Course Category

Locksmith Training

Professional training for locksmiths focused on master-keying, system design, practical workflow skills, and sound technical decision-making.

These courses are built around real-world locksmithing experience, with an emphasis on correct system design, clear hierarchy, controlled expansion, and avoiding common issues such as unintended key operation or poorly managed access relationships.

The goal is to develop practical understanding that can be applied directly in the field, whether learners are building foundational master-keying knowledge, improving design judgement, or refining the way they communicate system risks and recommendations to clients.

Master-keying knowledge

Courses cover key system structure, terminology, hierarchy, key relationships, and the principles behind controlled mechanical access.

Practical design skills

Training focuses on decisions locksmiths make in real systems, including expansion, system integrity, client requirements, and avoiding unnecessary compromise.

Professional judgement

Learners are encouraged to recognise risk, explain recommendations clearly, and support clients with practical, responsible advice.

Training focus: practical locksmith education for learners who need to understand, design, manage, or advise on mechanical key systems with confidence and professional care.

Master-Keying Fundamentals

Available Course

Master-Keying Fundamentals

A practical introduction to master-keying theory, system structure, and real-world design principles.

This course focuses on how master-key systems work in practice, including system levels, key relationships, unintended key operation, and practical design decisions.

Master-keying principles

Learn the core ideas behind master-key system structure, key relationships, hierarchy, and how different levels of access are planned.

Practical system thinking

Explore real-world design considerations, including future expansion, system control, and the consequences of access decisions.

Risk awareness

Understand why unintended key operation, excessive access, and poorly controlled changes can affect system integrity.

Course focus: practical master-keying knowledge for learners who need to understand the principles, terminology, risks, and decision-making behind mechanical key systems.

Course access and fee

New Zealand learners
NZ$250 including GST.

International learners
NZ$217.39 excluding GST where GST does not apply.

Access period
12 months from enrolment. Renewal is available for a further 12 months at a reduced renewal rate.