Non Destructive Entry and uPVC Course…

The Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy is pleased to announce our second new course offering for 2014; the ‘Non Destructive Entry and uPVC Course’!

Identification, Identification...

“The Key to opening any type of lock is identification. Identification of the lock itself and also identification of the right tools for the job!” (Craig Hayward, Head Trainer)

This two day course covers all aspects of uPVC and wooden door lock identification, as well as by passing and opening various types of doors and locks.

The course units cover all aspects of identification, understanding, re-levering, retrofitting, picking and more...  

Class numbers are limited to 6 people per course. An existing understanding of the locks listed above is desirable but not essential.

Contact us

To find out more about the Keytek™ ‘Non Destructive Entry and uPVC Course’ visit www.locksmiths-training.co.uk/keytek-two-day-non-destructive-entry-and-upvc-course/ or call 01202 711 195

More on the Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy…    

For over four years now Keytek™ Emergency Locksmiths have been running a Locksmith Training Academy in Poole, Dorset to help set the standards for the locksmithing industry and provide support for it’s nationwide customer base.

The initial goal of the Locksmith Academy is to offer those wishing to join the industry a gateway to a career as a professional locksmith through its locksmith courses. It is in fact the only training provider in the country that is able to provide a Level 4 Accreditation, which is the highest level of Accreditation within the industry.

The Academy is not only aimed at new comers to the industry but also aims to help industry professionals enhance their skills in the latest techniques and technology. All of the courses are run at the Academy’s comfortable, state of the art facilities and are taught by highly experienced industry professionals.

Advice on the uPVC security risks that were highlighted on Sue Hills Crime File on This Morning

As you may have already seen on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ today ex–burglar Michael Fraser who you may remember from BBC television programme ‘Beat the Burglar’ demonstrated that he was able to snap a Euro Profile cylinder in just four seconds!

In this blog post Craig, the Head Trainer at the Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy gives his own advice, tips and information in regards to what security risks this video has highlighted...

This week’s ‘Sue Hill’s Crime File’ on ‘This Morning’ highlights a design flaw in Euro Profile cylinders. It basically shows how a Euro Profile cylinder can be removed from the door and how the lock case can be manipulated therefore allowing an intruder to gain entry to a property. In fact it is not a new problem and it doesn’t just apply to uPVC doors only.

Any style of door that has a Euro Profile cylinder fitted to it could be at risk. The information contained in the video is accurate to a degree and having a BS Kitemarked cylinder will offer more resistance to this type of attack, but as with any product, they are manufactured to different price points and vary in levels of quality.

When choosing a Euro cylinder please bear in mind that having the Kitemark is the MINIMUM standard you should have but there are other higher security alternatives such as the the TS007 3 star rating accreditation.

When having a new Euro cylinder or any other type of lock replaced we always recommend that you contact a locksmith who can carry out a full home security and insurance compliance check as part of the service and recommend a quality product that conforms to all of the relevant standards for your insurance and your peace of mind.

Craig
(Head Trainer at the Keytek™ Locksmith Training Academy)