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Course Objectives

To gain a clear and basic understanding of the locksmith industry and the specific functions of a general locksmith.
To provide a hands-on experience that will assist an individual who is seeking job opportunities in the locksmith industry.

Class Hours and School Operation

The Basic Locksmithing Course #501 will generally meet as follows:
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings - 4 Hours - 5:00pm until 9:15pm
Monday and Wednesday Evenings - 4 Hours - 5:00pm until 9:15pm

The Basic Accelerated Course will meet as follows:
Monday thru Friday - 8:00am until 5:00pm

The instructor reserves the right to add additional classroom time as needed to accomplish the learning objective.

These classes will begin every twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks during the year. It is recommended that a potential student register as far in advance as possible to assure a seat in the class he/she wants.

The Business Office of CSPL is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm for registration.

  Available Classes & Seminars Class # Hours
Class: Basic Locksmithing
This is available in both the 12 week class and accelerated 3 week class.
#501 122
Class: Basic Retail Locksmith Operations #502 250
Class: Basic Field Locksmith Operations #503 570
Seminars: Safe Manipulation & Servicing #101 16
Seminars: Basic Automotive Keying #102 9
Seminars: Basic Master Keying & IC Cores #104 16
Seminars: Basic Safe Penetration #103 16
Seminars: Basic Automotive Opening #105 8
Seminars: Surreptitious Entry #106 8

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