How do I become a locksmith UK is a common question yet a minefield of miss information from other locksmiths to prevent new locksmiths from opening up shop, then we have the tool companies selling tools they claim that can open any lock but as a locksmith we never use, then we have the lock sport tools designed for hobbyists again, tools locksmith do not use. You then have many failed locksmiths who had poor training, mostly in the business department of they thought they knew how to run a business and have made no money so they now try and sell locksmith training to unsuspecting people that are online searching how do I become a locksmith UK and only to find cheap courses on seller sites.
Some locksmith trainers sell there courses in sections, level 1's in the different topics, then level 2's in the different topics and the level 3's etc. This is a slow way and most expensive way to become a locksmith but unfortunately people like yourself who are reading this have no clue this is the case. You believe you have bought a locksmith course and because you don't know any different you attend such a course to find out its like a timeshare sales pitch that shows just enough but not anywhere near what you need to know to become a locksmith. Why? Simple. Its all about money, they want you to book the next course and the course after that. Often these companies can look official and they even do everything they can to be as official as possible and they are but they are also in it for the money, lets face it we all are.
How long should you train to become a locksmith?
Locksmithing is a large subject broken down into many smaller subjects and although you can learn parts of the trade in a 2 or 3 day course but its wont be enough to give you the confidence to actually go out to a failed mechanism on a multi point door with the price tag of £7k and gain entry without any damage or your going to pay for that door, door frame and possible plastering, painting etc.
Our team have undertaken every locksmith course in the UK over the last decade or longer and we found the same thing. They are all carbon copies of outdated entry methods that use filler to pad out there lessons. They teach methods that we have not used since the 1970s with letter box entry tools, using door spreaders or lock pullers, drilling locks and such outdated methods that real technical experts never ever use. Handymen that have not been trained may use these methods then later call a real locksmith when the door deadlocks closed due to lack of training and using the wrong tools as a youtuber upsold them another gimmick and they did a 3 day course and now believe they are skilled.
Simple answer is that you can undertake a 3, 5, 7 or 14 day course but it takes months of further home study, one to one video training online and on the job training and so on. Normally it takes around 36 weeks to reach a skilled level as a locksmith to be able to deal with 99% of jobs we see confidently and without causing further damages.
To become a locksmiths in the UK you need the kid of course that we created and follows the following steps!
Step 1 - Online pre training
The first part of the training will give you a foundation in the subjects your about to study and master and let you meet your new instructor. The online part of the course is required to help you walk into the hands on sections and know all of the tools, locks, how they work and so on! This is one to one live training, normally twice each week for 2 weeks, so that's 4 one to one sessions before you undertake your foundation tests.
Step 2 - Locksmith Training
Now that you have a solid foundation you will attend a locksmith training course and the duration of the course will depend on your DIY skill level. If you have no DIY skill sets then you may be looking at a 14 week training course so that you can learn how the tools work, how to carry out wood work etc. But if you have experience in home DIY, such as you know how to use a drill, hammer, chisel, wood working tools etc then you could be looking at a 5 to 7 day course. Baring in mind this is all the hands on training sections in the industry. In step 1 you learned the theory, how locks work, what's inside of multi point mechanisms and why the fail. in Step 2 you are now putting your hands on these locks and tools and combining the theory with practice.
While your in the lock lab training you will receive the following:
A home lock lab training kit
This is a home training kit with all the locks, hardware, mats, web cam, tripod and much more as you will be undertaking further home training and practicing and making jigs at home and recording the videos of the practice sessions for us to mark later and give advice etc. This helps you master your skills and make mistakes and learn.
Why do we supply A home lock lab training kit?
Simple, you will need the right kit to make learning easy. This kit works with our online training program so you can learn at home before and after your course so you can have the best chance at success. The webcam lets you record your sessions so you can watch them back or send them over to us to be looked at and marked to help you pass your tests and gain your awards in different levels and skill sets.
A locksmith tool kit
To learn and operate a locksmith business you will need the right tools for the job, the quality has to be the best especially if your going to place them in the publics locks. So we supply you with training tools to practice on and then you new work tools from picks to EPG electronic pick gun to UPVC door servicing equipment through to multi tool cutter and much more. (We do not give out our tool list, this is a trade secret)
Why do we supply A locksmith tool kit?
