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Lesson 3 in the Locksmith Training Program covers cylinder servicing as well as disc and pin types. With this chapter you will learn how to key the pin tumbler cylinder and learn an important step in understanding cylinder servicing. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the part of the lock that keys operate: the cylinder. Cylinders come in many shapes and sizes. But they all serve the same purpose. A cylinder lets only certain keys operate the lock. So it also keeps other keys from operating the lock. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Recognize the definitions of various lock cylinder terms. Identify the parts of a disc tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of disc tumbler cylinder parts. List three common causes of disc tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the parts of a pin tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of pin tumbler cylinder parts. List five common causes of pin tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the three types of wafers used in Schlage Wafer locks. This segment is for enrichment only. Do not focus too much on it. These locksets should be retired.

Lesson 3 in the Locksmith Training Program covers cylinder servicing as well as disc and pin types. Chapter 3 from the Locksmith Training Program Book is included as we as envelope 3-1 and 3-2. Envelope 3-1 contains a cam lock, keys and a rekeying kit. With this envelope our program teaches you step by step how to key a disc tumbler cylinder. Envelope 3-2 contains a mortise cylinder (uncombinated), cylinder springs, driver pins, bottom pins, a key and a follower tool. Using this chapter 3 and the envelopes you will learn how to key the pin tumbler cylinder and learn an important step in understanding cylinder servicing. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the part of the lock that keys operate: the cylinder. Cylinders come in many shapes and sizes. But they all serve the same purpose. A cylinder lets only certain keys operate the lock. So it also keeps other keys from operating the lock. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Recognize the definitions of various lock cylinder terms. Identify the parts of a disc tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of disc tumbler cylinder parts. List three common causes of disc tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the parts of a pin tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of pin tumbler cylinder parts. List five common causes of pin tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the three types of wafers used in Schlage Wafer locks. This segment is for enrichment only. Do not focus too much on it. These locksets should be retired.

Lesson 2 in the Locksmith Training Program covers key blank identification. This chapter contains information that is essential to learning and understanding types of key blanks and their parts. Everywhere you look these days there are businesses duplicating keys! Hardware stores, shoe repair stores, auto supply stores and pet stores are just a few. What exactly are these stores doing when they duplicate a key? They are cutting a blank key to match an already cut key. A skilled locksmith also duplicates keys. To do that correctly, you need the ability to identify key blanks correctly. In this lesson, you’ll learn about identifying the types of key blanks and their parts. After completing this lesson you will be able to: Identify the four common types of keys in use today. Describe how to match a bit key blank to a customer’s bit key. List the critical measurements when matching a barrel key blank to a customer’s barrel key. List the critical measurements when matching a flat key blank to a customer’s flat key. Identify the parts of a cylinder key. List the important factors to consider when matching a cylinder key blank to a customer’s cylinder key. List the common milling shapes and runouts used with cylinder keys. List the most common methods to use when looking up a key or a key blank in a key blank directory. Explain when you should use the cross reference section of a key blank directory, such as the Ilco 60 Key Blank Directory.

Learn how to Identify Key Blanks- With Kit Lesson 2 in the Locksmith Training Program covers key blank identification. Chapter 2 of The Locksmith Training Program Book and these five envelopes contain keys that are essential to learning and understanding types of key blanks and their parts. The envelopes have different types of bit keys, barrel keys, flat keys and cylinder keys. Everywhere you look these days there are businesses duplicating keys! Hardware stores, shoe repair stores, auto supply stores and pet stores are just a few. What exactly are these stores doing when they duplicate a key? They are cutting a blank key to match an already cut key. A skilled locksmith also duplicates keys. To do that correctly, you need the ability to identify key blanks correctly. In this lesson, you’ll learn about identifying the types of key blanks and their parts. After completing this lesson you will be able to: Identify the four common types of keys in use today. Describe how to match a bit key blank to a customer’s bit key. List the critical measurements when matching a barrel key blank to a customer’s barrel key. List the critical measurements when matching a flat key blank to a customer’s flat key. Identify the parts of a cylinder key. List the important factors to consider when matching a cylinder key blank to a customer’s cylinder key. List the common milling shapes and runouts used with cylinder keys. List the most common methods to use when looking up a key or a key blank in a key blank directory. Explain when you should use the cross reference section of a key blank directory, such as the Ilco 60 Key Blank Directory.

