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LVS Full Locksmith training program with tools

The full LVS Locksmith Training Program sells for $650. There is a savings coupons available from the LVS Locksmith Training Course Community website linked below. the video above is a short description of the course content. The content below describes the tools and course content in detail. 

All courses covered in the LVS Locksmith Training Program with tools are critical areas that you must know to becoming a Professional Certified Locksmith. Mike Gibson, the creater and teacher of the LVS Training program has personally  been a locksmith for many years and began training locksmiths in 2001. He still own and operate his own mobile locksmith service company as well as the LVS Locksmith Training Program.

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The entire Locksmith program has been designed in such a way as to give you a strong foundation upon which to build your career as a professional locksmith, while at the same time keeping you up-to-date with the latest lock technology. Also, available to all of the students is the annual flash drive update described in the video above.

The primary goal of the LVS Training Program is to have you making money as soon as is possible, while at the same time keeping you away from information overload.

The video portion of the courses are easy to understand, direct, and to the point.

The manual and workbook are filled with pertinent illustrations and critical information on each of the subject matters listed below.

With the Locksmith Training Program, you will receive your workbook and manual along with a large capacity flash drive. This drive contains over 30 + videos, critical PDF files and all of the tools listed below. 11 of the videos on your flash drive are the own training program videos. You will be following along with them in your manual and workbook.

Over the years of training Mike Gibson have found this method to be the best way to learn this skill. It gives you the best of all worlds, hands on, visual aids, tools and full technical support.

The technical support is provided to you as long as it is needed even if you are working for someone else. Here is a sample phone tech support given to one of his students click here

Listed below are the categories covered both on the videos and in the Manual and workbook as well as Pricing information along with business strategies, Invoicing as well as Auto Lockout security forms and liability related instructions regarding lockouts for Automotive, Commercial and Residential properties. Read more details below in the description of the courses.

Your manual also contains Master keying charts and Illustrated exercises to be completed along with each course and step by step instructions on how to set up your locksmith vehicle.

Mike Gibson have also included his proven marketing plan that will get you the right kind of accounts in the shortest possible time and assist you in creating a profitable locksmith service company with a stable income.

If your intent is to seek job placement with an existing locksmith company as opposed to being self-employed; all of these critical categories are the skills your new potential employer is looking for. LVS will assist you as well, with what and what not to say to your perspective employer. And provide you if needed letters of recommendation.

Mike Gibson can tell you as a shop owner, if an individual came into the shop with knowledge in these critical categories he would have hired him in a heartbeat. Mike Gibson chose the categories in this course because they cover the things a locksmith must know and will do on a daily bases.

The illustrated exercises in your manual and workbook are designed to assure that you will have a complete understanding of the technical skills that are vital to your success as a Locksmith; while at the same time guarding against information overload, or commonly known as a waste of time.

At the end of your workbook are directions as to how to take your final exam and received your certificate.

If being self-employed is not something you feel you could do at this time, another excellent opportunity for you would be to apply for employment with a large company working in their maintenance department. We will provide you if needed letters of recommendation.

You should understand when just starting out we will have your back through the technical support if it is needed. Because of the way in which the program is laid out, most students will only need phone tech support their first year.

With these locksmithing skills on your resume you would almost to be guaranteed a position. Over the many years of training Mike Gibson has had thousands of individuals purchase the training program for exactly this purpose.

As you probably know however, it is always more profitable to work for yourself. 

Listed below is the entire training program. Categories covered, course descriptions and  tools supplied.

All the Photos on this page are actual still shots from the video portion of the Locksmith training program.

# 101 Lock Picking Course "Comes on your Flash drive."

1. Lock cylinder design
In this first segment we look at the inside of various lock cylinders giving you a good understanding of how all standard locks function on the inside. It is important to have this understanding before one can effectively begin the process of picking a lock.

2. Lock preparation
In this segment we establish some guidelines for preparing the lock cylinder for picking. Also giving you a in depth description of each of the nine tools in the HPC-15 pick set as well as the southern ordinance stainless steel set that comes with the course.

