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Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks in homes and businesses.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; as customers demand
As a locksmith, you will:
You could work at a client's business or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could contact local locksmith companies to see if they're prepared to take you on as a trainee.
You'll find it helps if you have good practical skills, and some experience of carpentry, mechanical work or electronics.
You can do training courses with private training providers or a professional body like the Master Locksmiths Association. Courses are available from beginner's level to advanced.
Do your research before signing up for a course to make sure it's the right one for you.
You'll need to:
It's useful to think about what type of locksmith you want to be, for example:automotive; commercial or domestic; specialist in safes and electronic security systems
Whichever you choose, you'll need to enjoy finding different ways to solve problems.
You can find out more about how to become a locksmith from the Master Locksmiths Association.
You could:work for a national locksmith company; specialise in domestic, commercial or vehicle security; set up your own business