Locksmith training that’s all about you

And after your training, all about the many

The difference with Dr Lock training is the one-to-one. That’s because I believe the best learning is obviously achieved from being the sole focus of your tutor. And with my decades of experience as a working locksmith, proven teaching methods, constant encouragement, all allied with your own desire to learn, you too can join the over 150 previous graduates who’ve turned Dr Lock training into a successful locksmith career.

And it’s not like the guidance ends with the course. My ongoing help is always available and those other 150 locksmiths, they’re all part of an exclusive national locksmith network that you’ll join too. A network that will definitely offer support of their own and who come together to help each other every day. (We have regular get-togethers and a very, very active Whatsapp group.)

At Dr Lock and the National Locksmith Network, for personalised locksmith training, and the help you need to get going and succeed in your new career, you’ve found the best choice.

Six essentials. Four days of unrivalled training

Your training will teach you about the different type of locks available and how to pick, change and repair each one. You’ll learn how uPVC doors and windows are a big part of a locksmith’s daily work and how to fix and service them. Plus as an additional revenue stream you’ll learn all about the methods of locked vehicle entry.

But it’s not just about the practical skills you’ll learn, I’ll show you the business side of being a successful locksmith too.

Locksmith Training

£1,450

Comprehensive 4 day locksmith course where you will learn:

01

All About Locks

As you might imagine this section is purely focused on lock types and lock specifics

  • Understanding pin cylinder locks
  • Understanding wafer locks
  • Understanding mortice locks
  • Pin cylinder picking, bumping, snapping, pulling and using electric pick gun
  • Wafer lock picking, using electric pick gun, raking, drilling
  • Mortice lock picking, skeleton keys, grinding, drilling
  • Padlocks, tubular locks and specialist locks

02

Door Entry & Lock Change

Everything about non-destructive door entry, drilling, lock changing and retro fitting

  • Gaining entry, picking, grinding
  • Drilling, skeleton keys etc
  • Changing mortice locks
  • Changing rim cylinders
  • Changing night latches
  • Scratch fitting locks
  • Retro fitting locks

03

uPVC Doors

Servicing uPVC doors and locks is a big part of a locksmiths work, here you learn all about

  • Changing locks
  • Gaining entry to failed doors
  • Re-aligning doors
  • Changing gearboxes
  • Changing mechanisms
  • Changing handles
  • Dealing with patio doors
  • Servicing

04

 

uPVC Windows

Looking solely at UPVC windows, gaining entry and methods for repair

  • Gaining entry, spreading
  • De glazing, drilling etc.
  • Changing handles
  • Changing espag units
  • Changing friction stays
  • Opening failed windows
  • Glazing and deglazing

05

Vehicle Entry

Showing vehicle entry techniques with Lishi picks and other methods

  • Introduction to lishi picking
  • Racking
  • Picking
  • Bypassing
  • Ford tibbe
  • Through car entry

06

Business Advice

What you need to know about building up and promoting your business

  • Advertising
  • Target customers etc.
  • Van and van stock requirements
  • Advice on stock levels
  • Introduction to suppliers
  • Plus letters of course completion

Unique Bonuses

On completion of the course you will also receive:

The one and only acclaimed Dr. Lock® locksmith ‘bible’

Free for life helpline & after training ride along days if needed

Lifetime membership of the UK National Locksmith Network

Use of UK NLN branding for work wear & social media

UK NLN decals for your van and a security lanyard

Optional Tools Packages

Be tooled up for success

(Everyone gets the same course whether you opt for one of these packages or choose to build your own toolkit)

You need the know-how but the other essential to be a successful locksmith is a good set of kit.

And because I was asked so many times about the best tools, I put together three separate packages for my students.

Totally optional but if you choose one of these ‘ready to go’ packages you’ll have the basis to handle any locksmith job – lockouts, lock changes, lock repairs and uPVC door & window fixes.

Only some of the tools included per package are pictured here. A full list provided upon request.

Tools Package 1

‘Everyday’ Locksmith Hand Tools

The daily hand tools of locksmithing that you need and will use all the time

£1,875

Included in this package
Collection of over 180 tools in a quality toolbox – electric pick gun, 3-star picks, mortice picks, letterbox kit and more

Tools Package 2

‘Everyday’ Hand Tools and Locks & Parts

All the great hand tools and a good stock of domestic locks and parts

£2,655

Included in this package
Collection of over 180 tools in a quality toolbox – electric pick gun, 3-star picks, mortice picks, letterbox kit and more

Brand name locks and spare parts from our main supplier. Trusted locks and components used everyday and on your training

Tools Package 3

Hand Tools, Locks, Parts, & Power Tools

Everything you could possibly need and quality that will last for years

£3,745

Included in this package
Collection of over 180 tools in a quality toolbox – electric pick gun, 3-star picks, mortice picks, letterbox kit and more

Brand name locks and spare parts from our main supplier. Trusted locks and components used everyday and on your training

5 top power tools from Makita, the excellent Dremel Magi Burr, grinding discs, burrs, drill bits, cutting blades and more