Master Locksmiths Association
British Locksmiths Institute
British Locksmiths Institute
a Sector of
MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION
TRAINING FOR LOCKSMITHS
The Master Locksmiths Association offers a very successful Locksmiths Training Programme. This commenced in September 1992 and is now recognised throughout the locksmithing industry as a qualification in its own right. All courses are held at the MLA's Training Workshops at Woodford Halse near Daventry in Northamptonshire. They provide something for everyone - from newcomers and beginners through to locksmiths with some prior knowledge who want to learn new skills, and various methods, or update existing ones. A course calendar is enclosed; early booking is recommended. Details of some of the course content are enclosed,. New courses are under consideration and details will be advertised in due course. You will be required to undergo a Standard CRB check the application form is enclosed in this pack and the cost of this is 36.00. Accommodation is included in the cost of the General Locksmithing course (and any two day courses held at Daventry) on a bed, breakfast and evening meal basis. All refreshments during the day are also included in the overall cost. An attendance certificate will be provided at the end of each course. Full training notes are included. Full payment must be made one month prior to the commencement of all courses Places on all courses are strictly limited and bookings, together with appropriate deposits, will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis.
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THE PROFESSIONAL LOCKSMITH
Whilst there are no essential academic qualifications required in order to become a professional locksmith, an interest in mechanical and electronic gadgetry, excellent manual dexterity, good communications/public relations, maths and possibly some carpentry skills would be an asset. The topics listed below are just a few of the skills you will need to learn if you wish to become a professional locksmith, but it must be said that locksmithing is one of the careers in which you can never say that you know it all. New products are constantly being developed, requiring new understanding and techniques on the part of the locksmith - its a constant challenge! There are also many specialist fields and no one locksmith would be expert in all of them. One way of gaining entry into the profession is to become an apprentice to a local locksmith, but at the present time, these apprenticeships are few and far between, so you will need to approach local locksmiths to check if any opportunities exist
LOCKSMITHING SKILLS
An understanding of the principles and methods of key duplication, physical keycutting by hand, machine and code, procedures relating to security keys, and a knowledge of all principal lock types and systems and their keys. Knowledge of key types with regard to security, ease of duplication and pick resistance. Knowledge of British Standards relating to locks, an understanding of lock terminology and the operation of different lock types. An appreciation of lock fitting requirements and an ability to fit all types of lock. An understanding of electric locks and releases. An understanding of master keying and its implementation. An understanding of common lock malfunctions and their rectification. Skills in lock stripping, servicing, repair and reassembly. An appreciation of locksmithing hand and power tools, their use, care and maintenance. A knowledge of current safety legislation. Experience in the use of materials and appropriate cutting, shaping and joining methods. An ability in lock picking, manipulation and entry procedures with no or minimal damage to property. A knowledge of basic safe types, their construction and lock mechanisms, installation, removal, opening, malfunctions, repair and insurance company requirements. Product knowledge with regard to security devices for doors and windows, a knowledge of what to fit and where for best possible security, an ability to identify locks and padlocks by manufacturers names and codes, a working knowledge of door closers and floor springs, their servicing and repair.
BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE
The British Locksmiths Institute is the professional Sector of the Master Locksmiths Association. The Association was founded in 1958 and has some 1500 members in its four Sectors, which comprise of the British Locksmiths Institute, the MLA Trade Sector, the MLA Affiliate Sector and the Guild of Keycutters. For more information, contact: THE MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION 5d Great Central Way, Woodford Halse, Daventry, Northants NN11 3PZ Tel: 01327 262255 Fax: 01327 262539
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Membership Categories-brief details below. Bylaws giving full classifications are issued with acknowledgement of application. PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED AT STUDENT LEVEL UNTIL THE Please tick one box RELEVANT EXAMINATIONS HAVE BEEN PASSED. Student - less than 12 months in locksmiths trade Advanced Student - minimum 12 months in locksmiths trade & Pass Entry Exam Member - minimum 4 years in locksmiths trade & Pass MBLI Exam Associate - active members of locksmith/security industry but not locksmiths Rejoining - please state category last held - date membership ceased 1. Last Employer Date of employment Telephone number Job Description 2. Previous Employer Date of employment Telephone number Contact for Reference The following referees will be requested to supply written references. Referees must not be related to the applicant unless he/she is a Member of the British Locksmiths Institute.
One referee MUST be a Member of the BLI or a professional person who can supply a personal reference.
Checks may be made with any other appropriate sources.
1ST REFEREE
Name Profession BLI Licence Number Address
County Postcode Telephone No. Country
2ND REFEREE
Name Profession BLI Licence Number Address
County Postcode Telephone No. Country
The British Locksmiths Institute requires that the character of each of its members is beyond reproach.