3. Picking techniques
There is only a hand full of various techniques used to open most any lock, in this section we will be covering each of them. There is also a "what if I can't pick it section"; some locksmiths would like you to believe they are a cross between James Bond and Houdini but that's not the Real World. 

4. Pick selection
In this segment we go through the process of choosing the proper picks and tension wrench used in the picking process based on the various types of lock cylinders. This section is critical to your success.

5. Plug spinner function
In this segment we cover the proper use and function of the RY57 Plug spinner.

6. Pick gun techniques
There are as many techniques in properly using a Pick gun as there is in using a pick set. They are all covered in this segment. Learning to properly use a pick gun is an essential skill, and can save your bacon on a tough lockset and make you money.

7. Real World Locksmiths
Most locksmith courses have very little real world environment footage. In section seven of this course we take all of the tools shown on this video segment and give them to various locksmiths, with no prior coaxing they are asked to pick various locks. You will see every locksmith has his own style; but all will use all of the techniques Mike will teach you in this course.

# 101a Advanced Lock Picking "Comes on your Flash drive."
The Advanced Lock Picking Course covers in more depth many of the subjects covered in the #101 Lock Picking Course with many additional topics such as physically drilling open locks as well as your tubular lock and electric pick gun. Because of the skill and additional techniques required to be proficient in this area, Mike felt it important to share with you more in depth the process and techniques of lock picking. Below are still shots from this video.

# 102 Lock Re-keying Course "Comes on your Flash drive."
1. Lock cylinder removal and assembly
In this segment we cover the cylinder removal and assembly of a wide variety of commercial and residential lock set's.

2. The many uses for shimstock.
This section covers the proper use of shim stock in the cylinder removal process; in addition Mike cover multiple uses for this essential locksmith tool. Mike will teach you multiple ways to remove the plug from the lock housing when the old key is not available.

3. Pinning up 95% of the commercial and residential locks and levers.
In this segment we cover in depth the process of pinning up the most common brands found in over 95% of the commercial businesses and homes in the U.S. today.

4. Using the LAB multi pin kit. 
This section covers the use of the LAB multi pin kit and its 20 pinning charts.

5. Tips and tricks.
This is one of the most valuable segments in this series. It covers 40 + years of his own experience of tips that will save you lots of time, and time equals MONEY!

# 103 Code Cutting and Key Duplication "Comes on your Flash drive."
Learn to code cut keys on your standard key machine using depth keys. Depth keys enable you to code cut keys to master key systems, file cabinet locks and many other types of locks without having an expensive code machine, also covered in this course is the HPC 1200MC code machine, one of the finest code machines on the market today.

# 104 The Art of Impressioning "Comes on your Flash drive."
Impressioning is the method used to make a key to a lock using just a blank key and a file. This is a true art and a required skill in becoming a first class Locksmith. The art of Impressioning, when learned properly will be an asset to you throughout your entire career. This course clearly shows you the tools you will need and the various methods used in key Impressioning. This is a skill used extensively in making keys to cars, file cabinet locks; virtually all wafer and pin tumbler locks and will save you a enormous amount of time and money.

# 105 Learn The Locksmith Business and Van setup "Comes on your Flash drive."
This course is a must. It is packed with marketing tips and the marketing system Mike designed over some 40 + years of running and marketing his own locksmith service company. Most locksmiths will build a small website or run an ad in the Yellow Pages and starve for their first two years. With this system you will be up and running quickly guaranteed, if you follow the manual. 
Ninety percent of the success of any business is knowing what not to do. Everything from purchasing the wrong inventory or tools to staying away from certain advertising that does not produce jobs. 
Regarding Van setup: In this section of the course you actually see and learn how to set up your vehicle everything from the inverter, battery isolator to cabinets to your workbench and key machines. Mike's personal opinion is this one course is worth the cost of the entire program. 
Once you have learned the handful of skills it takes to make money in this business it will all be about good marketing. 
Regarding technical assistance: It is impossible for me to give you over 40 + years of experience in one course. Technical support is available to you by way of your smart phone. 
Example: let's say you go on your first job and there is a DETEX model 11 alarm lock on the back door of a jewelry store. Simply take your smart phone take a digital picture and text it to me then call me and Mike will walk you through fixing it. This service is available to you as long as you need it. Most guys or gals will only need this service their first year. 80% of being a good locksmith is being mechanically inclined and having an experienced Locksmith you can call for help when you need it.

