locksmith courses uk

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any body now of any good lockpicking courses in the uk

[NickBristol]

There's plenty of info on good locksmith courses in THIS THREAD

In your post you say you want a lockpicking course tho... there aren't many of those about. If you want to learn just how to pick, this forum is the place to do it. Have a search around and read, then buy / make some pics and do the beginners exercises.

If you want to be a locksmith, before spending a lot of cash on a course, consider just how much it will cost to setup and run a locksmith business after that. I've spent close on £12,000 since starting up in August and can think of several more thousand I need to spend soon.

As much as it is nice to believe, you won't be earning £1000 to £3000 a week like most course providers tell you and it won't be easy and it won't be just lockouts either so choose a course that teaches you the real basics and build from that. I'm also doing carpentry and electrical courses at college in the evenings to build up decent skills. I'm lucky that I've got good business management skills from previous jobs but don't overlook just how hard and complex it is to run a business either. Oh forgot to say I have a part-time job and an online coffee shop to provide some regular income.

Good luck tho!

[cybus]

My personal advice as a new lockie is save your money and study this fantastic site, you realy will learn a heck of alot here. I paid £1200 for a course with the ( don't laugh ) BLA ( you couldn't help yourself could you ) Although this taught me the very very basics, how pin tumblers and lever locks work and did point out how easy UPVC doors are to compromise. And also how to drill every type of mortice lock. If I had known about this site I could have learnt it all here for free. All I really did once this info was explained to me was pratice. I could have done that in the house. I found out how to pick BS3621 lever locks here, and now don't bother or need to drill ( unless lock is faulty ) I really am starting to take great pride in my new job and this site helps no end. I would suggest reading this sites tutorials spend a little cash on a few of each types of lock you'll encounter, Rim cylinders, Euro cylinders and a few mortice locks, then buy some picks or try with this sites help to make your own. And sit in the comfort of your own home and practice, and if I have learnt anything from my time on this site it is you can never stop praticing. I left my course with blisters and thought right thats done I can now pick locks, but you cant stop there you must keep praticing thats the only key you will need.
Right, got that off my chest. Sorry if i've said anything out of line or uncalled for, but im being honest and these are my personal opinions and might not reflect any other user here. Thanks for reading.

[toomush2drink]

There's plenty of info on good locksmith courses in THIS THREAD

In your post you say you want a lockpicking course tho... there aren't many of those about. If you want to learn just how to pick, this forum is the place to do it. Have a search around and read, then buy / make some pics and do the beginners exercises.

If you want to be a locksmith, before spending a lot of cash on a course, consider just how much it will cost to setup and run a locksmith business after that. I've spent close on £12,000 since starting up in August and can think of several more thousand I need to spend soon.

As much as it is nice to believe, you won't be earning £1000 to £3000 a week like most course providers tell you and it won't be easy and it won't be just lockouts either so choose a course that teaches you the real basics and build from that. I'm also doing carpentry and electrical courses at college in the evenings to build up decent skills. I'm lucky that I've got good business management skills from previous jobs but don't overlook just how hard and complex it is to run a business either. Oh forgot to say I have a part-time job and an online coffee shop to provide some regular income.

Good luck tho!

Its nice to hear from someone in the real world for once, most just say learn how to pick locks. As you mention lock picking skills alone wont earn you a living unless you get a good warrant contract. The money you have to outlay is amazing and i for one am only seeing decent returns now after 3 years of a lot of hardwork. This year ive done about 10k on advertising alone so all those thinking of getting into this trade thats the sort of competition you have out there and im only a small fish.

[Shrub]

I found out how to pick BS3621 lever locks here, and now don't bother or need to drill ( unless lock is faulty ) I really am starting to take great pride in my new job and this site helps no end.

Now that is music to my ears