You will need to have a CRB check which will be undertaken by us at a cost of 36 In addition, it is essential that ALL applicants answer the following questions otherwise applications will not be accepted. Have you: -
a) ever been convicted of any offence involving fraud, other dishonesty or violence? YES NO
b) ever been convicted of any other offence, excluding minor traffic offences? YES NO
c) been adjudged bankrupt or, in Scotland had your estate sequestered, within the last ten years? YES NO
d) had any County Court judgement connected with Trading Practices recorded against you within the last three years?
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If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, please give full details (using a separate sheet if necessary)
Offence Court Date Result Comments
DECLARATION
I certify that I have read this form, answered the questions truthfully and understand that these answers are part of my application for membership. I understand that failure to disclose any conviction which subsequently comes to the notice of the Board of Directors of the Master Locksmiths Association will immediately invalidate membership. In the event of the answers I have given changing at any time I will immediately notify MLA Head Office. I will abide by the Bylaws of the Master Locksmiths Association and will assist the Association in achieving its objectives. I understand that membership of the BLI is a personal membership and cannot be used in any form of advertising. I undertake not to use any logos, Coat of Arms or title other than those designated by the Bylaws. I will return membership certificates and identity cards and cease using any reference to BLI if my membership is terminated.
I enclose 2 passport size photographs of me, one endorsed on the reverse by 1of my referees, confirming that it is a true likeness of me.
NON -REFUNDABLE Registration fee of 47 plus 36 for CRB enclosed
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Please make cheque payable to MASTER LOCKSMITH ASSOCIATION or MLA Signed Date
DATA PROTECTION ACT
Information given on this form will be held on computer as part of the MLA's Membership Database. Postal details may be given to Regional Officers for circulation of regional meeting details.
GUIDANCE NOTES
This application is for membership of the British Locksmiths Institute and is not a qualification. BLI Qualifications are by examination. When your application has been successfully processed, payment will be required to pay the Annual Subscription During their course of work, many locksmiths will come into contact with vunerable persons, people in vunerable situations, will attend secure sites and private dwellings. It is, therefore, imperative that the MLA can recommend its members with full confidence Referees must not be related to the applicant unless he/she is a Member of the British Locksmiths Institute. One referee MUST be a Member of the BLI or a professional person who can supply a personal reference. You will be advised if further checks are required from any other appropriate sources. The completion of the form is deemed to be part of the application for membership of the British Locksmiths Institute and must be submitted at the time of application for membership. Applicants who are granted membership of the Institute are advised that this form will become the property of the Master Locksmiths Association and will form part of the records of the Association. Applicants to whom membership is refused, for whatever reason, may request this form to be returned to them. Please indicate whether you wish for this form to be returned or destroyed if membership is refused. If you require assistance or advise on completing any part of this form, please do not hesitate to contact MLA Head Office Return: Destroy:
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NOTES TO APPLICANTS FOR TRAINING COURSES
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A non-refundable deposit is required for each course; amounts are shown on the attached syllabus sheets. Prior payment secures booking All course fees are to be paid in full one month prior to commencement of course. Attendance at a course requires a membership application form to be completed and two written references received. You will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Check and the cost of this is 36. The Bylaws state that an Advanced Student must have served at least twelve months in the Locksmithing trade or attended a BLI training course and have passed the Entry Examination. Where attendance at a course is cancelled by the student less than 10 working days prior to its commencement, the course fee will remain payable in full. Where such a request is made owing to illness of the candidate, this charge will be waived subject to production of a medical certificate. Where a request for transfer to an alternative course is received less than 10 working days prior to commencement of the course, an administrative charge of 25 will be payable. Prices are valid at the time of printing. We reserve the right to change these at any time. The right is reserved to change and/or adjust the content of any course as deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any course subject to full refund or an alternative booking. Any electrical equipment you intend to use on MLA premises must be tested to `pat specifications, you should note that most new appliances have not been tested.
