The MLA is the UK’s premier provider of locksmith training from their purpose-built headquarters, incorporating a state-of-the-art training centre consisting of a classroom type environment for theory work and fully equipped workshop for practical elements.
Expert trainers
Passionate specialists who keep up to date with the latest advances in the field
Quality delivery
Students feedback after each course to ensure our training is top quality
Theorical and practical-based training
You’ll receive the principles of locksmithing skill for you to then apply in practise
Small class sizes
Most classes are restricted to no more than 10 people to a class to ensure you get the most from our tutors
Progressive levels
Our courses have been developed to offer locksmiths the opportunity to build their skills thus expanding their services and progressing their locksmith career
Two brand new courses for 2023
Composite and uPVC Masterclass
Already proven a highly popular course with our first date in March already fully booked. This course is open to both members and non-members and is designed for locksmiths with strong uPVC knowledge looking to improve on their existing skills to take on more work.
With more Auto-fire Composite doors being installed around the country, this course will give you something extra in your armoury to deal with these types of multipoint locking mechanisms.
We’ve recently installed some brand-new uPVC and composite training doors in our training room which will be used for students to get a hands-on experience in this course.
What you’ll learn:
- Advanced opening techniques on composite Auto-fire doors (not picking).
- Auto-fire manual with detailed photographs of different mechanisms, escutcheons, hinges, and adjustments.
- With more Auto-fire Composite doors being installed around the country, this course will give you something extra in your armoury to deal with these types of multipoint locking mechanisms.
- UPVC Casement window systems including mechanism and hinge recognition and replacement also methods used to open failed mechanisms.
- Glazing Systems including removal and fitting of double-glazed units and Toe & Heeling
For more information on this course and to book please visit our website locksmiths.co.uk. Alternatively, this code will take you right there:
Members Rate: £350 inc VAT
Non-Members Rate: £395 inc VAT
Safes and Safe Servicing
Another brand-new course for 2023, open to both members and non-members perfect for locksmiths wishing to add safe installation and servicing to their range of services.
Created and delivered by renowned Safe Expert Jon Drake this course offers a great introduction to safes and safes servicing, the different types of safe and their uses, the different types of locking devices and how to recover locked safes and miss set combinations.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn about re-lockers, basic drill points, barrier materials, lost codes, destructive
entry, servicing - Understand the different types of safe and their uses
- Know the different types of locking and re-locking devices
- Know the things to be aware of when servicing
- Understand the grades of safes
- How to recover fired re locked if accidentally fired while changing locks
- Types of mechanical combination locks
- How to recover a miss set combination and then how to set a new combination for a customer
For more information on this course and to book please visit our website locksmiths.co.uk. Alternatively, this code will take you right there:
Members Rate: £250 inc VAT
Non-Members Rate: £295 inc VAT
MLA and the Neighbourhood Watch
Whilst we have always worked closely with the Neighbourhood Watch we have recently been in conversations with them about how we deepen our relationship to help raise awareness amongst consumers of the MLA and its members.
You may have noticed in the January 2023 ‘Our Watch’ newsletter, circulated to 800,000, a section from us designed to raise awareness of not necessarily trusting search engines when it comes to finding an emergency locksmith and knowing who to use before you need them.
MLA Expo 2023
2023 marks the Master Locksmiths Association’s 65th anniversary and what better way to celebrate than with our 22nd MLA Expo! Set to be our best exhibition to date we’ve already had over 50 brands secure their presence at the show.
Taking place over the 20th, 21st and 22nd of October, Expo 2023 will not only feature the latest products from all the leading suppliers in the industry, but also offers an opportunity to experience our world-renowned training from product manufacturers, fellow highly experienced locksmiths as well as an opportunity to improve your business skills.
Once again held at the exceptional exhibition spaces at the Telford International Centre MLA Expo 2023 will continue run over two halls with a dedicated auto locksmiths’ area ‘The Garage’.
MLA Managing Director Dr Steffan George said “MLA Expo is one of the most anticipated events in the security industry calendar and provides a great opportunity for anyone in the profession. Exhibitors can showcase their products and services, whilst visitors can find out the latest industry news, network, share knowledge and make new contacts whilst also undertaking several training courses and seminars all under the one roof.
New sponsorship deals mean Expo 2023 is set to be the most exciting Expo to date!
We are delighted to welcome ASSA ABLOY as diamond sponsors, who with their brands Mul-T-Lock (themselves celebrating their 50th anniversary this year), Yale, UNION and HKC Security UK will exhibit on stand H2.28, presenting their high quality mechanical and smart product and service solutions, whilst demonstrating the essential importance of professional locksmith partners.
Claire Blakemore, Managing Director for Mul-T-Lock UK said: “This is hugely exciting for the Group as a whole. We can’t wait to come together to celebrate our position in the locksmith industry at MLA Expo. It’s an opportunity for us to showcase new products and services to help our business partners grow and succeed.
We’re delighted to not only be welcoming AMADEO to MLA Affiliate membership but also thanking them for snapping up the opportunity to be Gold Sponsors for MLA Expo ’23. What a great way of launching a company new to the UK and hitting the ground running by being one of the sponsors for the largest locksmith related show in Europe. Their state-of-the-art access control solutions and unique mechanical master key system (FreeFlex) will no doubt be of great interest to those attending the show.
To keep up to date with all the latest information on the event please visit https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/mla-expo
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To register for this FREE event please visit: locksmiths.yarringtonevents.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.
Feedback from exhibitors and visitors
“We found it to be a really good show, it’s our first time at the MLA Expo and at a show which is not focussed solely on electronic security, and it has allowed us to talk to locksmiths, MLA members and others within the community.”
– Laurence Kenny (Managing Director) – Pyronix
“The show for us has been a great success and we will be back for the next event for sure.”
Terry White (National Field Sales Manager) – Squire
“Absolutely overwhelming response, more than I could ever imagine. We have spoken to at least 300 people – all positive responses/”
– Roland Golby (Managing Director) – Adaptalock
“The show that always exceeds your expectations. Quality training was on offer as usual and the exhibitors brought plenty of new and exciting products to sell. It was great to catch up with old friends and make a few new ones, shame we must wait two years until the next one.” – Mark D
“Loved it, great to catch up with everyone, did my first course with Jon Drake and Stuart Alan, great course on safes, helped me expand my knowledge now looking forward to the next show.” – Jonathan H