Introduction Courses
2 Day Introduction Course (maximum 3 people)
Our 2 day introduction locksmith course is designed and aimed at the novice hoping to become a locksmith and to give you an insight into the locksmith world, get a feel for tools, techniques and learn some great principles & key foundations to get you on your way!
You will learn real scenarios & common problems that you will use constantly out in the field and gain confidence in strategies and problem solving from the knowledge gained on the course.
INTRODUCTION COURSE
Use of tools and understanding the reasons for choice
Gaining entry with NDE methods such as
by passing, picking, & bumping, here at South Uk we use electric pick guns, hand picks, mirrors, cameras, letterbox tools and attachments and bump keys.
•How to change common locks such as rim cylinders, euros and BS night latches.
•Common faults of upvc & mechanism repairs and replacing parts, gearbox replacement
•Door alignment issues and remedies
•Bench work practise with a variation of tools such as try out keys and hand picking.
•Opening Rim cylinders, Euro locks, wafer locks, & 3 lever deadlocks.
•Training with real doors, and working with different scenarios and different hand tools.
We also have advanced door opening such as camera systems on auto deadlocking doors with restricted letterboxes, so we always find a way to overcome difficult scenarios.
Also we show you destructive entry as last resort or entry if faulty parts.
3 Day Introduction Course (maximum 3 people)
All of the above from Day 2 + but extra learning
Cylinder Key cutting
Lock fresh fitting rim cylinder & night latch & 3 lever deadlocks
1 star & 3 star cylinder opening, more advanced cylinder opening
Upvc opening failed mechanisms, looking at options and methods to open doors that are jammed shut.
Keysafe decoding
One to one 5 Day Introduction Course
We are now running a one to one 5 day locksmith introduction course which is workshop and mobile based, so not only do you get to build your skills and confidence in the workshop you get to go on the road with live jobs and real customers.
The Best Methods
We teach non destructive methods and real relevant scenarios.
Cost Of The Main Courses
Our two day introduction course is £795.00 in total with a half deposit non refundable booking fee paid online, and the rest on the start day. And our three day introduction course is £950.00 with a £450 deposit as a non refundable booking fee and the rest on the start day.
Our 5 Day Course is £1500 with a £500 non refundable deposit and 1k payment on start.
our Day Courses now start from
£259.00+ depending on the course.
High Security Euro Opening Coming Soon!
Non destructive opening of the most common 3 star euros and high security cylinders
This course is designed for existing locksmiths who want to improve their 3 star cylinder opening ratio.
The course uses a variety of methods of opening from hand picking, bumping, specialist rake keys, by passing and dedicated picks. on the course we cover commercial brands such as the Ultion Wxm, ABS Ultimate, Apecs AP, Multi lock and the Yale models & more.
PADLOCK ATTACK
Padlock Social Coming Soon!
Now we all know we can damage a padlock to get it open, but this course shows non destructive entry on padlocks, quick, no mess and with time in hand, plenty of bumping, kool by pass methods & some decoding.
This course is ideal to learn some great tips and tricks to add to your existing skill
Set, there are lots of situations where a destructive option is just not desirable so this course offers options, know how and some new experience.
Upvc Window Repairs
Domestic Upvc Window Repair Course
An all round window repair course teaching you how to repair windows from changing handles to opening failed mechanisms using the latest tools, changing hinges, replacing glass, how to measure and order the correct glass for the job.
how to make glass secure, boarding up using various methods, and how to use tools and the latest tips.
Lock Fitting Course
Calloboration Course with Andy Perrin on lock fitting from fresh fit to standard common parts to British standard models.
Auto Entry Courses
Auto Entry Course
On completion of our course you will have the skills and knowledge to open 95% of the UK and Europe's most popular vehicles. Our course covers the most up to date techniques and methods for non destructive entry including Audi, Mercedes and Ford Vehicles. We also show you how to decode the locks, this is essential for auto locksmiths, and a great add on to a domestic locksmith offering car opening services.
Mortice Picking Course
We have collaboration courses with experienced locksmiths on picking mortice locks, our 1 day course goes down great with existing locksmiths looking to improve their skills on non destructive entry and picking British standard deadlocks which seems to be the hurdle for most.