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25E - Locksmith
18 hours (excluding examination)
- Code of Virginia and 6VAC20-174, Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
- Signs of Terrorism
- Orientation to Locksmithing
- History of locksmithing
- Ethics
- Trade resources
- Terminology
- Professional conduct
- Job safety
- Public Safety Codes
- NFPA (80, 101)
- Overview of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- ADA
- Terminology
- Safety code resources
- Technical Applications
- Terminology (to include definition/purpose/function)
- Locks/types
- Handing
- Master keying
- Key records and codes
- Key blanks and keyways
- Physical security
- Types of client sites
- Safes/vaults
- Access control
- Handling restricted keys
- Door system components
- Automotive
- Written comprehensive examination