Impressioning by definition is, the art and science of fitting a key to a lock cylinder without disassembling or picking the cylinder This chapter will give you an overall picture of impressioning. Once that concept is learned we’ll spend the rest of the lesson showing you how to practice the art of impressioning. Lesson 10 in the Locksmith Training Program covers impressioning. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Identify tools used for impressioning and describe their functions. Describe the different types of single-sided and double-sided cylinders. Explain knifing the edge and shaving the top of a key blank. List the 5 steps for creating the marks when impressioning a key blank using the binding and rocking method. Describe the difference between the marks left by pin tumblers and those left by wafers. List the 3 steps for filing the marks. Explain some tips for experienced locksmith impressioners.

Lesson 10 in the Locksmith Training Program covers impressioning. The envelope for this lesson includes a pippin file, a round cut file, a cam lock, keys, a impressioning handle and chapter 10 of the Locksmith Training Program Book. With the help of this chapter and envelope you will learn and get to practice the art of impressioning! Impressioning by definition is, the art and science of fitting a key to a lock cylinder without disassembling or picking the cylinder This lesson will give you an overall picture of impressioning. Once that concept is learned we’ll spend the rest of the lesson showing you how to practice the art of impressioning. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Identify tools used for impressioning and describe their functions. Describe the different types of single-sided and double-sided cylinders. Explain knifing the edge and shaving the top of a key blank. List the 5 steps for creating the marks when impressioning a key blank using the binding and rocking method. Describe the difference between the marks left by pin tumblers and those left by wafers. List the 3 steps for filing the marks. Explain some tips for experienced locksmith impressioners.

Lesson 9 in the Locksmith Training Program discusses professional opening techniques. This chapter will assist you in learning and practicing different ways to open a lock. This lesson offers you the knowledge and expertise to open locks efficiently and effectively. You’ll learn how to get ready for a lockout. Of course, first and foremost, that involves training. We’ll give you some tips about how and where to continue your professional locksmith training. Preparation for actually opening a lock begins with making sure your customer should have access. However, even that might not be enough to protect yourself from possible legal action. So we’ve provided you with a sample Emergency Lockout Release Form that will help you avoid opening for folks who should not have access. Next, you’ll learn why locks can be picked. If you have any knowledge of machining, you won’t be surprised to know that it’s because of variances in the manufacturing of the parts. Once you know why locks can be picked, how to pick them becomes fairly obvious. We’ll provide you with a simple procedure, but experience will be your best teacher here. Be sure to do the exercise on picking locks and practice on the locks around your house. Lock picking is not always successful. But you’ll have a greater chance of success if you understand the factors that play a part in lock picking. So we’ll spend a section of this lesson discussing those factors. And we’ll give you some tips about how to handle some of those factors. This lesson also discusses other professional opening techniques. You’ll learn how to drill open a cylinder at the shear line and strategies for opening a door when the key turns but the door won’t open. In some cases, you will need to use forcible entry. We’ll tell you what those cases are and what to remember when you enter with force. And you’ll learn about three types of forcible entry. Finally, you’ll learn about broken keys and how to remove them. Opening locks is one of the most gratifying and rewarding activities of the professional locksmith. Your effective and expert use of professional opening techniques will bring you many rewards, both immediate and long term. Customers who see you handle lockouts in a professional manner will call you back whenever they need the services of a locksmith. And they’ll recommend you to their friends. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: List three ways to continue your training as a professional lock opener. Describe four actions you should take before opening a lock. Explain why locks can be picked. Identify basic lock picking tools. List four steps for picking a lock. Describe how certain factors affect lock picking success. List three steps for drilling open a cylinder at the shear line. Describe four strategies for opening a door when the key turns but the door won’t open. Describe three circumstances when forcible entry may be used to open a door. List three steps for removing a broken key.

Use this Locksmith Training Program to expand your knowledge base in this fast-paced industry. If you want to become a qualified locksmith technician or are interested in taking your skills to the next level, this program is for you. Your technical knowledge will improve and your customers will have more confidence in you. Our program provides an understanding of the skills you need to become a Certified Professional Locksmith . This program is in conjunction with The Society of Professional Locksmiths (SOPL). After each lesson, you are able to take free quizzes to make sure you understand what you are learning. All tests and quizzes are through SOPL, through their website portal. The program leads to your SOPL certificate with the possibility of state licenses and certifications. This 600 page book has 13 Lessons that were made to help you move up in this industry: Lesson 1: Maximizing Comprehension Lesson 2: Key Blank Identification- LTP-2-ALL Lesson 3: Cylinder Servicing, Pin and Disc Type- LTP-3-ALL Lesson 4: Key Duplication Lesson 5: Codes and Equipment Lesson 6: Basic Master Keying Lesson 7: Lock Service Lesson 8: Lockset Functions Lesson 9: Professional Opening Techniques- LTP-9-ALL Lesson 10: Impressioning- LTP-10-ALL Lesson 11: Cabinet, Furniture and Mail Box Locks Lesson 12: Exit Hardware and Alarms Lesson 13: Door Closers

