Picking locks is probably one of the most important aspects of locksmithing. Being able to gain entry to locks, properties, cars etc without any damage is an excellent and impressive skill - not only does it show you’re a very professional and capable locksmith, it also reassures the customer.

Course Content

This excellent, high skill course has been specifically designed to take your fundamental locksmith skills to a much higher and impressive level.

The course includes:

Health and safety

Health and safety in and around the workplace.

Lock Picking

This is a list of the various types of locks that you will trained to pick open:

• Cam locks
• Locker locks
• Furniture locks
• Window locks

• Various types

• Rim cylinders
• Euro cylinders
• Oval cylinders
• Bullet locks
• Cabinet locks

• 2 lever
• 3 lever
• 5 lever mortice locks non BS
• 5 lever mortice lock British Standard insurance approved

Although considered a last resort by top professional locksmiths, there will be occasions when a lock is faulty due to wear and tear or mistreatment and drilling is the only option. In this section of the course, we show you quick and effortless, specialised techniques that cause little damage (in some cases none at all) and get the lock open quickly. In your locksmith training courses you will be taught the the correct procedure for:

• Rim cylinders
• Euro cylinders
• Oval cylinders
• 5 lever mortice lock non BS
• 5 lever mortice lock British Standard insurance approved

Through this 2 day course you will be trained to use a variety of specialised locksmithing equipment. Developing specialised tool skills will improve your success rate and give you the best head start in this industry. This is a list of the specialised locksmithing equipment that you will be trained to use in your locksmith training courses:

• Tension tools & rakes
• Jiggler keys
• Super mica
• Mortice pick keys
• 2 in 1 mortice pick
• Special/bump keys
• Letter box tool
• P.V.C door spreader
• Snap tool
• Pick for 5 lever locks with security curtain