Mastering the Lock - Things to Consider in Becoming a Locksmith
In selecting a profession or career, the job of being a locksmith is often overlooked. Who would have thought that a simple task of making and repairing locks could lead to a career opportunity? The demand for the locksmith industry has greatly increased, because for every lost or broken keys and tricky locks there is a need for a locksmith. This industry is a small field regardless of market fluctuations and technology changes. Although, this is not considered to be in the professional capacity level, (because a single national governing body does not exist for this job) numerous guilds exist that support the trade and offer training courses, and skill enhancement. Requirements To become a locksmith, one must possess a range of skills and cannot only know how to pop locks by chance. Such skills include: • Excellent hand-eye coordination • Manual dexterity and practical thinking • Capable of using an array of specialist tools • A fine understanding of lock and security devices • P...