- The National Locksmith Certification Program
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The National Locksmith Certification Program is a certification program for locksmiths administered by The National Locksmith.[1]
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Structure
The program currently offers four designations for locksmiths. They are, in order of progression:
- Certified Locksmith (CL)
- Certified Locksmith Advanced (CLA)
- Certified Locksmith Master (CLM)
- Certified Locksmith Master II (CLM II)
Testing Criteria
Each level of certification requires the locksmith to select any 5 tests and achieve a passing score of at least 80% on each test. Tests are online, not timed, and allow the locksmith to utilize any reference material available. The number of tests required for each designation are as follows:
Designation Required Tests CL 5 Tests CLA 10 Tests CLM 15 Tests CLM II 20 Tests Test Subjects
Currently available tests subjects include:
- Japanese Motorcycles
- Non-Japanese Motorcycles
- Scooter and ATV
- High Security Locks (Basic)
- High Security Locks (Advanced)
- Interchangeable Core
- Large Format Interchangeable Core (Basic)
- Large Format Interchangeable Core (Intermediate)
- Large Format Interchangeable Core (Advanced)
- Small Format Interchangeable Core (Basic)
- Small Format Interchangeable Core (Intermediate)
- Small Format Interchangeable Core (Advanced)
- Master Keying (Basic)
- Master Keying (Intermediate)
- Lock Bypass Techniques (Basic)
- Lock Bypass Techniques (Advanced)
- Basic Analog and Digital Electronics
- Safe Deposit Box Lock Servicing
The National Locksmith Certification Program intends to add more tests in the future, including tests on the subject of aluminum stile doors and safe servicing.
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