Physical Security Lock Training
- Class Time: 9am to 5pm
- Course Length: 5 Days
- Course Fee: $2,450.00
- Registration Fee: $0.00 (No additional fees!)
- Course Code: EDUPSLT
- Location: Nicholasville, KY or off-site per quote
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Please note: This course is open to U.S. citizens only
This course has the flexibility to either be conducted at our training facility in Nicholasville, KY, or at an off-site location provided by you per request. For off-site training, a per class fee must be quoted. To coordinate scheduling for this course for your group please contact the MBA USA Education Department.
Description:
Written with the Security Manager in mind, our 5-day Physical Security Lock Training course teaches the skills necessary for anyone working within the physical security field to understand and identify the basic concepts of locksmithing, security hardware, and GSA approved container requirements.
This course was created to give those who have a need for training in security hardware and an understanding of the concept of managing or overseeing those that work with their locking systems. It is also ideal for anyone considering a locksmithing career but who wishes to first learn more about the trade.
Course features:
- Overview of lock security concepts
- Overview of basic lock designs and how they operate
- Bypassing a selection of locks and hardware
- How to identify keys and use a key blank directory
- Overview of basic lock shop tools
- Identification of lock security vulnerabilities
- How and when to implement masterkeying
- Interchangeable core locks
- Identification of door hardware
- Access control overview
- Creating a basic site survey
- Methods to assess and reduce security vulnerabilities in door hardware
- High Security Locks
- Resetting Simplex 1000 and 5000 series locks
- Introduction to GSA Containers and Vault Doors
- Locks used on GSA approved containers, vault doors, SCIF's and other secure areas.
Do you need this class? Test yourself with these questions:
- How do you determine a lock requirement for GSA approved containers?
- Does masterkeying increase or decrease security?
- How do you reset a KABA Simplex lock to the factory code?
- What is the most likely problem with a cylinder that works OK until it is inverted?
- Why are interchangeable cores a preferred practice for buildings with complex keying schemes?
- What are the best methods to secure typical storefront hardware against simple attacks?