The National Locksmith Certification Program

The National Locksmith Certification Program

The National Locksmith Certification Program is a certification program for locksmiths administered by The National Locksmith.[1]


Contents

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.

External links

References

  1. ^ Phillips, Bill (2005). The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing. Chicago: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0071448292. 

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