Our Education Program offers professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills, stay current with industry trends, and advance their careers through flexible, high-quality courses. With a range of subjects designed to meet diverse learning needs, participants can learn while gaining practical, real-world knowledge.
This one-day certification course provides technicians with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to properly identify, operate, service, troubleshoot, and maintain the Kaba Mas X-10 high-security electronic combination lock. Training covers lock features, programming, installation, operational procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and proper servicing practices.Normal price is $425.00 and required for working on GSA approved Containers, Vault Doors and Locks or the warranty is VOIDED!The class is $125.00 for members. Visitors pay $250.00. Payment must be received before Thursday, November 5. Send your checks to Roy Young, PO Box 819, Hope Mills, NC 28348 or call Debbie Derruisseaux at (910) 273-4926 to pay by credit card. Paid Classes are Nonrefundable!THIS IS AN 8-HOUR CLASS. You must take both parts!Instructor: Ellis Gibbs, Q Securities Industries
We will discuss the standard for fire door assemblies - NFPA 80, and the sections which apply to swing doors. Students will be able to state when and where fire rated assemblies would be used, and describe the purpose of fire doors. Additionally, we will review the requirements for annual inspection of fire doors, including inspection criteria and procedures that ensure fire doors continue to function correctly for the safety of building inhabitants.Students will be able to differentiate between high energy and low energy units, calculate minimum opening and closing times, describe similarities/differences between the different LCN operators, as well as appropriate applications. We will also discuss actuator options, Next Generation LCN Operator technology, and some wiring scenarios.Instructor: Cesar Montalvo, Allegion
This class will cover what you need to have to begin programming newer vehicles with OEM software for the aftermarket sector. This will include setting up accounts, when you need NASTF, equipment and software needed to program keys using OEM software on a laptop and a pass-thru device. Ford FDRS, GM SPS2, Chrysler Wi-Tech 2, and MDRS will be covered.Instructor: Jennifer Richards CMAL CRL CAI
Identifying hardware functions & finishes of knobs, levers, mortise locks and panic trim.Instructor: Johnny Hefner
In this course, begin with an overview of site surveying to determine what you need to consider – including codes, fire rating, frame and door type/materials, and fail safe/fail secure operation - and ultimately selecting the best electric strike for the application. The remainder of the class is focused on installation, with instructor demonstrations and hands-on practice of installation techniques and safety practices. By completing this course, attendees should be able to: - Recognize the key factors when selecting a strike for an application, including aluminum storefront and all glass considerations. - Assess how to match a door lockset to an electric strike.- Summarize building codes as they apply to electric strikes. - Install an electric strike into a hollow metal door frame.Instructor: Eugene Tiebolt, assaabloy
This course covers the essentials of door hardware code compliance, including IBC, NFPA 101, and ADA requirements. It serves as an introductory course and provides a baseline understanding for those entering the door and hardware consulting profession.Instructor: Lee Schofield, dormakaba USA
How to use the Ilco key blank book and other resources to identify odd or uncommon key blanks and keyways. If you have something odd you have not been able to ID, please bring it.Instructor: Johnny Hefner
This one-day certification course focuses on the proper use and servicing of the S&G 2740B high-security electronic lock. Technicians will gain practical experience with installation, operation, programming, troubleshooting, and service procedures.THIS IS AN 8-HOUR CLASS. You must take both parts!Instructor: Ellis Gibbs, Q Security Industries
This entry level course is designed to introduce students to the basics of direct current (DC) electricity for low voltage locksmiths and those contractors working on electronic locking and access control systems. Featuring a balance of presentation and hands-on exercises, students begin with the basics of AC and DC electricity, electrical concepts like voltage, amperage, ohms, and continuity, and how to use a multimeter. Guided, hands-on practice with basic circuits and the development of circuits, identifying normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) circuits, and common electronic door hardware round out this fundamental class.By completing this course, attendees should be able to: - Identify the differences between AC and DC electricity. - Describe basic electrical concepts – such as voltage, amperage, and resistance - and their relationships to one another. - Identify normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) circuits and hardware commonly used with each of those circuits (i.e. fail safe and fail secure). - Demonstrate the proper use of basic hand tools and safety measures. - Show proper wire preparation and wire gauge selection. - Establish a process for circuit development. - Build simple circuits using basic electronic components. - Use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity at various points across a circuit.Instructor: Eugene Tiebolt, assaabloy
In this two-part class, our expert instructors will walk you through everything Honda Ignition lock repair from the time the phone call comes in until you hand your customer the bill. Through detailed hands-on work, each student will understand ways to identify the problem over the phone, cutting down on fruitless trips. We will discuss the pros and cons of each removal technique for the lock cylinder. We will demonstrate where the problem arises, how to fix it, and how to educate your customer on prevention methods. We will then talk about best practices to keep YOUR customers happy and how to keep money in your bank account. This class will come with a Honda Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing and a new Honda Ignition lock with keys. These will be retained by the students to go into their own personal supply to be used as you see fit. Tuition for the class is $150 and there is a limited number of seats per class. Get yours today!The class is $150.00 for members. Visitors pay $250.00. Payment must be received before Thursday, November 5. Send your checks to Roy Young, PO Box 819, Hope Mills, NC 28348 or call Debbie Derruisseaux at (910) 273-4926 to pay by credit card. Paid Classes are Nonrefundable!THIS IS AN 8-HOUR CLASS. You must take both parts!Instructor: Brandon Whigham, CMAL, CAI, CFMAL, CFI
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