Competenz can provide training plans, support and qualifications — tailored to your business's specific needs.
The locksmithing programme provides a nationally recognised qualification that combines practical workplace training with technical knowledge. It equips people with the skills to specify, install, service, repair, and commission a wide range of locking systems. Training covers mechanical and electronic hardware, safes, automotive security, access control, and forensic locksmithing, ensuring locksmiths can provide reliable security solutions across homes, businesses, and specialised environments.
Benefits of these programmes
• Nationally recognised qualifications built to industry standards
• A blend of practical training and technical knowledge
• Flexible structure combining workplace learning, eLearning, and block courses
• Coverage of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
• Build skills in key production, lock installation, servicing, diagnostics, and bypass techniques
• Knowledge of safes, automotive systems, access control, and forensic locksmithing
• Designed to meet the ongoing needs of a modern, high-demand industry.
How we work with you
We partner with members of your industry to help recruit and build talented employees. This support includes promoting careers in your industry, identifying potential learners, and encouraging work placements.
We also ensure your industry’s qualifications continue to meet needs, support industry events like conferences, and regularly celebrate your learners’ success.
When apprentices enrol, we assign them a Competenz account manager. Our account managers understand the industry and the skills learners and businesses need to gain.



