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Why choose the Master Locksmith Association for your training ?
» NOW HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER time to start to explore training modules at the MLA .
Our list of training classes is growing year on year , keeping you up to date with the latest technologies and techniques in the locksmith and security industry .
The facilities at Rugby are second to none . Lecture rooms , training rooms with rig set-ups so you get the full hands on and the opportunity to gain more skill sets is now a thing of reality .
The MLA are not-for-profit , so they reinvest heavily in new courses making sure we have the latest equipment so you can get the most from your experience .
Talking about experience , what about the trainers themselves ? It ’ s no secret the MLA has some of the most respected locksmiths in the industry within its membership , so it makes sense these are the people that will be training you themselves .
One of the most important things about a real training program is structure . No course gets underway without being scrutinised by several people to make sure they are correct , use the right terminology , provide full understanding , using a proper curriculum .
The MLA have been training locksmiths over 30 years , there is no better place if you want to learn .
So , what kind of courses do the MLA offer ?
We offer courses that cover every aspect of the industry , far too many to go over today , but let ’ s go over some I ’ m involved with myself .
Level 1 & 2 opening , where do you start ? At the beginning of course .
The Level 1 opening course is designed to complete the foundation course , this course is for newcomers to the trade or apprentices working for companies . I work alongside the very best here , with many years of experience and knowledge on these courses .
For example Jeff Turner , a very wellknown and respected locksmith who has significant experience in teaching newcomers on how the mechanisms work inside basic locks is one of a number of expert tutors who run this course . It ’ s a well thought out course bringing you into the beginning of a journey to opening locks . No locksmith starts off by opening high security locks at the beginning . This is just way too much to take on as a beginner , ever heard the line run before you can walk ? This is not how to coach and teach somebody , locksmithing is NOT all about picking locks there is way much more to it than that !
Shane Hales
Already know the basics ? Then how about the Level 2 opening ? The stakes just raised up a bar . This course is designed for the intermediate locksmith , looking to gain more knowledge on opening mortice locks via various techniques .
The MLA have designed their courses to be taken in stages , because nobody is a locksmith in 5-10 days . Its takes years to learn the trade . By doing the training in a structured way it means you can pick modules that are right for you , at a time that suits you and your understanding . You can take in some knowledge , then take that away , build on it , then pop back when you are ready to step up to the next notch .
Remember the walk don ’ t run ? Don ’ t believe what some independent courses tell you , remember they are doing these courses to make money , we are here for the long haul .
From here we can move onto the Advance Mortice Curtain picking class .
This class is also held by me and Paul Horton , Paul is a very well-known name for opening locks non-destructive , as he is a warrant locksmith that opens all types of doors every day , especially ones that others have walked away from .
This course is designed for Locksmiths that take their mortice picking seriously and want to go non-destructive . To gain the most from the course you ’ ll need a full understanding on how BS mortice locks work , we don ’ t box you into one design of tool , bring your own , we also don ’ t stick to one type of lock in a vice , we also have real doors for you to get open in a fully kitted out workshop . A well-received class for the serious pickers .
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MAR / APR 2022
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