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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


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 basic lock designs and how they operate
  • How to identify keys and use a key blank directory
  • Using a key duplicating machine
  • Basic concepts to rekey locks
  • Direct codes and blind codes
  • How to use code software to locate code information
  • Basics of masterkeying
  • Lock picking overview
  • Interchangeable core locks
  • 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:

  1. How do you determine a lock requirement for GSA approved containers?
  2. Does masterkeying increase or decrease security?
  3. How do you reset a KABA Eplex lock to the factory code?
  4. What is the most likely problem with a cylinder that works OK until it is inverted?
  5. Why are interchangeable cores a preferred practice for buildings with complex keying schemes?
  6. What are DND keys and what is the key control requirement?