Locksmith Training Course Outline

1. Introduction to Locksmithing
   1. Pin Tumbler Locks
   2. Lock Components
   3. Locksmith Terminology
   4. Technique of Cylinder Shimming
2. Kwikset Type Locks
   1. Disassemble, Repin, and Reassemble
      1. Lecture
      2. Hands-on Exercises
3. Schlage Type Locks
   1. Disassemble, Repin, and Reassemble
      1. Lecture
      2. Hands-on Exercises
4. Import Type Locks
   1. Disassemble, Repin, and Reassemble
      1. Lecture
      2. Hands-on Exercises
5. Functions, Finishes, Grades, and Handing
   1. Different types of Peripherals
   2. Security Enhacements to Lock Efficency
      1. Hands-on Exercise
6. Tools of the trade
   1. Shim
   2. Plug Follower Set
   3. Cylinder Removal Tool
   4. Rake
   5. Pick
   6. Tension Wrench
   7. Key Extractor
7. Disassemble, Repin, and Reassemble Mortise Cylinders
   1. Lecture
   2. Hands-on Exercises
8. How To Drill a Lock
   1. Techniques
   2. Safety Procedures
      1. Hands-on Exercise
9. Key Blank Identification
   1. Visual Identification
   2. Alpha-numeric Identification
      1. Database Program
      2. Key Catalog for Identification and Referencing Keys
10. Key Duplication
    1. Manuel Key Machine Hands-on
11. Key Impressioning
    1. Pin Tumbler Locks
    2. Various Lock Cylinders
    3. Wafer Tumbler Cylinders
       1. File Cabinets
       2. Desks
       3. Drawers
12. Key Code Generation
    1. Punch Style Key Code Machine
    2. New Key
       1. Repinning/ Master Pinning a Lock
    3. Fundamentals of Code Work
13. Kwikset Level 2 Master Key System Design
    1. Theory Lecture
    2. Written Exercise
    3. Disassemble, Master Pin, and Reassemble
14. Schlage Level 2 Master Key System Design
    1. Theory Lecture
    2. Written Exercise
    3. Disassemble, Master Pin, and Reassemble
15. Advanced Master Keying
    1. Pyramid Master Keying
       1. Lecture
       2. Written Exercise
16. Car Opening
    1. Air Bladder
    2. Probe
17. Commercial Grade Locks
    1. Various Commercial Grade Locks
       1. Diassemble, Repin, and Reassemble
18. Lockpicking
    1. The Various Hand Picks
    2. Hand Rakes
    3. Tension Wrenches
    4. Pick Guns
    5. Electric Picks
19. Business Development and Marketing for opening your own Locksmith Business
    1. Pricing
    2. Advertising
    3. Sales
    4. Marketing
    5. Marketplace

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