Locksmith College

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We offer a series of locksmithing courses that will help you join the industry. Please select the area of interest:

"Terry said that by Day 2 of their Locksmith Course I would be able to rekey my house and my neighbours too, and I did."

A.J., Maple Ridge, BC

"I was paying a small fortune to rekey my warehouses in Fort St. John, so I took Terry's course to service my own buildings, and I've saved big money."

Jean, Fort St. John, BC

"If I'd only known, I would have been a locksmith."

Albert Einstein

I own and operate a private vocational school specializing in training students for careers in the rapidly growing field of security and locksmithing. My training classes and programs are designed to teach the student the technical skills necessary for an entry-level position with prospective employers or to be the in-house institutional locksmith for schools and hospitals.

Our courses are a mix of lecture and hands–on training conducted at our fully equipped facility in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Also, throughout the year I run 5 day Introduction to Locksmith Classes across Canada.
Successful locksmiths are often independent, self-motivated individuals who are experts in precision work. They usually enjoy solving problems and helping people.

Become a locksmith with Canada’s Premier Locksmithing Schools and Locksmithing Courses  to help you become a locksmith or start your own locksmith business.  Mr. Locksmith offers locksmith training and locksmith courses across Canada.  Mr. Locksmith School supplies all our students with the locksmith tools, locksmith supplies and lock pick sets to help you become a locksmith.  Mr. Locksmith will teach you how to become a locksmith in Canada with locks that as a professional locksmith you will see in Canadian Provinces and  cities.  

Our Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith state-of-the-art training at our own College provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. 

Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys. 

The Mr. Locksmith Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, Locksmith Business, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates. 

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details. 

*** NEW MR. LOCKSMITH TRAINING COURSE
Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith Training  Correspondence Course with a One Day Hands-On Training Class included at no extra charge!

Our Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith state-of-the-art training at our own College and Locksmith School is now offering a New Locksmith Course designed and taught by Terry Whin-Yates, 3rd Generation Locksmith with 25+ years of locksmithing and Criminologist that provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, lock picks, how to pick locks, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products to help you become a locksmith or start your own locksmith business. 

Become a locksmith with the new Mr. Locksmith Locksmithing Courses  to help you become a locksmith at your own pace.  Mr. Locksmith offers locksmith training and locksmith courses across Canada and now you can do the locksmith course at home or work.  Mr. Locksmith School supplies all our students with the locksmith tools, locksmith supplies and lock pick sets to help you become a locksmith.  Mr. Locksmith will teach you how to become a locksmith in Canada with locks that as a professional locksmith or locksmith business you will change key, rekey or repair in Canadian Provinces and  cities.  

Each student will rekey, shim, change key, pick open, take apart (and put back together)  locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. 

Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith course, with a combination of online learning, videos, my new book and Skype you will learn hands on, you do the lock smith work at home or work at your own pace. 

This is my new locksmithing correspondence course to help you become a locksmith or start you own locksmith business. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. 

The Mr. Locksmith Locksmithing Course includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for small or  large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners to help you become a locksmith or start your own locksmith  business.

NEW LOCKSMITH COURSE
Professional Locksmith Training  Correspondence Course with a One Day Hands-On Training Class included at no extra charge!
Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith Course will  help you get a good start in your career to become a locksmith my locksmith course includes a one day hands-on locksmith class that is offered across Canada.  This one day locksmith training will help you jump start your locksmith class.  Check my website for course dates and details.  

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details. www.mrlocksmith.com and www.mrprolock.com

 

NEW LOCKSMITH COURSE
Professional Locksmith Training  Correspondence Course with a One Day Hands-On Training Class included at no extra charge!

