3 Day Locksmith Training Course
Ideal for those completely new to the industry / those seeking a new career. This course covers the fundamental basics of locksmithing right across the board to give you a firm understanding 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, that will show you the latest methods and equipment available relevant to the latest high security locks on the market. The locksmith training will give you valuable skills and business tips to begin trading as a locksmith.
Aimed at : Anyone who wants to become a locksmith!
Qualification : NCFE Level 3 (A Level Equivalent) – All practical course!
Price : £695 inc. VAT, 2 nights accommodation and lunch (£760 with NCFE Level 3 Award)
Day 1
- Understanding different types of locks in use today
- Understanding best practices and methods of entry
- Picking standard euro cylinders
- Drilling and pulling standard euro cylinders
- Picking Yale and Rim cylinders
- Slipping Yale cylinders
- Miscellaneous lock picking
Day 2
- Picking 2 & 3 lever mortice locks
- Drilling 5 lever British Standard mortice locks
- Picking 5 lever mortice locks (curtain and no curtain)
- Servicing & replacing uPVC mechanisms
- Opening unlocked, failed uPVC mechanisms
- uPVC window handles, hinges and mechanisms
- Identifying and replacing uPVC door handles
- Fitting new high security MUL-T-LOCKS and Squire uPVC cylinders
Day 3
- Gaining access to high security uPVC cylinders
- Gaining access to other more obscure locks
- Keying Alike various locks
- Understanding master keying
- Understanding Bump Keys
- Aligning uPVC doors
- Business start up advice
- Advertising, Invoicing, and more
- Any other topics you may have questions on…
What do MPL guarantee me, and what extras do I get?
- 3 days dedicated tuition (no more than 4 on a course)
- We promise to cover all the topics you need to start trading
- FREE Locksmith Bible (with drill points etc.) worth over £100!
- 24 hour helpline to all students for help and advice
- Specialist uPVC training
- 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 3 days you are with us.
We charge an extra £55 for the NCFE Level 3 Accreditation due to the administration and paperwork involved.
Our locksmith training course will tell you everything you need to know, and fully train you to become a confident locksmith so you are able to set up yourself. Give Graham a call on 01924 360444 to discuss the course further should you have any questions.

