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by **CantKillAVirus** » 31 Aug 2006 12:04

I just enrolled in Foley Belsaw. Yay

by **!*AMP*!** » 31 Aug 2006 12:08

Um, is this thread supposed to have a point? I mean, do you have a question about FB, or something?

by **UWSDWF** » 31 Aug 2006 12:09

ok, I just ate a pack of smarties YAY

Good luck though

by **!*AMP*!** » 31 Aug 2006 12:13

And I have a terrible headache...don't know why though...

Don't you just love random information?

by **CantKillAVirus** » 31 Aug 2006 12:14

Oh yeah I forgot to add my question. Are their courses worth the money??? I'm currently working at Subway making roughly $500 a month and I was wondering if it's worth paying $55 a month out of my paycheck. If so how hard is it to get a locksmithing job right after finishing the program??? Thank you very much and sorry about the pointless post.

by **!*AMP*!** » 31 Aug 2006 12:22

hey, NP, I was just kiddin' around a bit.

I've heard that the only main problem is that they are not an accredited school. But you do get a certificate at the end. It all boils down to where and how you want to get a job. I definitely think that the skills learned will help you in acquiring a job at a locksmith shop, but for how much, and if more than your now making, I really wouldn't know.

by **CantKillAVirus** » 31 Aug 2006 13:23

Well would it be a good place to start??? I'm still in high school and I would love to become a locksmith because I'm amazed at how locks and such work. I just don't wanna end up paying nearly a grand for something that's not worth it. Like sure the experience may be worth it but I'm looking for a job that is better than standing there and making sandwiches for rude people. What would I have to do to find an accredited school???

by **!*AMP*!** » 31 Aug 2006 13:53

Hehe, Gotta love all those rude people. I've had some real jerk of some clients running AmperageDesign.com ....

Anyway, I think it would definitely help in acquiring a job, but I'm not so sure you wouldn't get some good material if you took that money and invested in some tools and some quality books. That's all pertaining to the fact if you are good at self-study or not.

I am still in HS, and am homeschooled, so self study really isn't a new thing to me. I've been considering a course, but have decided against FB because I think I could use the money better on quality tools and helpful books. But I think it's just a matter of opinion and personal taste. Plus the nice piece of paper you get at the end is helpful...I mean, we all know college is mostly a joke, but the paper at the end helps in the career end! (ok ok, so college isn't totally joke...but it has some issues...and no I'm not some anti-college nut...please don't peg me as one of those pyschos...)

by **globallockytoo** » 31 Aug 2006 14:00

Interesting all this talk about wanting to learn the trade.

In my day, we went to a locksmith company and requested an apprenticeship.

Four years of low pay but top notch on-the-job training with block release training at a technical college.....all paid for by the employer...

The experience is definitely worth it....and usually turns out better quality trradespeople.

I still have every training manual and the course components and my writings after 25 years....still applicable information to today....

And....yes....bumping was talked about back then too!

by **!*AMP*!** » 31 Aug 2006 14:10

Cool, so it is just hype (um, which we all knew anyway, LOL)

Darn, I guess it isn't "The end of mechanical locks as we know it" I was gonna get some good deals on some locks from all those people throwing out their keys and locks... :lol:

by **Bud Wiser** » 5 Sep 2006 19:34

I'm taking the course because I'm already emplyed and have no plans on switching jobs any time soon. I'm planning on doing locksmithing on the side and when I retire, not too far off for me as I'm 50. So for me it's perfect.

But if I was you, I'd try to get a part time job with a local locksmith shop now! They don't care if you have no experience and would rather train you themselves. You can't beat on the job training and getting paid for it too!

This will put you in a much better place as you gain more experience!

I would have to take a huge cut in pay to try to find a apprentiship position with a locksmith shop as I am gainfully employed in my own business. So you see there are benefits for a course like this.

I think you would much better off not taking the course and save your money and try to break in locksmithing from a entry level. I'm sure you could earn the same or more as you make now, plus learn a good skill job.

Just my 2 cents. Good luck!

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