Qualifications & Training

At East Kent Locksmiths, quality, competence and professional standards matter to us. Locksmithing in the UK isn’t a regulated trade, which means anyone can call themselves a locksmith regardless of their experience or training.

That’s precisely why we’ve invested time and effort into industry‑recognised training and ongoing skills development, so you can be confident you’re getting a properly qualified, trusted professional on every call‑out.

Professional Training

Our lead locksmith has completed structured, specialist locksmith training with MPL Locksmith Training, one of the UK’s most respected providers in the field. MPL delivers courses that are accredited by City & Guilds and NCFE, giving these programmes recognised certification and credibility within the industry.

These courses cover all of the core skills essential to modern locksmithing, including:

• Mechanical and electronic lock mechanisms

• Non‑destructive and specialist entry techniques

• Key cutting and precision keying methods

• Door and window security hardware installation

• Professional customer service and site safety

The training was delivered by experienced instructors who are themselves active locksmiths, ensuring all skills are practical, relevant and up to date with current products, tools and industry expectations.

Accredited Certifications

Completing training with MPL means holding qualifications that reflect recognised standards of work and competence. Courses that carry City & Guilds and NCFE certification demonstrate a structured and externally assessed level of knowledge and practical ability.

This means you’re not just dealing with someone who’s “picked up” locksmith skills, you’re hiring someone whose training meets clear criteria and has been independently assessed.

Lifelong Learning and Experience

Locksmithing is a hands‑on trade. Even qualified locksmiths continue to learn as technology and security products evolve. At East Kent Locksmiths we combine formal training with years of practical experience resolving real‑world security issues for customers across East Kent. That blend of training and experience means we’re confident handling everything from basic lock changes to more advanced security upgrades.