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Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[lock]]s, [[safe]]s, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.
Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[lock]]s, [[safe]]s, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as doors and alarms. Modern day locksmiths primarily install and service locks, safes, and alarms, and provide lock-out and key duplication services to their community.
 
Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.


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Revision as of 17:50, 12 November 2009

Locksmithing

Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining locks, safes, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as doors and alarms. Modern day locksmiths primarily install and service locks, safes, and alarms, and provide lock-out and key duplication services to their community.

Locksmiths use various methods of compromise to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.


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Licensing and Certification

See the Legal Issues page for specific licensing laws.

Many countries, provinces, or states require that locksmiths be license or certified. The level of training and experience required varies, but many places require that an apprenticeship or training program be completed. In more extreme cases, a diploma from an engineering college is required. Currently, the majority of states in the United States do not require licensing or certification, but a contractor's or business license is usually required.

Locksmith organizations

United States

Europe

Australia

See also


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