Train as an Auto
Locksmith in 5 Days
Learn the core skills needed to take spare key, lost key and vehicle entry jobs with hands-on training on real vehicles, small groups, and ongoing support.
5-Day In House Syllabus
The cars selected for tutorials are among the most common and relatable vehicles.
Morning (Intro & Theory)
- Intro to locksmithing: Ways we earn money
- EEPROM Fundamentals: When it is required
- Module Extraction & Solderless Adapters
- Basic tool set up recommendations
- Auto Practices: Lost & Spare Key procedures
- Getting work (Websites, Social Media)
- Practical: Lishi intro & picking
Afternoon (Practical)
- Lock Picking explanation / demonstration
- Picking Practice: Hu66, Hu100, Hu101, Hu92
- Vehicle Entry techniques (Air Bagging)
Morning (Practical)
- Introduction to Decoding & Key cutting
- Lock Decoding Fundamentals
- Instacode / working out key bittings
- Cutting from bitting
Afternoon (Practical)
- Intro to key cutters: Laser and manual
- Practice using different key cutters
- Lock Stripping & building (Ford Transit)
Morning (Practical)
- Transponders, Cloning & Generation
- Xhorse Remote Generation
- Key Preparation
- Ford Kuga Keyless: Lost & Spare Programming
Afternoon (Practical)
- Astra J System: Lost & Spare Key
- Ford Fiesta 2008: Lost / Spare Key
Morning (Practical)
- BMW & VW Systems and coverage
- Transponder preparation for VAG group
Afternoon (Practical)
- VW Golf MK6: Spare & Lost Key
- MK6 Cluster Removal & Reading on bench
Morning (Practical)
- Mercedes Systems & Coverage
- Mercedes Eis AKL Explanation, remove EIS
- Read Data & Make key
- Mercedes Eis Reading on bench
Afternoon (Practical)
- Land Rover systems & Coverage
- Land Rover Duplicate key (Spare)
- Land Rover Discovery, Cover Lost Key
Course Coverage & Student Success
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What The Course Covers
Student Reviews
Real World Fleet
Stop practicing on plastic blocks. Real hands-on training with the most common vehicles.
Fiesta (2008+)
Standard bladed key. Lost & Spare Key Programming.
Kuga Keyless
Lost & Spare Key Programming procedures.
Golf MK6 ID48
Spare & Lost Key Programming. Cluster removal & bench reading.
Polo MK7 MQB48
Spare Key Programming
EIS System
EIS Removal & Bench Reading. All Keys Lost situation.
Astra J
Complete system Lost & Spare Key Programming.
Evoque / Discovery
KVM Access, Lost Keys & Spare Programming.
Transit Custom
Lock stripping, building & manual decoding.
E-Series
CAS system coverage & key learning procedures.
Premium Equipment
Train on the exact tools you will use in the field.
Programmers
- Key Tool Plus
- Key Tool Max
- Smart Pro
Cutting Machines
- Gymkana 994
- Condor mini 2
- Dolphin 005L
- Condor Xc002
- An San-Jr Tibbe Cutter
EEPROM / Adapters
- Mercedes EIS – Adapter
- JLR KVM – Adapter
- VW Golf MK6 – SVG149B
Key Elements
- Picking & Decoding
- Key Cutting & Prep
- Programming / Learning
- Transponder Cloning
Master the Essentials
The three fundamental pillars you will master over the 5 days.
Picking & Decoding
Master non-destructive entry and decoding using Lishi tools. Gain entry to locked vehicles and generate key bittings from scratch.
- Lishi Picking & Decoding
- Hu66, Hu100, Hu101, Hu92
- Air Bagging Techniques
Cutting & Preparation
Get hands-on with laser and manual key cutting, lock stripping, building, and preparing transponders for programming.
- Cutting from Bitting
- Key Tool Plus / Condor Mini
- Lock Stripping (Transit)
Programming
Learn to program keys for common vehicles like Ford, VAG, Mercedes, and Land Rover for both Spare and All Keys Lost.
- Lost & Spare Programming
- EEPROM / Adapters
- Bench Work (Cluster Reading)
Course Availability
Small elite groups of 4. Secure your place today.
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Pay only a Non-Refundable £500 Deposit (+VAT) today to secure your spot.
Course gives you hands-on competence
The Academy supports you after the course and on real jobs. You get full access to our Online Academy Operating System for 1 month to help you troubleshoot live jobs and build confidence.
- Full Searchable Video Database
- Access to Private Community Chat
- Technical Guidance on Real Jobs
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Questions?
Need more details regarding the course or waitlists? Fill out the form or drop by our HQ. We are 35 Minutes from London.
Auto Locksmith Training HQ
Royston Industrial Estate
Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8ND