Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• About as fast as average*
• $37,550*
• Job Prospects
• Hardware Stores
• Traveling Locksmith
• Security Companies
• Independent Business

Career Profile

Locksmithing Careers

Even when the first lock was invented 4,000 years ago, safety was a concern on the forefront of people's minds.‡ Since then, the lock has evolved and out of that, locksmithing careers as a respected occupation has emerged. As locks advance and adapt, its clear locksmthing careers will be necessary from now on in. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job opportunities in this field to rise about as fast as average.

Did you know?

There are all different types of locksmithing careers you may have not thought of. If you want independence and a chance to move around all day, you may enjoy traveling around to aide customers. There are also opportunities working in hardware stores, working for a security company, and more.

Customers appreciate trained locksmiths who can repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and install safes. The knowledge you gain at PCDI will help you do all of that and more, which will help you succeed in any number of locksmithing careers.

Training for Locksmithing careers

PCDI's locksmithing school is designed to enable you to work towards future goals in locksmithing careers. 18 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need for success in today's competitive locksmith market. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue locksmith careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your locksmith training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your locksmith career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Locksmithing careers? Learn more about our locksmithing course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Locksmiths and Safe Repairers.

‡Source: Encyclopedia of Britannica, Lock (Security)