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ASSA ABLOY addresses skills for the
future at mla apprentice open day
»»ASSA ABLOY HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL
locksmith apprentice open day at its
Portobello site in the West Midlands,
as part of its commitment to the
Master Locksmiths Association (MLA)
apprenticeship scheme and future of the
locksmithing industry.
Launched last year by Skills for Security
and the MLA in partnership with ASSA
ABLOY the apprentice scheme is designed
to professionalise the industry by focusing
on the development of skills amongst the
next generation of locksmiths. Equipping
them with the practical skills and
knowledge needed to not only thrive in the
industry but also encourage future growth,
the scheme has already received industrywide support in its foundation year.
As part of delivering this objective, ASSA
ABLOY played host to 10 apprentices from
across the UK, all of whom are signed up
to the Locksmith Level 2 Apprenticeship.
The full day, which covered both practical
skills and an understanding of the
marketplace and product development,
received high praise from those who
attended.
Steve Ross from ASSA ABLOY and part
of the team who delivered the training day,
explains: “We based the ope