Autolocksmith Training Course
Learn with confidence
M B Locks training services are acclaimed within the industry for an exceptional training program which was set up by the founder Mike Byham. Mike has successfully trained hundreds of Auto Locksmiths and indeed is renowned as the “trainer that trained the trainers”. Following on from Mike, Andy Marshall-Brown has continued the ethos of the M B Locks training program. Andy is a fully qualified and currently practicing Auto Locksmith and therefore can pass on relevant information for today’s vehicles.
The M B Locks beginners course is an all-encompassing course suitable for those with little or no experience in the Auto Locksmith trade. It is ideal for current locksmiths not involved in the Auto market, Motor-trade operations that want to offer Auto locksmith services and people looking for a career change into a niche market with a high level of technical content and good rewards.
The course offers students, intensive training, over a 5 day period, with a maximum of 6 students per course. The course is 90% practical to ensure you know how to put the theory into practice. Upon completion of the course you will have the ability to start practicing as a knowledgeable Auto locksmith and have an in-depth ability to work on the vehicles trained on. You will also receive a detailed instruction manual and training certificate.
The beginners course content
- Strip, understand the characteristics and rebuild a range of vehicle locks
- Recognise lock faults, repair and service effectively
- Effective entry to vehicles without causing damage
- Lock picking and decoding both cylinder and laser locks
- Key cutting, both duplication and to code
- How to find key code locations and vehicle information
- An overview of immobiliser systems, transponders and diagnostics
- Demonstrations and practical experience on modern vehicles
- Essential business planning including what to ask when the phone rings
- Relevant paperwork requirements including pricing structures and invoicing
- Tool requirements and how to set up a service van
Locking systems fitted to Ford, Vauxhall, Rover, Peugeot, Renault and VAG vehicles will be covered in great detail and other systems within the given time frame. While on the training course you will have the chance to see and use the very latest state of the art equipment available to the modern Auto locksmith, including key programming, cloning and eeproming equipment, as well as the Lishi range of lock picks
5 Day Auto locksmith Training Course - £1250.00
In addition to the beginners course we also offer a refresher course for previous clients or practicing Auto Locksmiths that require another opportunity to revisit the basics of Auto Locksmithing. This could be due to a career break, a delay in setting up or a lack of everyday experience. Again this course is for a maximum of six students and predominantly practical training. It is also possible to tailor the training to best meet the needs of the students' area of weakness
The Refresher Course Content
- Review of stripping, characteristics and rebuilding a range of vehicle locks
- Recognise lock faults, repair and service effectively
- Effective entry through the door and lock picking
- Key cutting, both duplication and to code
- An overview of immobiliser systems, transponders and diagnostics
- Understanding of Vehicle programming, key cloning and eeproming
- Demonstration and practical experience on modern vehicles
2 Day Refresher Auto locksmith Training Course - £650.00
AD100 Pro/MVP Pro Car Key Programmer Training
In our initial course we provide an overview of the AD100 Pro car key programmer
For full, detailed training on this equipment, we recommend students purchase the products and attend the dedicated training course run by Advanced Diagnostics official UK Distributor, Hickleys Ltd.
We believe there is far too much for new students to take in for the training to be delivered on the five day course. It would be a case of information overload with the subsequent drop in retention of the information taught.
By taking this route you will also receive the excellent dealer support provided by Hickleys Ltd which we assure you, is second to none.
Hickleys Ltd 01823 328500
Other Car Locksmith Training Courses
Other Car Locksmith Training Courses. Selections of advanced courses are available to individuals and small groups. We can also tailor a course to an individual or company's needs. Details and costs available on request.