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Becoming a locksmith

  • 12-07-2018 3:44pm
    #1
    Old Gill
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    I'm not sure this is the right forum but would anyone have experience of becoming a locksmith and what training/qualifications are needed? I see I need to be registered which is no problem as I'm tax compliant and Garda vetted.

    I thought of starting out concentrating on domestic lock outs (which seem easier) then gradually training in other areas such as auto.

    Any feedback/advice would be much appreciated


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  • #2
    massy086
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    Old Gill wrote: »
    I'm not sure this is the right forum but would anyone have experience of becoming a locksmith and what training/qualifications are needed? I see I need to be registered which is no problem as I'm tax compliant and Garda vetted.

    I thought of starting out concentrating on domestic lock outs (which seem easier) then gradually training in other areas such as auto.

    Any feedback/advice would be much appreciated

    You would need to have a CPC licence too this is about €6000.then also you will need experience and training.you would be best off trying to get a job with dyno locks and let them pay for yOur training and also gain on the job experience


  • #3
    Ubbquittious
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    What is a CPC license in this case? any more info about them?


  • #4
    massy086
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    Ubbquittious wrote: »
    What is a CPC license in this case? any more info about them?
    Sorry I meant to say PSA license.

    https://www.psa.gov.ie/en/PSA/Pages/who_needs_Licence


  • #5
    Old Gill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭Old Gill


    massy086 wrote: »
    Ubbquittious wrote: »
    What is a CPC license in this case? any more info about them?
    Sorry I meant to say PSA license.

    https://www.psa.gov.ie/en/PSA/Pages/who_needs_Licence

    Thanks. It's €1000 for new entrants so not too bad.


  • #6
    massy086
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    Old Gill wrote: »
    Thanks. It's €1000 for new entrants so not too bad.
    Trust me it's not after you do everything they want it's 5-6000


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  • #7
    Old Gill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭Old Gill


    massy086 wrote: »
    Old Gill wrote: »
    Thanks. It's €1000 for new entrants so not too bad.
    Trust me it's not after you do everything they want it's 5-6000

    What are all the other fees from? The link says you only pay €5k if your turnover is over €3.75m in which case I'd happily pay the €5k.

    Also I'd only be a sole trader as opposed to contractor if that makes a difference and with no real overheads (van, insurance etc)


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