How to Become a Locksmith | Locksmith Training and Certification

Automotive Locksmith

Locksmith Expert — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:43:14 +0000

So you’re interested in becoming an Automotive Locksmith? While all locksmith specializations are considered evergreen – meaning they’ll always be around – it is especially true of automotive locksmiths. As long as there are vehicles, there will be people locking themselves out.

How to Become an Automotive Locksmith

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How to Become a Commercial Locksmith

Locksmith Expert — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:35:31 +0000

Commercial Locksmithing may be one of the oldest forms of locksmithing still in practice today. And as long as businesses still exist at physical addresses, then this industry is only set to grow.

What is Commercial Locksmithing?

There are two types of commercial locksmiths:

1. A locksmith that owns a physical business, usually a storefront [...]

Want to Become a Locksmith? Start Here

Locksmith Expert — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:35:40 +0000

Congratulations on your decision to start your career as a Locksmith!

At How to Become a Locksmith you will be given FREE online access to the best tools available. You’ll learn all about what type of training and licensing is required [...]

What is Forensic Locksmithing?

Locksmith Expert — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:05:37 +0000

“Forensic locksmithing] is the study and systematic examination of a lock or other security device or associated equipment using scientific methods to determine if and how the device was opened, neutralized, or bypassed. These examinations include the use of various types of forensic techniques, [...] and includes microscopic examination, microphotography, regular photography, physical disassembly of [...]

How to Become a Certified Registered Locksmith

Locksmith Expert — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:42:51 +0000

We previously answered the question, “What is a certified locksmith?” And as it turned out there are about 7 different certifications currently available from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) and the Safe and Vault Locksmith Technician’s Association (SAVTVA).

In this article we’re going to focus solely on

What is a Certified Locksmith?

Locksmith Expert — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:59:10 +0000

These days there are a multitude of certifications, licenses, specializations and more. It’s very difficult to actually determine what is needed and what is not. On your journey to become a locksmith one of the most difficult things to determine is what certifications you actually need and what those certifications actually mean.

The [...]

How to Become a Locksmith Apprentice

Locksmith Expert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:36:54 +0000

If you’re looking to become a locksmith one of the best places to start is with an apprenticeship. In fact if you read our previous article on how to become a locksmith you would have noticed that regardless what route you take we recommend an apprenticeship.

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Locksmith Training Videos

Locksmith Expert — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:14:45 +0000

The following locksmith training videos were provided by Jim Koch at Expert Village. Jim Koch has been a repo man for eight years, a locksmith for five years, and an auto mechanic since he was very young.

They do not cover every topic, but they [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Locksmith Training

Locksmith Expert — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:21:53 +0000

As previously discussed, on your journey to become a locksmith training is not always required. However, almost all successful locksmiths complete some type of professional training course that issues a certification or prepares them to become a certified locksmith.

Where to Find Locksmith Training

There [...]

Do You Need to Go to School to Become a Locksmith?

Locksmith Expert — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:12:55 +0000

On your journey to become a locksmith one of your first questions will likely be about locksmith training requirements, especially if you’ve never worked in the field of locksmithing. One question in particular may be on your mind, “Do I [...]