ALOA Fundamentals of Locksmithing Summer 2023 Course

Learn the basics of locksmithing in this six-day course at the ALOA Training Center, 1471 Prudential Dallas, Texas 75235.

 Course description: The ALOA Continuing Education (ACE) 6-day Basic Locksmithing Course will provide you with basic hands-on knowledge of locks and security-related hardware. Students will work with basic locksmithing tools such as dial calipers, impressioning pliers, soft face mallet, lock pick set and other locksmith specialty tools.

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Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge required to function as an apprentice locksmith who can perform the following tasks: 

• Identify and duplicate keys
• Service and adjust key machines
• Rekey a variety of lock cylinders
• Make original keys for a variety of locks
• Code disassembly and impressioning
• Bypass and/or pick common locks
• Troubleshoot and service common cylinder and lockset malfunctions
• Identify common lock hardware finishes and functions
• Be familiar with Life Safety Codes and the ADA
• Design and key a simple master key system
• Know combination lock operation and changing methods