Locksmith Courses

MPL offer a range of locksmith courses. If you’re unsure what locksmith training course suits you best please don’t hesitate to call us on 01924 360444 and we’ll help you decide which course will fit your needs. Below are the courses we offer:

3 Day Locksmith Training Course
Ideal for those completely new to the industry / those seeking a new career.

2 Day Locksmith Course
Ideal for window and door fitters or joiners with a small amount of experience.

1 Day uPVC Repair Course
Ideal for existing locksmiths to improve their uPVC skills and take on more work.

2 Day Advanced Picking Course
Ideal for existing locksmiths who want to pick high security euros and mortice locks.

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When a person decides to take up a career in locksmithing, they will have looked into the available courses in this field of work. Depending on the area and country in which you live and work, there are certain qualifications that are needed in order to be called a locksmith. However, currently in the UK there is no official requirement of a qualification be be a locksmith (although this is set to change in the future). Most potential employers will look to see a certificate from a recognized locksmithing business within the industry such as MPL who offer locksmith courses and a number of months / years experience. MPL’s locksmith courses require participants who have an aptitude of mechanical understanding. It is a technical trade and requires some proficiency in the use of hand tools etc.

Locksmith courses vary depending on the source. Schools that are sponsored by specific lock making companies may train on just the basics and much more intently on their own brand of locks. If a person chooses to study under such a course, they will most likely specialize in providing service to mainly clients with that specific lock.  There are also other course sponsored and conducted by national and local associations and guilds. These offer wider content leaving you with more time to decide which kinds of locks to specialize in. Many older people who have even retired have taken up locksmithing as a hobby and business venture. A qualification in this field can lead to starting their own business or working for large companies with large security needs.

Locksmith courses are often short term; they can be completed in a matter of a few weeks. It is also worthwhile to consider other courses that include other aspects of running a business into their coursework. Some courses go into the finer points of customer service, advertising, how to set up the business and sourcing for capital. This kind of information can be invaluable for those who plan on owning their own locksmith business. They can also add other helpful qualifications to their resume, such as bookkeeping.

It is easy to find locksmith courses such as those offered by MPL by doing a simple search online. When considering this line of work it should be noted that there are always advancements and changes in the field. To keep working and serving your customers well, a locksmith must continually update their knowledge. Most locksmiths specialize in certain locks and can establish contacts within that specialism to ensure that they undertake continued professional development.