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BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE
GENERAL LOCKSMITHING
General Locksmithing Course is available condensed into an intensive one-week course. DURATION: PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
History of Locks, terminology and types of locks in use, operation and application Health and Safety video and coffee time together Workshop Safety and Good Practice Procedures. Basic Locksmith Tools i.e. files, Shims etc Principle of Lever Mechanisms and Key Differs Stripping and reassembling of Lever Locks Mortice blank identification and the basics of key cutting to pattern and by hand Key Machine Safety, operation and maintenance for Mortice and Cylinder Machines Disc Tumbler Mechanisms Stripping and reassembling Key Procedures for Restricted and Registered Keys Principles of Pin Tumbler Mechanisms Stripping and reassembling of Pin Tumbler Mechanisms Cylinder Blank Identification and the basic of key cutting to pattern Product Knowledge Main Manufacturers and their products Awareness of Specialised Locks Fire Exit Door Locks Door Closers Application and use Locksmiths Image and Customer Care Door and Frame Construction Suitability for Lock Fitting Locksmiths Tools for lock Fitting and Use of Mortice Lock Fitting by lecturer and Students Padlocks and locking Bars. Use and Application Window and Ancillary Door Locks Rim Locks Fitting by Lecturer and Students Specialist Door Locks, UPVc, Aluminium and Multi-point Mechanical and stand alone Digital Locks, Application, Servicing and Maintenance Summary of Training and Questions and Answers on Course to-date Brief History of safes, Types in Current use, Freestanding and Underfloor Installation of Wall, Underfloor and Freestanding Stripping a Rim Cylinder and cutting a key by hand How to overcome problems with badly worn keys and locks Cut a key to a Mortice Lock (not bushed) and cut a duplicate on the key machine Cut a key to a Mortice Lock continued How to overcome problems with badly worn Mortice keys/locks and discuss the reasons for its possible malfunction Cut a Key to Mastered/Bushed Mortice locks and cut duplicate on a key machine Basic of Master Keying lever Mechanisms and Pin Tumbler Mechanisms Cut a key to a Cabinet Lock and cut a duplicate on a Key Machine Cut a Key to a Safe Lock and cut a copy on a Key Machine
Full week (Monday Friday)
This course does NOT teach opening techniques this is available once a course has been completed or an ENTRY EXAMINATION is passed. PLACES ON FULL-WEEKS COURSES WILL BE RESERVED UPON RECEIPT OF A NON-REFUNDABLE 165 DEPOSIT. THE BALANCE OF THE COURSE FEE BEING DUE ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE, AFTER WHICH NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE.
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BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM Please complete this form in full. It may be photocopied if necessary. Right is reserved to change or cancel any course Name of Course: . Name: . Date of Course: Membership No: ..
Address: ... Contact telephone number/s: A non-refundable deposit of 165.00 is required to reserve a place on any training course. Payment must accompany the booking form and cheques should be made payable to: The Master Locksmiths Association. If you wish to pay by credit card then please complete the details below. Credit Card Type (Not American Express):
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Amount Being Paid: ____________ I understand that this is a non-refundable deposit and I undertake to pay the balance of one month prior to commencement date and that non-payment of the balance by this date may result in the loss of my place on this course. Signature: ..
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On some courses you will be required to bring your own tools. A list will be issued with your course confirmation documents.
Course Booking Form 2008
MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION
Application for a Standard Criminal Records Bureau Check
Please complete this form, you are advised to keep a copy for your records. Name .: Address: ............... ..... Post Code: ........
The cost for this service is 36.00 and payment must accompany the application. Cheques should be made payable to: The Master Locksmiths Association.
Print Name:
MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION
BOOK LIST
For students on training courses the following books can be purchased: Locksmithing Techniques by Bill Phillips An Introduction to Auto Locksmithing (Course Notes) Ron Wakley MLA Lock Encyclopaedia 25.00 + 5.00 pp 150.00 + 3.50 pp 75.00 + 11.75 pp
If you would like to order any books please complete the attached slip and return by post to MLA Head Office or fax on 01327 262539 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please forward the following book(s): Title @ +pp Total
Grand Total :
TO: Name: .. Address: ..... ...... ...... I have enclosed a cheque Please charge my credit card as follows: Credit Card Type (Not American Express):
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BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE ENTRY EXAMINATION NOTICE TO CANDIDATES The examination consists of the following questions:History of Locks Lock Terminology Pin Tumbler Mechanisms Disc Tumbler Mechanisms Key recognition, part identification, key cutting Lever lock mechanisms Basic master keying principles Basic product knowledge Health & Safety legislation & its place in Locksmithing History of Safes Basic Safe construction Trading Standards Commercial furniture locks Key machines, setting, maintaining, safety MLA Guidelines Standard lock services procedures. Standard mechanical digital locks Other basic locking methods sheds ladders bikes etc UPvC & Door Closers Questions will be in two sections - Multiple Choice and Short Answer (using either brief statements or explanations). Short Answer questions can also be drawings or diagrams or a combination of written and drawing.
Monies paid are non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances
Entry Resume 2008
BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE ENTRY EXAMINATION BOOKING FORM Please complete this form in full, it may be photocopied if necessary. You are advised to keep a copy for your records.
