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.
5 Day Locksmith Course – Perfect for Beginners
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.
1. Foundation Course – 2 Days
2. Fitting Course – 1 Day
3. UPVC Course – 1 Day
4. Basic Opening Course – 1 Day
For those with no experience and entirely new for locksmithing the 2-day foundation course is a perfect taster.
Foundation Course (2 days) – Beginners Course
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Types of locks currently in use & terminology
- Cylinder Key Identification
- Pin Tumbler Mechanisms
- Cylinder Key Machine Set-up. Maintenance & Safety
- Cylinder Key cutting by machine
- Stripping rim cylinder
- Mortice key blank identification
- Lever mechanisms
- Mortice Key cutting by machine
- Mortice locks
- Lever lock key cutting by hand
- Safes (brief overview)
- Lock Opening Basics (intro to picking, wafer lock and picking open disc tumbler lock)
- Code Key cutting
| 2 DAY FOUNDATION COURSE DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Experience Required | For Total Beginners |
| Course Duration | 2 Days |
| Cost | £585 inc VAT – MLA Member £645 inc VAT – Non Member |
| Date | Next Course date here |
| Requirements | Basic Security Check Apply via GOV.UK |
Fitting Course (1 day) – Beginners Course
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Tools for fitting
- Fitting rim night latch
- Fitting lever mortice lock
- Upgrading lever mortice to euro cylinder operated mortice
- Fitting secondary security devices
| FITTING COURSE DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Experience Required | For Total Beginners |
| Course Duration | 1 Days |
| Cost | £295 inc VAT – MLA Member £320 inc VAT – Non Member |
| Date | Next Course date here |
| Requirements | Basic Security Check Apply via GOV.UK |
UPVC Course (1 day) – Beginners Course
Thinking about fitting/repairing UPVC door locks? This course you teach you all about uPVC locks.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Multi-Point Lock ID (various locking types/mechanisms, backsets, strike plates, profiles and packing etc.)
- Toe & Heeling
- Opening Jammed Mechanisms
- Gearbox Replacement
- Hinges & Handles
- Security upgrades
- Additional security
| UPVC COURSE DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Experience Required | For Total Beginners |
| Course Duration | 1 Day |
| Cost | £350 inc VAT – MLA Member £375 inc VAT – Non Member |
| Date | Next Course date here |
| Requirements | Basic Security Check Apply via GOV.UK |
Basic Opening Course (1 day) – Beginners Course
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Tools for opening
- Methods of entry
- Opening authority procedure
- Theory of mortice lock picking
- Picking 2 & 3 lever mortice locks
- Other opening methods for 2/3 lever locks (jigglers, overlift)
- Lock Identification (how to)
- Theory of Mortice Lock Drilling
- ERA 5 lever padlock opening
- Theory and then practical of picking pin tumbler locks
- Theory and then practical of drilling cylinder locks
- Pick Guns
- Other opening Techniques (bumping, snapping, slipping, letterbox tool)
| BASIC OPENING COURSE DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Experience Required | For Total Beginners |
| Course Duration | 1 Days |
| Cost | £295 inc VAT – MLA Member £320 inc VAT – Non Member |
| Date | Next Course date here |
| Requirements | Basic DBS Check Apply via GOV.UK |
Requirement to Attend Opening Course
Non-MLA members must first take 2-day foundation course beforehand.
Course Requirements:
- Basic Disclosure security clearance check required before attending course.
- Apply for basic disclosure here or various private providers online.
Location
Reduced Price
- Members reduced price – Become a MLA Member
Those new to the industry should look to join as a Personal Member under the ‘student’ category.
Who Should Attend This Course?
An absolute beginner or someone with relatively limited experience within the industry
Can I Trade as a Locksmith after the Beginners Course?
This course will equip you to either seek employment as a trainee locksmith or even set up your own business.
Do you offer any kind of payment plan?
Yes! There are payment plan options for those attending any of our courses.
Weekly or Monthly Plans
Course attendees can setup a monthly or weekly payment plan where all we require is for your course to be paid in full one month before the start date.
Payment Methods
Your payment plan can be setup as a direct debit from your bank account.
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Learn how to cut keys in our training workshop
After Attending Beginners Course
Expand your skill set & offer more services as a locksmith, e.g offer a car locksmith service and open locked cars, see our auto course here.
A popular choice is to attend courses from our intermediate and advanced programme, that help locksmiths to offer more services to their customers.
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View our Course Costs and Dates for the next available dates when courses start.
Further Reading
- Training FAQ’s – over 20 popular questions answered
- How to become a locksmith – our expert guide
- Locksmith Career Guide – 10 quick tips
- Locksmith Qualifications
