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» » WAKEFIELD-BASED MPL, A
well-established name in
locksmith training, is seeing
a surge in interest with the
number of people booking on its
courses up by 40% on 2016.
More than 1000 individuals
from across the UK and Europe
have already benefited from
MPL’s range of courses since
2010 most of whom have gone
on to establish successful
locksmith businesses.
Operations Director, Nicky
England commented: “We
are seeing a definitive upturn
of interest in demand for
our courses. Perhaps one
reason is the uncertainty
surrounding BREXI. But
whether it’s someone looking
for a complete career change
or existing, established
locksmiths wanting to ‘skill up’,
it’s clear that more and more
are recognising the benefits of
our training courses.
“From ex-Forces personnel
to London taxi drivers,
those attending our courses
come from a wide variety of
backgrounds. We’re seeing big
demand from across the Irish
Sea due to recent changes to
Ireland’s trade licensing laws.
“We are the only locksmith
training provider in the
UK to offer City & Guilds
accreditation. That seal of
approval counts for a lot and we
have accredited more than 200
individuals since gaining City &
Guilds status in January 2016;
that number is made up of both
candidates new to the industry
or existing locksmiths seeking
to upgrade their skills and
certification,” added Nicky.
Bought out in 2006 by former
Bradford City AFC Director
Graham Jones, MPL currently
employs around 11 staff and
instructors working out of two
bases in Wakefield. MPL also
has a trade centre at its outlet
on Westgate End in the city.
Nicky went on: “We opened
a new training facility at
Thornes Office Park in January
2017 and this has contributed
towards increased capacity
and increased resources that
only enhance the impact of
each course.
“It’s clear that most people
consider a career change at
some point in their lives and
we’re here to help them realise
and unlock their potential
should they decide to become
a locksmith,” concluded
Nicky.
www.mpl-locksmith-
training.co.uk.
Codelocks launch new dates
for locksmith training
July, 2017 – Codelocks, a leading manufacturer of access control products, is running
locksmith training courses on 13th September, 18th October and 22nd November 2017.
» » THE COURSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT
Codelocks’ head office in Newbury,
UK, and will give trade professionals a
chance to get hands on with the firm’s
range of innovative coded locks.
The programme will focus on
Codelocks’ new range of smart locks,
but attendees will also have the chance
to get to grips with the 150+ variants of
mechanical and electronic locks in the
company’s portfolio.
Codelocks recently launched two
new smart locks - the CL5510 and the
CL4510; both of which will feature in the
training curriculum alongside recently
launched mechanical locks. With a focus
on convenience and control, these new
smart locks provide a unique set of
capabilities and should be in every trade
professional’s arsenal.
Not only will locksmiths be able
to familiarise themselves with the
Codelocks product line giving their
consumers and businesses more control
over access to buildings, but they will
also gain access to unique market insight
and have the chance to network with
likeminded professionals in the access
control sector.
Codelocks first introduced its locksmith
training courses in 2012. The programme
has been a great success, with 100%
of attendees agreeing that the training
sessions were beneficial.
Codelocks marketing manager, Ros
Bayliss said that the programme provides
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the company with a unique opportunity
to engage with its customer base.
“These hands-on training sessions
allow professionals to further develop
their knowledge of access control,” said
Mrs Bayliss. “We provide attendees with
installation advice, tips for servicing
and programming, and we help them
identify new opportunities in this rapidly
changing marketplace. In return, we
get critical feedback directly from
those installing and servicing our locks
daily.”
For more information on the training
programme and to book your place
visit: www.codelocks.co.uk/training
Limited spaces so book now!