Please note that examination fees are non-refundable and non transferable (except in extenuating circumstances). Right is reserved to change or cancel any examination
Entry Exam ... Exam Date: . Name: ... Membership No: .... Non-members must supply a Criminal Record Check Address: ....... .... Contact telephone number/s: ....... It is essential that you bring some form of photographic ID when attending this examination. FEES: Entry Examination 55.00 - member rate 185.00- non-member
Entry Examination with City & Guilds Certification 125.00 - member rate 255.00 - non-member rate All prices are inclusive of VAT
Payment must accompany the booking form and cheques should be made payable to: The Master Locksmiths Association. If you wish to pay by credit card then please complete the details below. Credit Card Type (Not American Express):
Credit Card No: Start Date:
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Amount Being Paid: _______________
2012 COURSE/EXAM COSTS
PLEASE NOTE: OPENING TECHNIQUES ARE NOT TAUGHT ON GENERAL COURSES
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN ANY COURSE
MEMBER RATE APPLYING MEMBER RATE FOR COURSES/NON MEMBER RATE FOR EXAMS
JANUARY FEBRUARY
09 13
General Locksmithing Course
1625 inc VAT and accomm
1850 inc VAT and accomm
4 20 24
MARCH
BLI Exam General Locksmithing Course Opening Course Safe Course General locksmithing Course Auto Course Electrical Access Course General Locksmithing Course
275 per element 68.75 1625 inc VAT and accomm 680 inc VAT and accomm 595 inc VAT 1625 inc VAT and accomm 680 inc VAT and accomm 680 inc VAT and accomm 1625 inc VAT and accomm
440 per element 110 1850 inc VAT and accomm N/A N/A 1850 inc VAT and accomm 795 inc VAT and accomm N/A 1850 inc VAT and accomm
10 11 24 25 26 30
APRIL
17 18 24 25 30 April 4 May
MAY
16
JUNE
BLI Exam
275 per element 68.75
440 per element 110
12 13 18 22
JULY
Opening Course General Locksmithing Course General Locksmithing Course
680 inc VAT and accomm 1625 inc VAT and accomm 1625 inc VAT and accomm
N/A 1850 inc VAT and accomm 1850 inc VAT and accomm
23 27
AUGUST SEPTEMBER
8 15 16 24 28
OCTOBER
BLI Exam Opening Course General locksmithing Course
275 per element 68.75 680 inc VAT and accomm 1625 inc VAT and accomm
440 per element 110 N/A 1850 inc VAT and accomm
9 10 20 21 29 Oct 2 Nov
NOVEMBER
Electrical Access Course Safe Course General Locksmithing Course
680 inc VAT and accomm 595 inc VAT 1625 inc VAT and accomm
N/A N/A 1850 inc VAT and accomm
17 18 28
DECEMBER
Auto Course BLI Exam General Locksmithing Course Opening Course
680 inc VAT and accomm 275 per element 68.75 1625 inc VAT and accomm 680 inc VAT and accomm
795 inc VAT and accomm 440 per element 110 1850 inc VAT and accomm N/A
37 11 12
Additional courses are run throughout the year, please contact HO for details or check our website: [Link] The Entry Examination can be taken at MLA headquarters (subject to staffing levels) or at a Regional meeting, both by prior arrangement. The cost of this exam for members is 58 Inc VAT or 195 Inc Vat for non members, there is an additional cost of 69.50 for City and Guilds Accreditation. RIGHT IS RESERVED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL ANY COURSE
MASTER LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FEES to 30/6/2012 (please note that a pro rata payment will be applicable for anyone joining part way through a subscription year)
SUBSCRIPTIONS
COST (Inclusive of VAT @ Current rate)
MLA AFFILIATE SECTOR AFFILIATE (<1m turnover) AFFILIATE (>1m <5m turnover) AFFILIATE (>5m turnover) AFFILIATE MEMBER EMPLOYEE
531.22 1025.72 1534.90 5.00*
MEMBERSHIP COMPANY (MAIN) COMPANY (BRANCH) PERSONALTRADING MEMBER FELLOW MEMBER ASSOCIATE APPROVED COMPANY EMPLOYEE HONORARY RETIRED
308.45 172.58 183.60 77.12 77.12 77.12 5.00* 0.00 0.00
BRITISH LOCKSMITHS INSTITUTE (BLI) STUDENT ADVANCED STUDENT
90.58 77.12
GUILD OF KEYCUTTERS MEMBER (Per Address) IF MLA APPROVED COMPANY MEMBER
112.60 71.00
FEES ENROLMENT (Approved Company) ENROLMENT (BLI) RE-JOINING
120.00 47.00 47.00
POSTAGE FOR OVERSEAS MEMBERS (ALL CATEGORIES) EUROPE/EU = 22.00 AIR ZONE 1 = 30.00 To be added to subscription costs AIR ZONE 2 = 32.00
PLEASE SEND YOUR ENROLMENT FEE ONLY WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FEE ONCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED
*Employee membership is to enable CRB check to be performed and hence training to be undertaken and/or ID card to be obtained only, applicable to MLA Affiliate Members and Approved Companies only
