The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2014 - Issue 30 | Page 66

AUTOLOCKSMITHING SPONSORED BY KEYPRINT TRAIN LOCKSMITH COLLEGE BOOSTS CHARITY FUNDS The Train Locksmith College has raised £120 for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia charity thanks to its latest lock-picking challenge. The contestants have to open all pin type cylinders held within seven doors in the fastest time using only the basic manual lock pick set. The fastest time wins the prize. Locksmiths trained at the Manchester-based College joined in the charity challenge and the best three times were: 1st Place= 1 Min 35 Secs (Liam Peters) 2nd Place = 2 Min 6 Secs (Robert Holland) 3rd Place = 2 Min 8 Secs (David Edwards) Now a new fundraising challenge begins – which is to pick & open 8 Doors (7 pin type & 1 lever type) within the fastest time using only manual type picks (see www.trainlocksmiths. co.uk for more details of the challenge and the College’s range of locksmith and auto locksmith training courses – below are some of the auto LS courses currently available. 66 Two Day Auto Locksmith Training Course (Automotive Locks) £595 + Vat (includes Manual, Examination & Certification). 2 day car opening plus basic key cloning & programming (Included in the7 Day Beginners Course). • Vehicle opening covered • The Window Method various techniques to gain access between the window and door area. • The Airbag Method - of opening vehicles by using your airbag between the door & car body • The Picking Method various techniques by over lifting & direct picking to pick the vehicle locks. Including laser lock picking & jiggling.... Two Day Advanced Auto Locksmith Training Course (Automotive Locks and Keys) - £595 + Vat (includes Manual, Examinations & Certification). Advanced Auto key Cutting, Cloning & Programming Course. • You will be able to gain entry to car locks - learn to pick open standard & laser car locks. • Cut new car keys - Laser, Manual & Tibbe Car Keys. • Cloning Keys - using the latest key cloning machines to clone new car keys to start your vehicle • Programming new car keys - using the latest car key programming software to code car keys direct to the vehicle. • And learn how to use most Auto Locksmith effective tools out there. Price includes tools & refreshments. Price includes refreshments. THE JAN/FEB 2014 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions ‘It is absolutely vital that locksmiths and autolocksmiths expand and update their knowledge to ensure that they can take on more jobs’ Tutor Mark Aldred commented: “It is absolutely vital that locksmiths and autolocksmiths expand and update their knowledge to ensure that they can take on more jobs.” You can contact Mark on 0800 458 5117. To read more, visit www.locksmith