Locksmithing

Course Overview

Unlock the trade secrets of locksmithing

Locksmithing is a trade that will never become redundant.

The Cengage Education introduces students to the basic principles on which locks function and the mechanics of different varieties of locks. You’ll also learn the essentials of the locksmithing business.

This course is a useful starting point for those looking to acquire full trade qualifications and pass the legal requirements to acquire a locksmithing security licence.

On completion of your course

Upon successful completion of all course modules you will be issued a Cengage Education Certificate in Locksmithing.

Key areas of learning

History of locks & keys

Tools of the trade

Types of locks & keys

Rotating part of a pin tumbler lock

Making a 'cut throat'

Wire brushing a newly cut key

Most secure type of lock

How a key operates the plug of a pin tumbler cylinder lock

Common problems with safety deposit locks

Locking, decoding & emergency entry

Electrical access & exit control systems

The business & law of locksmithing

Key duplicating machines

Special door hardware

Magna locks on exterior gates

Calculating & planning wiring size & circuit resistance

Emergency exit door devices

Two-key automotive system in most cars

Key cutting using a Rexa key cutter

Unique points of the magna lock

Key cutter for service calls

Polarity

GM factory original keys

Electricity for locksmiths

Automatic door servicing

Subjects You’ll Cover

Locksmithing History of locks & keys Tools of the trade Types of locks & keys Rotating part of a pin tumbler lock Making a 'cut throat' Wire brushing a newly cut key Most secure type of lock How a key operates the plug of a pin tumbler cylinder lock Common problems with safety deposit locks Locking, decoding & emergency entry Electrical access & exit control systems The business & law of locksmithing Key duplicating machines Special door hardware Magna locks on exterior gates Calculating & planning wiring size & circuit resistance Emergency exit door devices Two-key automotive system in most cars Key cutting using a Rexa key cutter Unique points of the magna lock Key cutter for service calls Polarity GM factory original keys Electricity for locksmiths Automatic door servicing

Assessment details

9 written assessments

7 multiple choice

Additional Forms

Due to the nature of the information contained in this course, a signed statutory declaration must be completed prior to the dispatch of your first module

Extra learning materials included

Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing - Textbook

Locksmith's padlock kit

Entry requirements

No entry requirements apply to these courses.