Locksmith (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingService OrientationReading Comprehension

Knowledge

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionFinger DexterityVisualizationControl PrecisionOral ExpressionManual DexterityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
Read blueprints and project specification manuals to recommend appropriate hardware and electronic locking devices.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAccounting softwareInventory management softwareMap creation softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAutomatic metal lathesBench drill pressesBent needlenose pliersBorescopesCarpenters squaresCenter punch setsCode key machinesComputer inkjet printersCordless drillsCrescent wrenchesCrowbarsCutting diesDeadblow hammersDepth keys

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium49-9094.00	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Duplicate and original keys — cut accurately using impression and code key machines with minimal oversight during routine residential and commercial service jobs.
Lock tumbler replacement — remove, reconfigure, and insert new or repaired tumblers into standard pin-tumbler locks to change combinations for residential customers.
Picklock techniques — apply pick tools in cylinders to open common door locks without keys during lockout service calls, adhering to verification protocols.
Residential door hardware — install and adjust a variety of locks, deadbolts, and door closers correctly on standard door frames without direct supervision.
Safe lock drilling — execute basic drilling procedures to open simple safe locks when other entry methods have been exhausted, under occasional supervisory review.
Customer records and key logs — maintain accurate records of company-issued locks and keys using inventory management or spreadsheet software at a service office.
Service estimates — provide customers with clear verbal and written cost and timeline explanations, applying service orientation skills during in-field consultations.
Common lock faults — diagnose routine malfunctions such as worn pins or misaligned strikes using systematic troubleshooting on familiar residential hardware.
Time and route management — schedule and prioritize multiple service calls in a day using calendar and mapping software to meet customer appointment windows.
Basic master key concepts — assist in maintaining an existing master key system by re-keying individual cylinders to match documented bitting specifications.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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