Locksmith course uk

[jiggler]

Good flames people I like a good scrap.

I did a short course on locksmithing and found it good. I didn't leave thinking, "I'm a locksmith now", but I did know exactly what I needed to work on.

We were told during the training that, "This course does not make you a locksmith!" It is just about giving you a good grounding of knowledge and you will develop your skills with practice. It's about getting you earning a bit of money to start off with. For me it just put everything in order in my head and made it clear which steps I needed to take and in what order.

I'm going to do some access control installation and maintenance/troubleshooting training at the end of this month and then I'll be feeling ready to start advertising and seeking out work and be confident that I can meet expectations and start to build a good reputation.

I guess the point is - the course is just the beginning and you'll need to do much more to feel like you are a locksmith.

Good luck anyway.

[unlisted]

Good flames people I like a good scrap.

I'm part Irish, English, Newfie but mostly CDN.

Ya, I'll scrap now and than.. but I prefer to *fight* with words.

[jiggler]

Yeah, that's what I meant really. I havent' had a proper fist fight since I was at school all those years ago! I try to avoid that kind of thing as you don't know what people are prepared to do or what they have in their pockets! I think I'm just too sensible!

[barry dale]

HI
This is my first ever post on 101 and im very surprised that there is someone who is saying they are me, just for the record quick picker is not who he says he is as iam kens son and i dont have a very big head although iam very flattered that someone would like to be me, yes i can pick locks very well but i dont go on about it.
in future quickpicker dont tell lies you sad......

[Bill F]

Hi im new to locksmithing and i would like to say that i attended the same course as you wish to attend and found it very informative,the staff and trainers were all very good at instruction and had lots of time and pacience for the not so quick learners.The training establishment is well stoked with all types of locks and allthough a lot of time is spent on picking locks of different types and recogniition it still needs lots of practice when you have completed the course,it has only just started for you theres a mountain to climb and if your dedicated enough you will arrive at your destination. The course in my opinon is worth while attending as i arrived knowing nothing and after months of practice after the course i make a living in spain as a locksmith but im still learning every day you also have the opertunity to buy locksmith tools but beware some are very expensive.say hi to Ken & barry for me

[xorb]

I like the way these courses cost £1000s of pounds, a major con, an unregulated market much like the car clamping scam until that was regulated.

Just bloody buy locks and a few picks and find out like trial and eror like I did. THERE IS NO SUBSITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE.

[world9563]

i had done one of these 2 day courses and thought i could set up and start trading straight away what a fool i would have been if i did. I have been looking at this site and going through and still going through all listing and have learnt more than i did on the course and still loads and loads to learn. I am buying tools each week and locks to practice on and i estimate i will not start up for at least another year. I find some of the comments on here puting people off starting but as a number of people have said it takes 110% determination to suceed and people will try to put you down but if your realy intrested in been a lockie you will get back up and carry on. THERE IS TO MUCH GOOD ADVICE ON THIS SITE YOU CAN NOT FAIL thats how i feel. sorry about spelling

[lockey1963]

i dont think its a matter of trying to put people off , but everyone and their dog believes the adverts for these courses, 2 days and you are a locksmith and will earn an easy £1k a week.
If someone is dedicated and hell bent on being a locksmith, then they will find a way, if it saves a few dreamers from losing there cash then good has been done.

This is an industry where people are starting off following a course, trashing and damaging peoples doors through blind ignorence and overcharging for the privilidge, they dont last long.

But if you have a guy with a real interest and the heart for it, then they will study , learn and chip away until they succeed, the industry has plenty of room for these dedicated few who will benefit the whole industry name, what it doesnt have room for are the ignorent dreamers who are only in it for a quick buck.

[EvoRed]

I went on a 2 day course 3 years ago and now have a nice eight bedroom house set in 35 acres of land. Just had a nice big new driveway put down to hold the Aston Martin and Ferrari so I'd say go for it. Everyone thinking of doing a course and earning £££££££'s immediately don't be put off, it will happen.

That's what they all want to hear so let 'em hear it...

[world9563]

EVORED

Dont realy think anyone thinks they will make mega bucks big nice cars etc.
I am sorry if i have said anthing to offend certain members and all i have said is that the 2 or 5 days courses dont teach you all you need to start in this business and that i have learnt more from this site than i did from my course. And any one who realy want to make it as a lockie as got alot of further training and study. I am learning trade slow so can take everything in before i start. Currently i work as a brickie but have to travel alot and stay away from home to get the good money and all want to do is learn another trade so can stay closer to home.

alraedy got bmw m3 already got nice detached 4 bed house not every one is in it for the money

[jason]

I did the Justlocks 2 day course back in 2003 (I think) and I would agree that it gives you a very good grounding - I think I reduced Ken to tears with my ineptitude at picking lever locks.

You have to be realistic with your expectations - I attend warrant openings (usually when we've applied for warrants at work) but most times when we're there with the Police - people open up voluntarily.

Good luck with the course, it is very enjoyable, try not to take the negativity the wrong way these guys have been around for a while and we've seen posters come and go.

BTW to those of you who thought I was dead - I'm not, I just hadn't posted for a long while

[bonez]

BTW to those of you who thought I was dead - I'm not, I just hadn't posted for a long while [/quote]

so are ya back then bud?

[jason]

I'm back and definitely not dead - although some may say I just smell that way

[bonez]