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5 Day Locksmith Training Course

An all-in-one MPL Locksmith Course covering all aspects of our 2 and 3 day courses

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5 Day Locksmith Training Course Information
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Our 5 day ultimate locksmith training course is ideal for those who are seeking a new career as a locksmith and are brand new to the industry. This is the ideal locksmith course for those looking for a comprehensive training which covers every aspect of locksmithing which provides you with the skills and knowledge to start your own locksmith business.

This course is a cheaper alternative to our 5 Day Specialist Locksmith Training Course. Whilst this option covers the same content, the accreditation received is only a level 3 certificate accredited by NCFE.

MPL Locksmith Training pride ourselves on being able to offer a fully hands on locksmith training, that will show you the latest methods and equipment available relevant to the latest high security locks on the market. The locksmith training course will give you valuable skills and business tips to begin trading as a locksmith.

You do not need previous locksmith experience to attend this course which is ideal for those who are new to the industry and those seeking a new career. This course covers an in depth course schedule designed right across the board to give you a firm understanding of locksmithing and base to develop from when starting your own self-employed locksmith business.

MPL pride ourselves on being able to offer a fully hands on locksmith training course, that will show you the latest techniques, methods and equipment available throughout the industry. We cover everything from 3 lever locks, right through to the latest high security locks on the market. This locksmith training will give you the invaluable skills and insider business knowledge to begin trading as a locksmith.

Finance Available

'MPL Locksmith Training Ltd' is an introducer appointed representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd T/A Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions is a credit broker and not a lender FRN 703401. Finance available subject to status. Loans of 25000 and above available on a secured basis. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

  • Day 1 - Click Here For More Information
    • Introduction
    • Registration & Enrolment
    • Health & Safety
    • Ground rules and special requirements
    • Code locks (Installation Entry methods applications security level)
    • Non-destructive Yale type lock entry methods
    • Yale type lock deadlocking uses and bypassing
    • Lock breaking / snapping, specialist tools and techniques, cam turners, security upgrades
    • Manipulation and tolerances
    • Broken key extraction and glued locks (method 1)
    • Lock puller technique (euro and oval cylinder)
    • Non-destructive entry methods bullet (shutter) locks
    • Non-destructive entry to screw in cylinders (aluminium doors)
    • Recap on all areas covered
  • Day 2 - Click Here For More Information
    • Different types of pin locks
    • Lock bumping pros and cons
    • Hand picks and electric picks for pin locks (different types)
    • Wide range of tension tools
    • Bypassing anti-pick 5 and 6 pin euro cylinders such as Yale, ISEO, ERA etc
    • Applications and entry methods of wafer locks
    • Different types of lever locks
    • Practical introduction to types of mortice locks (2,3 & 5 lever)
    • Mortice lock identification
    • Methods of opening mortice locks (2,3 & 5 lever)
    • Hands on drilling using simple tools and handy techniques
    • Opening 5 lever mortice locks which are BS3621 standard / anti-pick / anti-drill
    • Non-destructive picking techniques from basic to technical
    • Lever lock picks
    • Picking tools and practical on BS lock picking
    • Security levels and applications for installation
    • Dismantling / re-assembling of british standard mortice locks
    • Keying alike mortice locks
    • Drilling open of cylinders including anti drill protection
    • Recap on all areas covered
  • Day 3 - Click Here For More Information
    • uPVC door mechanisms and common faults
    • Opening of failed multi-point door locks and windows
    • uPVC tools and tricks
    • Realignment and adjustment
    • Toeing and healing
    • Measurements and identification
    • Handle sizes and styles
    • Fitting new lock replacements
    • Fitting new locks where the broken lock is obsolete or unavailable
    • Commercial locks and cylinders
    • Gain entry to high security tubular locks
    • Letterbox tool
    • Padlock shim picking
    • Broken key extraction (method 2)
    • Key cutting health & safety
    • Key cutting
    • Material ordering
    • Business start up advice
    • Advertising, invoicing and more
    • Insurances
    • Start up tools and stock advice
    • Recap on all areas covered
  • Day 4 - Click Here For More Information
    • Dimple locks and different high security cylinders
    • Cylinder upgrades, levels and customer benefits
    • Brisant high security cylinder Ultion-D (3*) non destructive entry
    • Avocet ABS snap safe lock (3*) non destructive and destructive entry
    • MUL-T-LOCK Garrison snap safe lock non destructive entry
    • Picking of dimple locks and cost effective picks
    • Recap on all areas covered
  • Day 5 - Click Here For More Information
    • Understanding different lever types (mortice)
    • High and low levers (mortice)
    • Available tools
    • High security mortice locks non destructive entry
    • Lock decoding (high security mortice)
    • Lever reading (high security mortice)
    • ERA Fortress
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What does MPL guarantee me?
  • A level 3 certificate accredited by NCFE + MPL Certificate
  • FREE Locksmith Bible (with drill points etc.) worth over £100!
  • Small group numbers. Maximum of 6 students on each course.
  • 100% Dedicated Tuition (Housing Associations / Group Bookings also catered for)
  • We promise to cover all the topics you need to start trading
  • 24 hour helpline to all students for help and advice
  • Specialist training exclusive to MPL
  • A comprehensive coverage of destructive AND non-destructive techniques

Our locksmith training price includes a certificate to show satisfactory completion of our course, a full backup service should you need help at any time when you are on call on your own, and refreshments throughout the time you are with us.

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