NMIT Locksmithing Vodcast

Running time: 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Size: 24MB

Courses:

• Certificate II in Engineering (Locksmithing)
• Certificate III in Locksmithing (Apprenticeship)
• Diploma of Engineering Technology (Locksmithing)
• Locksmithing Specialist Training Packages

Contact:

• Max Cherry
  Phone: 03 9269 8687
  Email: MaxC-LOC@nmit.vic.edu.au

Audio Transcript

Your future career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and there are many options to consider. A career as a locksmith is a great choice and one of the most interesting and rewarding courses at NMIT‘s Heidelberg campus.

Your first step is to gain full-time employment with an established, professional locksmith. Both of you can then work through the NMIT training plan for the optimum course structure.

 Here at the Mechanical Manufacturing department in Building B at Heidelberg, the helpful staff will take you through all facets of the enrolment process.

But make sure you give yourself plenty of time and check your enrolment date well in advance. The friendly people guiding your enrolment will provide advice on the best times to suit you and your employer.

“The Certificate II in Engineering covers all the first years out of an apprenticeship. Once the pre-apprentices complete their course, they are able to smoothly transition into an apprenticeship, starting at second year. The Certificate II in Engineering/Locksmithing is aimed towards young adults looking at leaving school, but are a little unsure of their career path. This allows the young adults to make an informed decision of their career path.” – Sean Colson, security technology staff at NMIT.

“The second course that NMIT have as an offer in the locksmithing division is the apprenticeship which is the Certificate III in Locksmithing. This is aimed at students that are wanting to take on a full-time apprenticeship where they are required to be employed full-time by a locksmithing firm. The course, although structured over three years, is competency based and requires the students to come in on two different methods of attendance. We have a block release which runs two weeks, four times a year and day release where we have students coming one day a week for 40 weeks of the year.” – Sean Colson.

The third course that NMIT has on offer in the locksmithing division is the diploma in security technology. This course is aimed at adults wanting to change careers and runs for 2 years, 2 nights a week.

The NMIT course is well regarded in the industry and thoroughly prepares each student to a level of professional competence that will allow them to work as a locksmith anywhere in Australia or overseas.

“My name is Emir. I work at Wynn’s Locksmiths in Preston and I have been working here for about 2 ½ years.”  - Emir Mekic, Wynn’s Locksmiths employee and 2nd year apprentice.

“My name is Steve and I work with St Kilda Locksmiths.” – Stephen Rowe, St Kilda Locksmiths employee and 1st year apprentice.

“My name is Jesse Novack. I work at Nepean Security Solutions. I study locksmithing at NMIT in Heidelberg.” – Jesse Novak, Nepean Security Solutions employee and 1st year apprentice.

“I’ve heard that NMIT’s been a good TAFE from other people.” – Stephen Rowe

“It’s good to learn new things.” – Jesse Novak.

“Also, it doesn’t feel like you're working because you really enjoy your job.” – Stephen Rowe.

“NMIT is the sole provider for locksmithing services for apprentices in Victoria. NMIT also caters for locksmiths from Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.” – Steven Wynn, Wynn’s Locksmiths employer.

“All of my apprentices have been to NMIT and we continue to send our apprentices there for the high standards that they come back with and achieve.” – Greg McVicar, St Kilda Locksmiths employer.

“Currently, I have two apprentices. I have a  first year apprentice who did the pre-apprenticeship course last year and I’ve got a third year apprentice and we have also engaged another pre-apprentice who just started with us over the past couple of weeks.” – Steven Wynn.

“We have currently one brand new apprentice. We are also looking at a pre-apprenticeship trainee. So what that means is the apprentice has a four year course. He is doing part of his training here prior to attending school next year.” – Peter Disint, Professional Locksmiths employer.

“I find it very easy going work. It's very interesting work.” – Stephen Rowe

“It’s good to learn things that can help out other people.” – Jesse Novak

“I’m making everyone feel secure, safe, and just so people can sleep well at night and not think that there’s going to be someone jumping through the window or breaking down the door.” - Emir Mekic.

Many of our NMIT graduates have even established their own successful businesses and taken on apprentices for careers as locksmiths.

“A lot of my apprentices come back from school with new ideas, with new ways of pulling apart locks and making keys to locks that they have learnt at school .” – Steven Wynn.

“The Australian locksmiths are very heavily trained and we have a particularly good training system so not only are we sought out around Australia, but New Zealanders are very happy to have us and most of the Americans are.” – Peter Disint.

Make the choice today for a rewarding career as a locksmith and enrol at NMIT - the best in the business.

For further information, don’t hesitate to call NMIT directly or email the locksmithing department during business hours.  

“It’s a great trade to get into.” – Greg McVicar.

“It’s an important trade because people trust you because you have gone into their homes. You make them feel secure.” - Emir Mekic.

“At the end of the day, you have a good conscience from what you have done.” – Stephen Rowe.

“It gives you the opportunity to travel with your qualification.” – Jesse Novak.  

“A lot of locksmiths I know have travelled throughout Europe and gained employment as locksmiths.” – Steven Wynn.

“If you are interested in taking on a trade in locksmithing, feel free to pop down to NMIT and we will be quite happy to have a staff member give you a tour.” – Sean Colson.