The Locksmith Training Academy has moved!

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best locksmith training we can, the Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy has moved into a new and improved building this year! The new Academy has received a complete makeover from floor to ceiling, with new comfortable state of the art facilities now fully installed ready for students looking to either embark on a new career within the locksmith industry, or seasoned professionals looking to pick up new skills within their trade from one of the wide ranging courses on offer.

The new Academy opened its doors this week and welcomed the first of its students to the new facility, who enrolled onto the Five Day Level 4 NCFE Accredited Course. The new facilities have gone down exceptionally well with both the students and trainers alike, both commentating on the wide range of improvements made throughout the purpose built facility.

The next step now is to develop and build on the courses currently on offer, providing a wider range of courses suitable for all abilities of locksmiths, ranging from basic non-destructive entry through to advanced 5 lever mortice lock picking courses.

If you’d like to be kept up to date with the Academy’s latest developments please contact one the Academy team on 01202 711195 or email academy@keytek.co.uk.

Where it all began...

The Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy was officially launched in 2010 welcoming its first students through the door in March of that year. The Academy has grown in leaps and bounds – from becoming a preferred supplier with the CTP in September 2010, to being given Approved Centre Status by the NCFE in February 2012 – enabling us to offer a level 3 Accreditation. Further to this in January 2013 we were given approval to offer an NCFE level 4 Accreditation, the Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy remain the only Locksmith training supplier able to do so.

We have more courses available throughout the year so if you feel a career as a locksmith would be something you are interested in or whether you are looking to enhance your current skills give us a call on 01202 711 195.

Do your locks meet your insurance requirements?

You should always check your home insurance to see what the minimum security requirements are however, most insurance companies will specify that your property must be fitted with British Standard locks on your doors and windows.

If your locks do not meet your insurance requirements and you are unfortunate enough to experience a burglary, your insurance could then be invalid and your claim may be refused.

British Standard locks

For a lock to be classed as ‘British Standard’ minimum standards must be met - this is done through rigorous testing including strength, durability and security.  A higher quality lock such as a British Standard can act as deterrent for burglars as it is a lot harder to gain entry through, so all the more reason to upgrade your locks if they are not already British Standard.

To read more about British Standard locks follow this link http://www.keytek.co.uk/what-is-british-standard/.

How to check yourself!

Checking to see if a lock is British Standard can be simple - all you have to do is look out for the Kitemark shown below, which should be on any lock that is British Standard.

Do your locks measure up?

If not don’t worry, our trained and skilled locksmiths are more than happy to help and to upgrade your locks.  Call 0800 0345 0451 now to book in an appointment with us!