This kit contains all the contents of the Locksmith Training Program . The book included is packed with everything you need to know to become a locksmith, or to take your skills to the next level. With 13 lessons and quizzes you are sure to get all the knowledge you need to become successful in this industry. The envelopes included contain various parts and tools that are essential in the learning and practicing process throughout the book. With the manual and the envelopes together you are guaranteed to upgrade your skills and knowledge base! Included in this kit: LTP-BOOK LTP-2-ALL LTP-3-ALL LTP-9-ALL LTP-10-ALL

This Locksmith Training Program Complete kit is perfect for anyone starting up in the locksmith industry. The contents of this kit contain fundamental tools and instruments that are crucial to locksmith work. If your looking for a kit that has it all, then this kit is for you! * Current Lead Time of 6 weeks for the Flash 008 and SPK33 to ship. The kit includes: ILC-KB12 PDF Flash 008 key machine Pro Universal .003 Pinning Kit Lock Rekeying Made Simple Multi Pick Tool Pin Tweezers Cylinder Cap Tool Clip Removal Tool Master Plug Follower Pro 8 in 1 Key Gauge 10 Schlage Setup keys 10 Kwikset Setup keys 10 KW1 key blank 10 SC1 key blank LTP-BOOK LTP-2-ALL LTP-3-ALL LTP-9-ALL LTP-10-ALL Locksmith dealers face two major challenges today: Finding qualified technicians. Training those technicians who want to move to the next level. We decided to help locksmith dealers meet those challenges. We also developed this locksmith training program to help those wanting to enter the locksmith business. It supplements the educational programs offered through the security hardware industry. Those who complete the locksmith training program develop a complete understanding of the skills needed to become a Certified Professional Locksmith. It will help you prepare for all parts of any proficiency testing program. This program leads to your certifications and possible state license. The LTP will help you succeed because: Your technical knowledge will improve. Locksmith professionals will have more confidence in you. Your customers will have more confidence in you. Earning any certification is a strong statement of your commitment to your industry. This program can help you move ahead in the industry. You will learn how to communicate technical information. This skill is vital for success with customers and co-workers. You will upgrade your skills and knowledge base. Your market value will increase, along with your potential for higher earnings. All industries look for well-trained, experienced, and competent workers. But right now, our industry is experiencing a significant lack of such workers. Many lockshmith jobs will go unfilled. Why? Because some applicants lack the training and experience employers are looking for. If you owned a locksmithing firm, who would you want to hire? Would you want an inexperienced, untrained person representing your company? No way! Training is necessary because being a professional locksmith involves a lot more than making keys and rescuing folks who lock themselves out of cars and homes. And the more you know the better off you’ll be. The fact is that the more training and knowledge you have the more valuable you will be to your employer or clients and improve your bottom line. The Locksmith Training Program provides valuable tools that can help you along the path to your goal. Formal training, such as this program, offers you the benefit of professional experience and support. And don't forget, trained locksmiths start at higher wages. This program is developed by the Security Technical Institute - Locksmith Training Program (LTP), a division of the Society of Professional Locksmiths.

Lesson 3 in the Locksmith Training Program covers cylinder servicing as well as disc and pin types. Envelope 3-1 contains a cam lock, keys and a rekeying kit. With this envelope our program teaches you step by step how to key a disc tumbler cylinder. Envelope 3-2 contains a mortise cylinder (uncombinated), cylinder springs, driver pins, bottom pins, a key and a follower tool. Using this envelope you will learn how to key the pin tumbler cylinder and learn an important step in understanding cylinder servicing. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the part of the lock that keys operate: the cylinder. Cylinders come in many shapes and sizes. But they all serve the same purpose. A cylinder lets only certain keys operate the lock. So it also keeps other keys from operating the lock. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Recognize the definitions of various lock cylinder terms. Identify the parts of a disc tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of disc tumbler cylinder parts. List three common causes of disc tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the parts of a pin tumbler cylinder. Describe the functions of pin tumbler cylinder parts. List five common causes of pin tumbler cylinder malfunction and describe the symptoms and remedies for each. Identify the three types of wafers used in Schlage Wafer locks. This segment is for enrichment only. Do not focus too much on it. These locksets should be retired.

