Drilling GSA Approved Containers and Locks

• Class Time: 9am to 5pm
• Course Length: 2 Days
• Course Fee: $995.00
• Registration Fee: $0.00 (No additional fees!)
• Course Code: EDUGSADRILL
• Location: Nicholasville, KY

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•   Please note: This course is open to U.S. citizens only
  

Description:

As stated in Federal Standard 809E (FED-STD-809E), ". . . To meet the goal of this standard, only properly trained and equipped personnel are authroized to perform inspections, maintance procedures or to perform the opening and repair methods descripbed in ths standard. . ."

This class teaches authorized methods for neutralizing (drilling) and repairing GSA security containers in accordance with FED-STD-809E.

MBA USA is a GSA Approved Training Orginization as listed in FED-STD-809E, paragraph 6.3.2 and as such, this class meets the "properly trained" requirement for opening and repair of GSA approved containers and vault doors in accordance with FED-STD-809.

The proper neutralization and the repair of GSA containers is essential for retaining their GSA approval. It also saves the cost of replacement containers when improper or unapproved methods are used.

Proper, approved opening methods, drill rigs and their setup, types of drill bits, drilling techniques, and safety are covered. Hands-on drilling of FF-L-2740B approved locks and cutting bolts on GSA approved security files are also included.

The following is covered in detail:

• Federal Standard 809 (current revision)
• Drilling techniques for currently approved combination locks (Kaba-Mas X-10, Sargent & Greenleaf models 2937 and 2740B)
  
• Cutting drawer bolts for red label security files
  
• Welding as part of GSA container repair

Do you need this class? Test yourself with these questions:

1. Can a Map and Plan container be drilled outside of its dial ring area and retain its GSA approval?
2. What is the proper repair for a red label container that was opened by cutting the drawer bolts?
3. Does a repair require painting on the inside of the container?
4. Must a container be re-certified if it is drilled and repaired to the Federal Standard?

Each student will receive:

• Work Mat
• Copy of Federal Standard 809
• MBA USA Course Certificate
• Coffee Mug
• MBA USA Ruler
• MBA USA pen
• Notepad

Topics in this course are also included in our GSA Certified Safe and Vault Technician course.

Answers:

1. Yes
2. Replace the drawer head.
3. No
4. No