MLA

We are continually developing new and improved courses to meet with changes and demand in the industry. Our most recent additions are our composite and uPVC masterclass, and our safes and safe servicing course. Composite and uPVC Masterclass Following the … Continue reading →

The MLA is the UK’s premier provider of locksmith training from their purpose-built headquarters, incorporating a state-of-the-art training centre consisting of a classroom type environment for theory work and fully equipped workshop for practical elements. Expert trainers Passionate specialists who … Continue reading →

PAS 24 has long been the go-to document for security certification of domestic doors and windows. When the Approved Document Q was published several years ago, it made it compulsory for builders to provide a level of security in new … Continue reading →

Supporting the industry  The Master Locksmiths Association was formed by locksmiths for locksmiths, and this continues to be the essence of the association today. By joining the MLA, you are to helping to support the locksmithing trade and taking a … Continue reading →

Which courses do the MLA offer? There are many reasons the MLA is the place to get quality training right now on the many different modules they offer; state of the art facilities, well respected tutors with significant expertise in … Continue reading →

From September 24th, if you choose to take the MLA exam you will not only be recognised as a Qualified Master Locksmith, but you will also be gaining a nationally recognised (i.e. Ofqual approved) qualification, as we have teamed up … Continue reading →

One of the best reasons to be an MLA member is that, as a member, you are recognised as being part of a trusted and well-established association. This only works however, when consumers – your customers – know who we … Continue reading →

Now has never been a better time to start to explore training modules at the MLA. Our list of training classes is growing year on year, keeping you up to date with the latest technologies and techniques in the locksmith … Continue reading →

Vic Southern, Lockdecoders Lockdecoders Ltd exhibited at the MLA 2021 show in Telford. We are not one of the industry giants, so we need good results from shows such as this as we spent all-in-all £10,000 to be there. Once … Continue reading →

UAP Ltd hosted locksmiths and security experts from across the industry at October’s MLA Expo, with delegates flooding to the stand to see new products including the Fullex Kinetica+ K4 and the new Ionic electronic locks from Fullex AI. With … Continue reading →

Several sessions have already sold out however there are still many available. As always, we are delighted to be covering a wide variety of subject areas: Safes Vehicles Curtain Locks High Security UPVC Bumping Guest hosts And much more IMPORTANT … Continue reading →

If you have not already, please be sure to register for the MLA Expo by visiting our website www.locksmiths.co.uk/expo or search ‘MLA Expo’ on Google. This year we have decided to utilise a new portal for the expo allowing you … Continue reading →

With the MLA Expo less than three months away, we are as excited as ever for what is set to be our biggest expo to date. From Friday 22nd October through to Sunday the 24th we will be returning to … Continue reading →

It doesn’t get tougher than Squire’s premium range of Stronghold® extra high security padlocks, padbars, chains and lock and chain sets being presented by Squire on Stand H1.22 at MLA Expo 2021. The Squire Stronghold® brand stands for top level … Continue reading →