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FAQ
Becoming an apprentice locksmith |
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This information has been provided by some of
our locksmith over the past years from our
Hornsby Locksmith branch , Parramatta Locksmith
Branch, Homebush locksmith branch, Ryde
Locksmith Branch, and apprentices from Sydney
over the years. and is designed to give you an
incite and guidance in the locksmith employment.
This page was also designed to answer questions
about becoming a locksmith in Sydney. We ask you
not call or email our staff with any questions
you may have, we are much too busy and have
provided this page to help, Should you need more
information you can find links throughout the
page to help you. |
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If you are interested in becoming an apprentice
it is always helpful to do your research to find
out if you have the necessary skills and are
properly suited to the industry before you
embark on years of training and minimum wage. It
is recommended t talk with a locksmith
apprentice to get the inside scoop on what its
really like in practice, and find ways to help
you finish your apprenteship.Some of the areas
of advice that are commonly investigated as a
potential locksmith apprentice are workplace
issues from Award rates,
safety, training, and possible other career
pathways & information on financial assistance
and government initiatives. A lot of people
looking to enter the locksmith industry don't
know most of the fine details such as an
apprentices can receive government funding to
purchase necessary tools and equipment & that as
an apprentice, you are entitled to the same
rights of on the job safety and security as
every employee in the business, regardless of
position. It is recommended you read up about
apprenticeships and understand the commitment
both you and the employer have to make it a
successful locksmith apprenticeship. Their are
lost of government web sites and additional help
along the way ! |
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To become a qualified locksmith, you must
complete a locksmith apprenticeship. The off the
job training a is also required which is a
course which is completed in conjunction with
full time work, This is normally one day a week
for 3 to 4 years. The course for locksmiths
consist of a large number of modules, ranging
from lock picking to welding and machining.
Acceptance into this course is normally reserved
for apprentices only. For more information you
can speak with your TAFE training offices.
The length of an apprenticeship is 4 years. |
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The Locksmith trade falls under Mechanical
engineering trade. tradespersons carry out a
range of mechanical work on machines and
manufactured parts using a range of processes,
tools and machines. As a locksmith you will need
to become familiar with aspects of mechanical
engineering, Not just locks!! |
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As a locksmith you will need the following
abilities. Patience and good communication
skills, good mechanical ability , good vision ,
good health including coordination, ability and
patience to undergo further training and
continuing training, desire to work and be able
to work for long periods, good presentation ,
and be able to maintain a good quality work
ethic witch is honest and trustworthy. It
absolutely essential to have a clean criminal
record,
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One of the main points our locksmith wish to
share with new up coming locksmith is to be
alert , be aware of being taken advantage of,
alot of bosses work their employees for many
hours and the pay is the absolute minimum
possible by law! This is a common practice and
you should be aware of your rights, Maybe
working over the weekend is not necessary ? Do
your research there are still unions and people
who can give you good advice how to keep your
apprenticeship and not be exploited. Even if the
locksmith company is the biggest it doesn't
guarantee its the best for you as an employee.
Also be aware that most trades have some kind of
way to initiate you into their team, be aware of
practical jokes and nasty tricks as an
apprentice!! Have a look around the
locksmith workshop and ask your self "would I
want to be around these people for the next for
years for 30-50 hours a week" Some locksmith
shops are small and confined, Being stuck next
to some over weight locksmith on a hot day with
a ungrateful boss who is always looking for
things to complain about , may not be everyone's
choice of employment, There are always good and
bad, so look before you leap , it could save
your time and your potential employers time too.
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When choosing to join a locksmith, make sure
they have the necessary infrastructure to train
you for all the aspects of locksmith, There is
little point going through the process and
finding out you don't have enough skills to be
employable to any other company.
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If you are currently a locksmith from a
different country and would like to work in
Australia as a locksmith you will need to have
your trade skills recognized. You can do this by
visiting
www.immi.gov.au or
click this link . To be a locksmith in
Australia you will need to be recognized and
possible undertake some local industry training
and also apply to the security industry
licensing board.
See here for SIR |
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We think it is important to provide you this
knowledge to help you, into the Locksmith
industry this information was provided by our
locksmiths to you to help you make the right
choice for your career. |
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