Lesson 10 in the Locksmith Training Program covers impressioning. The envelope for this lesson includes a pippin file, a round cut file, a cam lock, keys and a impressioning handle. With the help of this envelope you will learn and get to practice the art of impressioning! Impressioning by definition is, the art and science of fitting a key to a lock cylinder without disassembling or picking the cylinder This lesson will give you an overall picture of impressioning. Once that concept is learned we’ll spend the rest of the lesson showing you how to practice the art of impressioning. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: Identify tools used for impressioning and describe their functions. Describe the different types of single-sided and double-sided cylinders. Explain knifing the edge and shaving the top of a key blank. List the 5 steps for creating the marks when impressioning a key blank using the binding and rocking method. Describe the difference between the marks left by pin tumblers and those left by wafers. List the 3 steps for filing the marks. Explain some tips for experienced locksmith impressioners.

Full key kit for Lesson 2 in the Locksmith Training Program covers key blank identification. These five envelopes contain keys that are essential to learning and understanding types of key blanks and their parts. The envelopes have different types of bit keys, barrel keys, flat keys and cylinder keys. Everywhere you look these days there are businesses duplicating keys! Hardware stores, shoe repair stores, auto supply stores and pet stores are just a few. What exactly are these stores doing when they duplicate a key? They are cutting a blank key to match an already cut key. A skilled locksmith also duplicates keys. To do that correctly, you need the ability to identify key blanks correctly. In this lesson, you’ll learn about identifying the types of key blanks and their parts. After completing this lesson you will be able to: Identify the four common types of keys in use today. Describe how to match a bit key blank to a customer’s bit key. List the critical measurements when matching a barrel key blank to a customer’s barrel key. List the critical measurements when matching a flat key blank to a customer’s flat key. Identify the parts of a cylinder key. List the important factors to consider when matching a cylinder key blank to a customer’s cylinder key. List the common milling shapes and runouts used with cylinder keys. List the most common methods to use when looking up a key or a key blank in a key blank directory. Explain when you should use the cross reference section of a key blank directory, such as the Ilco 60 Key Blank Directory. This kit is for use with lesson 2 of the Locksmith Training Program, developed for those wanting to enter the locksmith business. View the complete Locksmith Training kit here .

Lesson 9 in the Locksmith Training Program discusses professional opening techniques. This envelope will assist you in learning and practicing different ways to open a lock. Inside the envelope is a pin tumbler cylinder with only 3 pins, a plug spinner and a pick set. With the help of these tools, after this lesson you will learn how to open locks efficiently and effectively! This lesson offers you the knowledge and expertise to open locks efficiently and effectively. You’ll learn how to get ready for a lockout. Of course, first and foremost, that involves training. We’ll give you some tips about how and where to continue your professional locksmith training. Preparation for actually opening a lock begins with making sure your customer should have access. However, even that might not be enough to protect yourself from possible legal action. So we’ve provided you with a sample Emergency Lockout Release Form that will help you avoid opening for folks who should not have access. Next, you’ll learn why locks can be picked. If you have any knowledge of machining, you won’t be surprised to know that it’s because of variances in the manufacturing of the parts. Once you know why locks can be picked, how to pick them becomes fairly obvious. We’ll provide you with a simple procedure, but experience will be your best teacher here. Be sure to do the exercise on picking locks and practice on the locks around your house. Lock picking is not always successful. But you’ll have a greater chance of success if you understand the factors that play a part in lock picking. So we’ll spend a section of this lesson discussing those factors. And we’ll give you some tips about how to handle some of those factors. This lesson also discusses other professional opening techniques. You’ll learn how to drill open a cylinder at the shear line and strategies for opening a door when the key turns but the door won’t open. In some cases, you will need to use forcible entry. We’ll tell you what those cases are and what to remember when you enter with force. And you’ll learn about three types of forcible entry. Finally, you’ll learn about broken keys and how to remove them. Opening locks is one of the most gratifying and rewarding activities of the professional locksmith. Your effective and expert use of professional opening techniques will bring you many rewards, both immediate and long term. Customers who see you handle lockouts in a professional manner will call you back whenever they need the services of a locksmith. And they’ll recommend you to their friends. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: List three ways to continue your training as a professional lock opener. Describe four actions you should take before opening a lock. Explain why locks can be picked. Identify basic lock picking tools. List four steps for picking a lock. Describe how certain factors affect lock picking success. List three steps for drilling open a cylinder at the shear line. Describe four strategies for opening a door when the key turns but the door won’t open. Describe three circumstances when forcible entry may be used to open a door. List three steps for removing a broken key.