Experience Route to Diploma

If you are serious about pushing your current locksmith career to the next step, then this is the perfect course for you...

This course is one of the most advanced academic and vocational courses within the field of locksmithing and security, it contains all the vital theory and skill regarding industry best practices, government legislation and practical experience; with this Ofqual registered qualification conducted through Highfield Qualifications (international awarding body) taking several months to achieve, it will endorse that the learner has the correct level of understanding, knowledge, application and evaluation skills to successfully conduct a career as a locksmith professional.

Course Description - Level 3 Diploma in Commercial Locksmith & Property Security

The demand for recognised qualified locksmith professionals continues, this locksmith course will enable you to understand and implement elements at the very core of traditional and modern locksmith ractice, allowing you to develop the skills to identify, gain entry and diagnosis elements within locks. This locksmith course is specially designed for students who have little or no previous eperience in the locksmith and security industry.

• Course Code: B101
• Price: £1200 + Vat
• Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
• Qualification Number: 603/5142/1
• Teaching Methods: Blended Learning, which is a combination of:
• Distance learning via the student portal; and
• Work environment assessments.

Course Description - Level 3 Diploma in Automotive Locksmith & Vehicle Security

The demand for recognised qualified locksmith professionals continues, this locksmith course will enable you to understand and implement elements at the very core of traditional and modern locksmith practice, allowing you to develop the skills to identify, gain entry and diagnosis elements within locks. This locksmith course is specially designed for students who have little or no previous experience in the locksmith and security industry.

• Course Code: B201
• Price: £1200 + Vat
• Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
• Qualification Number: 603/5142/1
• Teaching Methods: Blended Learning, which is a combination of:
• Distance learning via the student portal; and
• Work environment assessments.

Entry Requirements:

• Prove you are currently working or have been working as a locksmith and security professional (for over 12 months, within the last 3 years).
• Pass the ‘multi-choice’ entry examination conducted verbally by a member of our education team – Learners must gain at least 70% to qualify on both exams (this will be a non-refundable £40 + Vat). Learners can re-apply for the multi-choice examination after 2 months after failed attempt.

If you have completed a previous course with Train Locksmiths Ltd and/or the MPL City & Guilds customised award this will assist your application greatly.

Extra Career Benefits:

• Ability to JOIN Nationwide Locksmiths Ltd to receive national commercial and construction contract based work.
• GAIN the highest qualification in Europe for locksmith work.

Unit Content:

Unit 1 - Introduction to the role of the locksmith

Unit 2 - Reducing the risks to health and safety at work

Unit 4 - Conduct dynamic risk assessments during locksmith activities

Unit 5 - Prepare and maintain equipment and machines

Unit 6 - Meet customers’ needs for locksmith information and advice

Unit 7 - Maintain security of customers’ keys and records during locksmith activities

Unit 8 - Provide a simple quotation for security devices and hardware

Unit 9 - Principles of key cutting

Unit 10 - The principles and practice of vehicle key repairs

Unit 11 - The principles and practices of vehicle key learning