THREE WEEK TRAINING PROGRAMME
To enter into a new trade you need the best possible start, this will not be achieved in two or six days, you need to complete a Professional Training Course designed to give you exactly what you require and the best possible advantage to gain knowledge and skill.
Our training course is three weeks in duration this consists of two weeks technical workshop training and one weeks field-training.
Technical Workshop: Designed to give you the knowledge you require to go out in the field and handle the majority of situations that may arise. This training concentrates on the working of locks and keys, you will taken them apart and put them back together, you will make up keys, you will pick open locks, fit them to doors and learn all the other technical sides you require in our purpose built industrial units.
Subjects covered: Pin-tumbler Locks/Disc Locks/Radial Locks/Pin-Tumbler Lock Bodies/UPVC Lock Bodies/Knob Sets/Pad Locks/Locker Locks/Lever Rim Locks/Bullet Warded Mortice Locks 2/3 Lever/Sash & Dead Locks 2/3/5/ Lever/5 Lever British Standard Mortice Locks/APG Door Locks/Digital Locks/Lock Fitting/Key Cutting.
To give you the best possible start we will assist you in obtaining accounts at the major UK Locksmith Supply Companies, we will assist you in becoming Self Employed if required, through an Accountant who works nationwide and is experienced in dealing with locksmiths and their needs.
We will advise you on the purchase of a vehicle to trade from, how to lay it out and we also have available, through a major supplier, a locksmith Starter Pack, which is all the stock and specialist tools you will need to get started, all at competitive prices.
Field-Training: Week three of your training will be out in the field with an experienced locksmith. This is essential to your new career. It confirms what you have learnt and what cannot be re-created in the workshop environment. There is no substitute for realistic training and confirming what you have learnt on a customers' premises, be it domestic or commercial, we will give you the confidence you need to be able to perform your new trade with skill and professionalism
Subjects covered: Lock Recognition/Lock Fitting/Lock Opening (Picking/reading/drilling)/Pricing and invoicing/Vehicle Layout/Stock Levels/Specialist Locks to be carried/Care & Maintenance of Tools/Tools Sharpening/House Entry Techniques/Working with Bailiffs & for Estate Agents/Stock Ordering.
Confidence is gained by your ability to recognise the type of locking system you are confronted with and also being able to correctly diagnose the problem that has arisen, be it a malfunction in the locking system or simply a lost key. Along with the ability to do the job you must have the right equipment, this starts with the vehicle, stock and tools you use and carry, and of course the ability to use and fit them. This will lead to a professional end product, which gives you self-satisfaction. Your customer will be confident that everything has been carried out as it should be (professionally).
You will learn all of the above and other essential requirements like costing your work on a fair and realistic basis, never over-charging the customer.
Class Hours: 0900 hrs - 1600 hrs. Course fee includes fifteen nights B&B |
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