, picking and fitting locks
You can choose to take the full 5 days or you can take the modules individually.
After our beginners course, our 5 day advanced locksmith course will help improve your skills and expand the services you offer.
Further career development can be achieved by working towards and taking the MLA Exam.
Passing the MLA Exam gives you an Official OFQUAL Level 4 qualification certificate in locksmithing and the recognition of being able to become a Qualified Master Locksmith member of the association.
Pass the MLA Exam for a OFQUAL Level 4 Certificate Qualification in Locksmithing – ABBE Accredited
Member Rate £1605 inc VAT Non Member Rate £1760 inc VAT Payment Plans Available Reduced Price Become an MLA Member Location Unit 1, Prospect Park, Valley Dr, Rugby, CV21 1TF Date latest course dates
The foundation course gives you the perfect introduction to mechanical locksmithing. You’ll learn the types of locks currently in use and terminology
Member Rate £620 inc VAT Non Member Rate £685 inc VAT Payment Plans Available Reduced Price Become an MLA Member Location Unit 1, Prospect Park, Valley Dr, Rugby, CV21 1TF Date latest course dates
Undertaking this course has given me the confidence I need to trade as a locksmith and start my own business. It is now my aim to return to the MLA and complete further training, in addition to sitting my MLA master locksmiths exam in the near future – Jordan Morrison
Get hands on experience installing a selection of the most common locks and security devices.
Member Rate £310 inc VAT Non Member Rate £340 inc VAT Payment Plans Available Reduced Price Become an MLA Member Location Unit 1, Prospect Park, Valley Dr, Rugby, CV21 1TF Date latest course dates
Thinking about fitting/repairing UPVC door locks? This course you teach you all about uPVC locks.
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Member Rate £365 inc VAT Non Member Rate £395 inc VAT Payment Plans Available Reduced Price Become an MLA Member Location Unit 1, Prospect Park, Valley Dr, Rugby, CV21 1TF Date latest course dates
Get hands on experience practicing the basic non-destructive entry techniques on a selection of the most common locks
Our training courses take place at our dedicated purpose built training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.
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We currently have training discounts available or you can become an MLA member for discounted members rates:
Those new to the industry should look to join as a Personal Member under the ‘student’ category.
An absolute beginner or someone with relatively limited experience within the industry
This course will equip you to either seek employment as a trainee locksmith or even set up your own business.
All attendees of each beginner’s course receive a certificate of attendance from the UK’s largest locksmith association, the Master Locksmiths Association.
Become a Qualified Master Locksmith with OFQUAL Level 4 Certificate in Locksmithing Qualification
If you are looking for a nationally recognised qualification, the MLA Exam allows locksmiths to become a fully Qualified Master Locksmith with a Official OFQUAL Level 4 qualification in locksmithing.
The MLA Exam is the highest locksmith qualification in the UK, recognised by Ofsted and certified by ABBE (Awarding Body of the Built Environment).
Yes! There are payment plan options for those attending any of our courses.
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.
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Training fees are non-refundable & non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), see our terms & conditions here
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Learn how to cut keys in our training workshop
Expand your skill set & offer more services as a locksmith, see our advanced locksmith courses
To start your career as an auto/car locksmith service and open locked cars, we run a 1 day auto locksmith course, and van lock fitting course
Those looking to get into safes & vaults, our safes & safe servicing course is the perfect starting point.
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Courses we currently offer include:
22-26 Apr 2024
22/04/2024 to 26/04/2024
Master Locksmiths Association, 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1TF
22-23 Apr 2024
22/04/2024 to 23/04/2024
24 Apr 2024
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25 Apr 2024
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26 Apr 2024
26/04/2024
3-4 Jun 2024
03/06/2024 to 04/06/2024
3-7 Jun 2024
03/06/2024 to 07/06/2024
5 Jun 2024
05/06/2024
6 Jun 2024
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7th Jun 2024
07/06/2024
15-16 Jul 2024
15/07/2024 to 16/07/2024
15-19 Jul 2024
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17 Jul 2024
17/07/2024
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18/07/2024
19 Jul 2024
19/07/2024
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20/07/2024
16-17 Sep 2024
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10 May 2024
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13 Jul 2024
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7 Sep 2024
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14-15 Nov 2024
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