In todays industry there are a vast number of what we call "bad tools" or fake tools or out of date tools sold as locksmith tools. These are often used by people on YouTube and TikTok but can be detrimental to your business in the future. So we have developed a kit that all of our 36 active locksmiths who work for our main business www.taylorslocksmiths.co.uk use daily. You receive the same tool package that we all use on a proven profitable locksmith business that's operated since 1948. We supply your tools because many of the tools cant be bought by you as you will not have any certification, you wont be registered as a locksmith and you wont able to buy the real tools, security restricted tools. But we can, and we can get them at trade price saving you a small fortune!
A stock of locks and hardware
You will also need a good stock of training locks, some you will destroy, others you will take apart and rebuild to learn on. You will then need your stock so you can carry out work and have the right size locks and hardware at hand to replace parts.
Why do we supply A stock of locks and hardware?
Often new locksmiths will a lack of training will buy all the wrong items, the wrong sizes that they will never use. You often see these for sale on selling sites like E-bay. The reason they are on sale on there as a bulk buy is that you will never use them, they are old, outdated, not insurance approved and you will never use them. This is why we create the exact stock pack that all our our active locksmiths carry with them. You will also be using some of the items to make jigs such as making a jig to fit mortice locks then using our training, the videos online and live coaching to learn to pick, bypass or carry out technical entry.
Step 3 - On the job live training
Now that you have mastered the foundation and then attended the live hands on training is now time to see it in action, on real jobs with our locksmiths. We want you to hear the phone calls, what we say, how we book in the appointments and give free quotes and secure the job to carrying out the job and seeing your theory form part of the diagnosis on a quotation and then seeing the work carried out to taking payment and how we get reviews and so on. Its mixing the business training with the theory and practice.
Step 4 - Home Training ( around 12 months )
Now that you have the foundation and common theory down, you have practiced the most common skill sets we use daily. Its time to use our online video archive and online training portal to access ever thing you have already been taught to prevent skill fade and so that you can then practice each skill set at home in your lock lab. If you get stuck we will jump online via video call and go over the issues and get you passed that issue but if you are really stuck then you will take advantage of our 2 free one to one locksmith training days that you can use at any time within 24 months of the course. Its part of our support program called 24.
The online training can take you to a level 4 award, mastering the skills of covert entry to lost skills of the locksmith, things we rarely do these days but it is things you should know so you can earn your master locksmith awards which are awarded every 3 years and the final award is awarded on the 10th year of trading.
Step 5 - Business Training (around 8 weeks)
So now that you have the skills of the locksmith you are going to need the business skills and awards to operate the business legally in the UK along with trade accounts to making sure you have a visible website online and a strong social media marketing program. We offer two forms of the business training, 1 which is our self management program where you learn everything from SEO Search Engine Optimisation to marketing, accounting to the legal aspects of the business dealing with debt collection to terms and conditions through Data Protection to consumer law and so on. Or you can undertake our shorter easier program which our managed program where our expert team of marketers, designers, SEO writers mage your online business making sure regular work comes in to the business, they take care of all of your debt collection late paying to dealing with your customers for claims or customer service based ussies to taking payments over the phone for your business. Most choose this management option as it lets you go to work and do what you love but cuts out the weekly headache or having to write blogs, create weekly fresh content to feed Google so you website ranks on Google and keeps the customers calling for your service.
As part of the business training you also receive the following:
A 6 page custom build website dedicated tour new business
A full mobile version of your website for mobile users with quick call and contact buttons for emergency callers.
A tablet version of the website for tablet uses, its a alternative to the desk top site that's designed to run on tablet devices,
A Google based website that's hosted by Google to keep your rankings high
All of your logos and branding is designed with your input by our skilled team
A full Google business package with map listings and more.
Video marketing add for use on social media
A full graphics package for use online and social media plus much more.
