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ASSA ABLOY launches new guide and CPD about the ‘Golden Thread’
18th October 2024
With the ‘Golden Thread’ becoming increasingly vital to construction, ASSA ABLOY has launched a new guide and CPD to help clarify its impact on all stakeholders in the build process and accelerate its adoption. Titled “The ‘Golden Thread’: A Quick … Continue reading
GAI door system, electric hardware, access control, scheduling and standards courses secure accreditation
16th October 2024
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has been awarded third-party accreditation for its globally-recognised programme of training courses and qualifications in door systems, access control, hardware scheduling, standards and regulations. The accreditation by GQA Qualifications, a leading awarding body for … Continue reading
New training academy driven by auto locksmiths
3rd May 2024
As 3D Group opens the doors on its new £100,000 auto locksmith academy, The Locksmith Journal booked a slot to catch up with the team behind the training. Except, after a Friday afternoon video chat with the team, it was … Continue reading
Hands-on Locksmith Training: The Locksmith Training School
30th April 2024
This month we caught up with The Locksmith Training School Merseyside ran by David Mitchell and Jackie Denning, in St Helens. They train all who are interested in learning about the locksmith trade, not just in the North West; people … Continue reading
IronmongeryDirect Celebrates Newly GAI Qualified Staff
6th March 2024
Six employees from IronmongeryDirect have successfully gained qualifications in architectural hardware from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). The specialist retailer is committed to providing a comprehensive learning and development programme for all employees, with its category and customer service … Continue reading
Abloy announces Academy training dates for 2024
4th January 2024
Abloy UK has announced its new schedule of training dates via its Academy and Digital Access Solutions Academy. All courses take place at Abloy UK headquarters in Willenhall, West Midlands. Most courses are free of charge, offering attendees a complimentary educational … Continue reading
IronmongeryDirect Celebrates Newly GAI Qualified Staff
21st December 2023
Six employees from IronmongeryDirect have successfully gained qualifications in architectural hardware from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). The specialist retailer is committed to providing a comprehensive learning and development programme for all employees, with its category and customer service … Continue reading
UAP named a finalist at the G23 Awards
1st October 2023
The strength of UAP’s training and development practices has been recognised at the G23 Awards. The company’s ‘Training Academy’ is in the running to win the Training and Development Initiative of the Year. In line with UAP’s ongoing expansion, the … Continue reading
Burg-Wächter’s safe training workshop success at MLA
18th August 2023
  Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, recently held a safe training workshop at the Master Locksmiths Association’s (MLA) headquarters in Rugby for its customers. Focussing on its range of high-quality safes, the workshop comprised two sections – the first, exploring methods … Continue reading
DHF launches Fire Roller Shutter course in collaboration with BRE
14th July 2023
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that it will be launching the revised Fire Roller Shutter course in collaboration with BRE, in February, March and April. The course is aimed at those involved in installing and maintaining roller shutter … Continue reading
Codelocks hits the road with expert training delivered to your door
19th May 2023
On the Road Locks with Codelocks’ tailored, hands-on, practical troubleshooting and training sessions are open to distributors, locksmiths and installers. Depending on the customer’s needs, Codelocks can deliver Mechanical or Electronic : Lock 101 training and troubleshooting courses. The programme … Continue reading
New courses from MLA
21st April 2023
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
CDVI Academy Announces 2023 Training Calendar
6th January 2023
Spaces are available for sessions from February to April 2023 CDVI Academy has published its first round of on-site and online training dates for 2023. Regular sessions will resume from February 6th, and trainees can book their spot on the … Continue reading
Why choose MLA training?
14th October 2022
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