As a locksmith, staying ahead of the competition is key to growing your business. MLA’s Advanced Courses are designed to help you sharpen your skills, expand your services, and ensure you’re ready for the most specialised jobs in the industry.
Specialist Skills for the Modern Locksmith
High-Security Cylinders: Perfect for experienced locksmiths, this course builds your skills in picking high-security cylinders, drilling in failure scenarios, and mastering SS312 Diamond and TS007 3-star locks. It’s an essential course to boost your confidence and expertise when dealing with high-security jobs.
Curtain Locks: Not just found in doors these locks are also commonly found in van vaults and toolboxes, and mastering them will enhance your reputation. Learn how to tackle these locks with precision, whether it’s for residential, commercial, or vehicle security.
uPVC and Composite Doors: With uPVC and composite doors becoming more prevalent, this course will help you handle their complex locking systems. It’s crucial knowledge as these types of doors are now becoming a standard in both new homes and commercial buildings across the UK.
Auto Locksmithing (Beginners): Want to get into the fast-growing automotive sector? This course will give you the skills to work with non-destructive vehicle entry tools, setting you up to offer solutions for this expanding market.
Van Lock Fitting: As commercial vehicle security becomes a bigger priority, locksmiths who can secure vans and vehicles are in high demand. This course will equip you with the skills to install vehicle locks, Locks4Vans products in particular, ensuring you’re ready to tackle this growing market.
Electronic Fault Finding and Repair: As smart locks and electronic security systems grow in popularity, the demand for locksmiths who can troubleshoot and repair electronic systems is rising. This course equips you with the skills to find and fix faults in these modern systems, a must-have for today’s locksmith.
Safes and Safe Servicing: Offering safe repairs and servicing is a profitable service. Learn how to maintain and repair different types of safes, perform combination changes, and keep your clients’ valuables secure.
Timber Fire Door Maintenance and Repair: Timber fire doors are crucial for safety in both commercial and residential properties. This course ensures you’re up-to-date on maintaining, repairing, and replacing these doors, which are essential for fire safety compliance.
New Courses You Can’t Miss
We’re excited to introduce two new courses designed to help you expand your service offerings and meet growing demand:
Timber Door and Frame Repair: This course teaches you how to repair timber doors effectively after break-ins or forced entry. You’ll gain the skills to fix both the door and its locking system, providing your customers with a full repair solution. It’s a valuable service to offer, especially in residential and commercial properties that have experienced security breaches.
This course launches on the 28th of June 2025.
Emergency Exit Hardware Installation: Installing panic hardware correctly is critical for compliance with safety regulations in commercial settings, schools, hospitals, and more. This course will teach you how to install emergency exit hardware, ensuring you meet the latest building regulations and providing peace of mind for building owners and occupants.
At the end of the course, you’ll take a short practical test. Successful completion earns you a Certificate of Competency, proving you were assessed and considered competent to safely install emergency exit and panic hardware at the time of training.
Bonus: You’ll also be listed by M.Marcus Ltd as trained installer of ISEO Panic Hardware, opening even more opportunities for specialised work, and all attendees will receive a 60% discount off published retail prices on their first order of ISEO panic hardware from M. Marcus, placed after the course.
This course launches on the 4th June 2025.
Training for Your Team
If you’re an MLA Approved Company, you can take advantage of special rates for team training. Ensuring your staff is well-equipped with the latest skills will help you deliver exceptional service to your clients. Plus, we offer discounts for booking multiple courses and flexible payment plans to make training more affordable.
The Five-Day Advanced Week
For those looking to take their skills to the next level, our Five-Day Advanced Week in September 2025 is a fantastic opportunity. This immersive week will cover a range of advanced topics, including Level 2 opening, safes, high-security cylinders, curtain locks, and a masterclass on uPVC and composite doors. It’s the perfect chance to dive deep into complex subjects and walk away with practical, hands-on experience.
By expanding your skill set through MLA’s advanced courses, you’re not just staying competitive — you’re growing your business and adding valuable services that clients need. Whether you’re looking to specialise in a certain area or learn the latest techniques, our courses are designed to meet the demands of modern locksmithing. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to level up your career and your business.
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