# 106 Commercial Master Keying "Comes on your Flash drive."
Commercial Master Keying is probably the biggest moneymaker in locksmithing. Locksmiths that can go in to a large to medium size company and set up a Master key system will not only make a large sum of money for their expertise but will have a life time account. 
This course section teaches you to do just that. Everything from Schlage ICC cores to setting up and keying a Large Master Key system; pricing and much more. 
If you are purchasing the training material for your company, this video will enable your maintenance department to key and maintain the master keying systems within your facilities. 
For those of you that do not want to work for yourself, having gone through the training program and having this training will guarantee a top paying job with any company. Locksmithing is a winner no matter how you look at it, whether you choose to be self-employed or not. The technical support is available to you either way. In the manual you will find computerized master keying charts and 3 sets of code cut keys to learn this process.

# 107 Safe Combination Changing "Comes on your Flash drive."
This safe combination changing course is a must for the serious locksmith, virtually all companies have one or more safes and have them changed quite frequently. The charge to re-combo a safe dial ranges from $85.00 to $110.00 per safe dial and takes about 5 min. This course teaches you to change safe combinations with the Key Dex safe change key set as well as hand changing safe combos and safe dial manipulation.

# 108 Installing Digital Lever sets "Comes on your Flash drive."
In this portion of the course we set up and install a Schlage digital lever set. You will find that many commercial businesses use these types of locks as opposed to using a key function. We cover installing and programming.

# 109 Auto Opening "Comes on your Flash drive."
In this section of the course Mike cover auto opening using the High Tech Tools. Mike personally have used their car opening tools for over 30years, they are the best, You will find a link to their website under the links page. Opening cars is a large part of what a locksmith does from time to time,however Mike would not rely upon it because car jobs are usually one time shots. They are not repeat business, unlike a good property management company or large real estate company that will use you multiple times a week.

Mike teaches you in the course to go where the money is. It only takes a hand full of good accounts to earn a substantial income.

# 110 Panic bar and cam lock installation and repair "Comes on your Flash drive."
This is an in depth course to the repairing and installing of panic bars and many close up shots making working on such complex devices a breeze. As well as how to install cam locks on commercial custom cabinets; a costly mistake if not done properly.

# 111 Dead Bolt Installation wood or metal doors "Comes on your Flash drive."
This Course covers in detail the installation of dead bolt locks on metal as well as wood doors. You actually see one being installed from start to finish as well as the use of a kwikset jig. Mike show you ways to install them if you do not have access to a jig. Mike cover many things Mike have learned the hard way having installed thousands. You might say Mike cover a lot of things you should never do. Knowing what not to do is over half the battle.

Locksmith Inventory Tools and Supply List "Comes in your Manual."
When starting out in the locksmith business it is vital to know what inventory and tools you should have on your van or vehicle you choose to use, and what quantities. This will save you an enormous amount of money by not purchasing unnecessary inventory or purchasing to many of one product. This list is very extensive; it covers everything from cam locks to key blanks. 
Having the proper equipment and supplies on your vehicle will enable you to do your jobs quickly and efficiently, which equals more money. The accuracy of this list stems from Mike’s personal experience of some 40 + years as a Locksmith. Half the battle is knowing what and what not to purchase and what quantities. When Mike first started out in this business a list like this could have saved me plenty. In hindsight its value would have been in the thousands, this list is included in your manual.

Mike Know this is a lot of information to take in at one time. Therefore, Mike wrote a manual and workbook to help you to stay focused in your learning process. Many dream of being successful and many wish they were. There is an old saying, faith without works is dead being alone. 
Many years ago Mike believed it was possible for me to be successful in life, it only takes a step of faith to make it happen for you to.