Oct 10-14, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver)
Oct. 24-28, 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver)
November 14-18,2011 Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver)
December 5-9, 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver)
December 12-16, 2011 Toronto, Ontario (Downtown Toronto)
December 19-23, 2011 Tampa Florida

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5 Day Locksmith Class Course Dates

MARCH 2012
VANCOUVER: March 12-16, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class in Vancouver, BC
TAMPA, FLORIDA March 19-23, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
WINNIPEG: March 26-30, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class

APRIL 2012
VANCOUVER: TBA
KELOWNA: April 9-13, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
LAS VEGAS: April 23-27, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class

MAY 2012
TORONTO: May 7-11, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class
TORONTO: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING Starts Monday May 14th, 2012

SUMMER 2012
SUDBURY July TBA
THUNDER BAY July TBA
WINNIPEG July TBA
CALGARY August TBA
PRINCE GEORGE August TBA
KAMLOOPS August TBA
KELOWNA August TBA

SEPTEMBER 2012
VANCOUVER: September 3-7, 2012
TORONTO: September 17-21, 2012

OCTOBER 2012
TORONTO: October 1-5, 2012
TORONTO: September 17-21, 2012

NOVEMBER 2012
LAS VEGAS: November 5-9, 2012
LAS VEGAS: November 12-16, 2012
TAMPA: November 19-23, 2012
TAMPA: November 26-30, 2012

DECEMBER 2012
TAMPA: December 3-7, 2012
VANCOUVER: December 10-14, 2012

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Institutional Locksmithing Class

I offer a Five Day Insitutional Locksmithing Class which is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.). The Five Day Instiutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

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1. Duties of a Locksmith

Locksmiths install, adjust and repair locks, make keys, and change lock combinations. They work on residential, automotive, commercial and institutional locksets and door hardware. Locksmiths may also install and maintain more sophisticated security systems.

Generally, the duties of a locksmith include:

• selling and installing high-security lock systems and key control systems, window bars, deadlocks, and keyless entry locks
• repairing, replacing, or adjusting damaged or defective components of an entrance or exit door, including door closers, hinges, electric release mechanisms and sometimes the door itself
• changing lock key combinations by inserting new pins into locks
• designing complex master key systems for industry, governments, and institutions

Specific duties of locksmiths vary depending upon the area in which they work.

2. Shop Locksmiths are responsible for:

- servicing and adjusting key machines
- repairing locks
- re-keying locks
- making keys for locks
- opening cylinders when keys are not available
- preparing master keys from code
- repairing or making keys for auto locks brought into the shop

3. Mobile Locksmiths are required to work from mobile units. In addition to the duties of shop locksmiths they are also responsible for:

- repairing locks in the field
- opening door locks with a lock pick
- opening and making keys for automobiles
- installing locks, door closers and emergency exit hardware
- replacing hinges and re-aligning doors
- installing security bars
- installing and repairing electric strikes and electronic security hardware
- servicing and changing combinations on safe and vault doors

4. Safe and Vault Technicians have additional training in safe and vault servicing, and troubleshooting. They are skilled in opening safes, rebuilding, painting, moving and installing safes.

Locksmiths who service bank equipment are skilled in mechanical and electronic time locks, time delay devices, night deposit units, combination and electronic and key locks for vaults and safes.

Locksmiths should be in reasonably good health as they are sometimes required to maneuver heavy objects and climb ladders. It is important that locksmiths have a willingness to keep learning about new developments in security equipment. Knowledge of electronics, welding, carpentry and metal working is an asset. Locksmiths should be reliable, accurate and honest.

5. Working Conditions

Locksmiths usually work a five-day week but may be on-call nights and weekends to respond to emergencies. Some locksmiths are self-employed and may be required to work longer hours and have clerical duties related to running a business.

Some shops, especially mobile units, may be small and crowded, requiring locksmiths to work around benches, counters and stock. They sometimes are required to work in awkward or confined spaces. Those working in mobile units may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.


7. Employment and Advancement

Locksmiths are employed by locksmithing companies, security firms, and institutions. The increasing awareness for preventative measures by the public to protect against theft is creating a need for more security measures; therefore, the demand for locksmiths is anticipated to remain fairly stable. Journeyman wage rates vary, but generally range from $12 to $25 an hour plus benefits. Experienced locksmiths can advance to supervisory positions or set up their own business. Those workers who run their own small business have a much larger earning potential. Most locksmiths consider this to be a life-long occupation.

Information for wages is based on 1996 Census data for British Columbia. The wages are calculated based on full year, full time employment. Wages may vary from company to company

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