At Lockkeys Locksmiths we only train one to one (unless with prior agreement of students). At the moment in the UK there is no registration or licensing of locksmiths so anyone can set themselves up as a locksmith. In other words although there is a qualification for locksmiths which is the Level 3 Diploma For Commercial Locksmiths and Security you do not need to do this course to become a locksmith. This course can be completed at a later date if you wish after you become more experienced in the profession.

Our new part-time 5 day locksmith training course priced at £225 per day as been developed for those who would rather spend more time completing the course without the need to take a full 5 days out from work, and allows for a person to complete the course over a number of weeks or months during their days off.

The course structure although on a part time basis will follow the same route as the full 5 day course.

Our 2 day Locksmith Training Course priced at £225 per day is intended for maintenance staff who would like to increase their skills and knowledge in gaining entry to euro cylinder/rim cylinder type locks which account for more than 80% of all doors found in the UK today.

It is not for learners who do not have any previous knowledge of locks and or how to use tools as we will be covering subjects were prior knowledge is required. Subjects covered includes:

1. Pin Cylinder Locks - How They Work - Euro Cylinders - Single Cylinder - Thumb Turn Cylinder - Rim Cylinder/ Nightlatches - Bullet Locks - Dimple Locks - Padlocks - Oval Cylinders - Screw in cylinders - Tubular Locks - Fitting Instructions.

2. Pin Cylinder Locks Opening Techniques - Hand raking - Single pin picking - Using manual pick guns - Using electric pick guns - Lock bumping - Using thumb turn wires - Using Super Mica - Using letterbox tool - Lock drilling techniques including use of Dremel with 3mm burrs - Opening Glued Locks - Using Snapper Bar - Using Lock Puller - Opening Locks with key snapped inside. 

3. Wafer Locks - How they work - Cam locks including garage door locks - Window handle locks- Picking Using Jiggler Keys - Picking using wafer rakes - Picking using hand picks (the snowman) - Cam lock drilling - Window handle bypass.

4. Upvc Doors - Multipoint locks (MPLs) what they are and types - Opening failed mpls - Mpls identification - Replacing mpls including obsolete locks - Use of overnight locks - Re-alignment of upvc doors using hinges and keeps - Replacing handles - Slave doors mpl and euro replacement.

 

5 Day Locksmith Training Course (One to One) £950

Our 5 day one to one locksmith training course priced at £950 covers all that you will need to be able to start trading as a locksmith and includes:

Pin Cylinder Locks

How They Work the different types and how to open nd replace them including: 

Euro Cylinder, Single Cylinder, Euro Cylinder Thumb Turn, Rim Cylinder, Bullet Locks, Dimple Locks, Padlocks, Oval Cylinders, Screw In Cylinders, Tubular Locks, Hand Raking, Single Pin Picking, Using Manual Pick Guns, Using Electric Pick Guns, Lock Bumping, Using Thumb Turn Wires, Using Super Mica, Using Letterbox Tool, Lock Drilling Techniques, Opening Glued Locks, Opening Locks When Keys On Inside, Using Snapper Bar , Using Lock Puller, Opening Lock With Key Snapped Inside.

Wafer Locks

How they work the different types and how to open them and replace including:

Cam Locks inc Garage Door Handles, Window Locks, Postbox Locks, Picking Using Jigglers, Picking Using Wafer Rakes, Picking Using Hand Picks (Snowman Pick), Cam Lock Drilling, Window Handle Bypass Using Mica, Ingersoll Lock Bypass, Ingersoll Lock Drilling.

Upvc Doors

Multipoint Locks (MPLs) What They Are & Types, Opening Failed MPLs, MPLs Identification, Replacing MPLs (Including Obsolete Locks), Use Of Overnight Locks, Re-Alignment Of Upvc Doors (Keeps & Hinges), Replacing Upvc Door Handles (Inc Universal Handles), Sliding Patio Doors Use Of Patio Door Bolts/ Cal Locks, Replacing Euro Cylinders On Slave Doors.

Upvc Window Locks

What They Are & Types, Opening Failed Upvc Window Locks, Replacing Upvc Window Locks, Replacing Upvc Window Handles, Use Of Sash Jammers.

Lever Locks

How They Work & Different Types, Using Try Out Keys 2/3/5 Lever, Using Overlifters, Using 2 in 1 Picks, Using The GJ Multigauge Pick,Identification Of Mortice Lock Make, Lock Drilling Techniques, Fresh Fitting Of Mortice Lock, Retrofitting Mortice Lock.

10 Day (One to One) Level 3 Diploma For Commercial Locksmiths & Property Security (RQF) Price £1670

Level 3 Diploma For Commercial Locksmiths & Property Security (RQF) Price £1670

This Highfield Qualifications Ofqual Regulated course priced at £1670 requires attendance at our workshop in St Helens, Merseyside for 10 days in total, 5 days in the first week followed by 5 days towards the completion of your learners portfolio. This locksmith training course includes all the practical skills found in our 5 Day Locksmith Course including the following:

Pin Cylinder Locks

How They Work the different types and how to open them and replace including: 

Euro Cylinder, Single Cylinder, Euro Cylinder Thumb Turn, Rim Cylinder, Bullet Locks, Dimple Locks, Padlocks, Oval Cylinders, Screw In Cylinders, Tubular Locks, Hand Raking, Single Pin Picking, Using Manual Pick Guns, Using Electric Pick Guns, Lock Bumping, Using Thumb Turn Wires, Using Super Mica, Using Letterbox Tool, Lock Drilling Techniques, Opening Glued Locks, Opening Locks When Keys On Inside, Using Snapper Bar , Using Lock Puller, Opening Lock With Key Snapped Inside. Replacing and fresh fitting of nightlatches.

Wafer Locks

How they work the different types and how to open them and replace including:

Cam Locks inc Garage Door Handles, Window Locks, Postbox Locks, Picking Using Jigglers, Picking Using Wafer Rakes, Picking Using Hand Picks (Snowman Pick), Cam Lock Drilling, Window Handle Bypass Using Mica, Ingersoll Lock Bypass.

Upvc Doors

Multipoint Locks (MPLs) What They Are & Types, Opening Failed MPLs, MPLs Identification, Replacing MPLs (Including Obsolete Locks), Use Of Overnight Locks, Re-Alignment Of Upvc Doors (Keeps & Hinges), Replacing Upvc Door Handles (Inc Universal Handles), Sliding Patio Doors Use Of Patio Door Bolts/ Cal Locks, Replacing Euro Cylinders On Slave Doors.

Upvc Window Locks

What They Are & Types, Opening Failed Upvc Window Locks, Replacing Upvc Window Locks, Replacing Upvc Window Handles, Use Of Sash Jammers.

Lever Locks

How They Work & Different Types, Using Try Out Keys 2/3/5 Lever, Using Overlifters, Using 2 in 1 Picks, Using The GJ Multigauge Pick, Identification Of Mortice Lock Make, Lock Drilling Techniques, Fresh Fitting Of Mortice Lock, Retrofitting Mortice Lock.

Plus

Units Include: understanding the roles, responsibilities, principles and practices of locksmithing and security engineering, reducing the risks to health and safety at work, effective communication, preparing and maintaining equipment and machines, providing quotations for security devices and hardware, principles of key cutting, maintaining the security of customers’ keys and records during locksmith activities, the principles of key repairs, the principles of lock types and practice of their opening methods and key learning techniques. 

This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of work and is estimated will take between 6 - 12 months to complete. 

This is a comprehensive course which leads to a regulated qualification the price includes all course and qualification registration fees.