Step 6 - Launch the business
Now that you are fully trained as a locksmith and trained in operating a locksmith business we now go live with your new business online and move into the stage where we monitor and analyse the business to help move it up the search engines rankings so more people can find your business, we can monitor how many calls you are receiving, what areas you receive them in and from what age range, male or female and we can then work over the coming months to a year as we tweak the business to make sure it is showing up in the key areas you cover and create a nice smooth work flow that increases the jobs you will undertake, giving plenty of experience before the business fully ramps up.
Step 7 - Monitoring and Aftercare
Over the coming years, yes years. We are in this together for a long time! We don't just train you and dump you. No, we are there for all of your questions, when you come across locks that you get stuck on, we bring you back in for further aftercare training. If you are having trouble managing the business then we are there to help or if you have a issue with a client or contract then we can offer advice. We are there as your business grows and we are there when you need your new staff training as you expand.
SO when you are looking online for How do I become a Locksmith in the UK then make sure you choose the right business. We have no filler, we only train you in what we do and we are there every step of the way.
Full locksmith training and business packages from just £2999 and from £1100 for 3 day training packages.
Most of our courses include luxury accommodation on a 20 achar holiday park with 3 lakes that's only a short walk to 3 local village pubs and a spar shop
One thing you need to take into account is do you require accommodation?
If you are looking for a locksmith course with accommodation then that's what we do, we have thought of everything and offer a full package.
Budget Locksmith Training Package - 3 Days for skilled DIY people
Online foundation training LFA1 award ( 2 weeks fore hands on course)
One to one 3 day training program 9am to 3.30pm Level 2 and 3 Guild of Master Locksmiths Award.
12 month online portal training to earn you level 4 GMLUK award.
4 nights accommodation in a luxury 2023 static holiday rental for up to 4 people and we have pet friendly available and car parking.
Pick up for the airport, train station coach drop off point if required.
A budget home training kit.
A budget locksmith tool kit.
A budget locksmith stock package.
The budget business package training program.
A budget website package.
A budget Google business package.
A budget marketing package.
A budget logo and graphics package.
A budget legal package.
Full 24 Support Aftercare Program with 2 days of free training when required.
Price Only £2999
Price without any of the business package £2200
Price without any of the business package, tools, training aids or accommodation or stock £1100
Locksmith Training Package - 5 Days for basic skilled DIY people
Online foundation training LFA1 award ( 2 weeks fore hands on course)
One to one 5 day training program 9am to 3.30pm Level 2 and 3 Guild of Master Locksmiths Award.
12 month online portal training to earn you level 4 GMLUK award.
7 nights accommodation in a luxury 2023 static holiday rental for up to 4 people and we have pet friendly available and car parking.
Pick up for the airport, train station coach drop off point if required.
A home training kit.
A locksmith tool kit.
A locksmith stock package.
The business package training program.
A website package.
A Google business package.
A marketing package.
A logo and graphics package.
A legal package.
Full 24 Support Aftercare Program with 2 days of free training when required.
Price Only £3700
Price without any of the business package £2900
Price without business package and accommodation £2100
Price without any of the business package, tools, training aids or accommodation or stock, training £1900
Locksmith Training Package - 7 Days for non skilled DIY people
Online foundation training LFA1 award ( 2 weeks fore hands on course)
One to one 7 day training program 9am to 3.30pm Level 2 and 3 Guild of Master Locksmiths Award.
12 month online portal training to earn you level 4 GMLUK award.
9 nights accommodation in a luxury 2023 static holiday rental for up to 4 people and we have pet friendly available and car parking.
Pick up for the airport, train station coach drop off point if required.
A home training kit.
A locksmith tool kit.
A locksmith stock package.
The business package training program.
A website package.
A Google business package.
A marketing package.
A logo and graphics package.
A legal package.
Full 24 Support Aftercare Program with 2 days of free training when required.
Price Only £4500
Price without any of the business package £3200
Price without business package and accommodation £2500
Price without any of the business package, tools, training aids or accommodation or stock, training £2200
To book your one to one training then call Steve on 07525639943 or contact us via our email taylorslocksmithsuk@gmail.com plus provide a contact number, location you want to operate the business and current employment situation.
Training can be at a date of your choosing as long as we have the dates free!
Please note we can't take people with criminal convictions for theft or abuse.
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