All Testimonials

"Tom the instructor was very knowledgeable, this provided a great starting pad to experience a valuable head start in the locksmith trade. With no experience at the start and managing to accomplish the required training level Tom must be commended. I for one feel more confident for a career in the locksmith trade."

"As a novice tradesperson I was initially nervous about starting at the key tek academy How wrong I was. ! From day one I made to feel part of the team. With excellent instruction from Tom I was able to understand all instructions given both practical and theory based. Gained invaluable knowledge on all types of locks and how to fit in the classroom. I found that I can chisel! Throughly enjoyed the course and now am excited about my next step into civilian life and the locksmith industry . Thanks Tom and Keytek for your time and assistance. Will definitely be recommending to fellow service leavers."

"Great 8 day course with Tom, small group of us making it easy to ask questions and get the help if needed. Plenty of time 1 on 1 with the instructor, Really enjoyed learning this and looking forward to a new business adventure."

"I wanted to brush up on my single pin picking and needed a course specific to this. The course content was planned out covering exactly what I required. Tom, the trainer was extremely knowledgeable and went through each step meticulously until I had a full understanding. The course fulfilled all expectations and went over and above. Excellent content and value for money."

"Tom was brilliant! Great communication and ability to adapt the course for 4 different people with different skill sets. Anyone can go into the course and come out feeling confident to follow a new career due to Tom. Holly was also great 💪 …"

"Without a shadow of a doubt, this is by far the best course I've ever attended. It is an excellently fine-tuned course, with adequate hands-on experience and theory. I attended the 8 day course, and I've got to admit that I certainly have left with a significant amount of confidence in the topics that were delivered. The classroom was always clean, tidy, presentable and the kettle was always piping hot when you first walked in. A big thumbs up from a avid tea drinker. Tom was also excellent. His ability to instruct is exceptional. His trade knowledge was clear, and his enthusiasm, passion, and drive in this career stream were clear. Tom always gave enough time on task, supported and developed, and ensured that you learned from your mistakes in a constructive and positive manner. He just needs to work on his dad jokes. It was also funny watching locks pick themselves when they saw him walking towards them. Which blew my mind at the speed in which he could gain entry into locks! The food provided on the course was also exceptional. Would I recommend. Without a shadow of a doubt. Take that next step and give it a try. You won't be disappointed."

"I did 8 days of course and had a wonderful experience. Tom is very professional and it was a real pleasure to learn from him. I highly recommend this academy."

"Hands down the best training I've ever had in any industry. Tom and Luke are excellent trainers with around 20+ years experience. The course is perfectly structured for those who want hands on learning. I will be keeping an eye out for additional courses through them. Learnt so much, in such a short space of time."

"I attended the 8 day course delivered by Tom and it was an excellent course and I had a great experience learning a new trade. The course was very well structured and covered all areas from basic to advanced. The Staff was professional and friendly and are extremely knowledgeable and understanding. Would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn a new trade or pick up a new skill."

"Facilities: Excellent resources, well organised & classroom fit for purpose. Very good lunch provided daily plus drinks etc. Training: Our instructor (Tom) was competent, professional, experienced and most importantly, patient to the varied learning needs & abilities of all of us throughout. A naturally gifted teacher (But mediocre comedian. Keep working on those dad jokes 😉) Outcome: There is a lot left to be learned and a lot of experience yet to be gained but I have left the academy confident in my foundational abilities to begin my new career as a locksmith. If you are considering a role in the industry, start here. Highly recommended 🏅"

"I attended a 1-day non destructive course and it was the single most enjoyable learning experience I think I’ve ever had. Firstly credit goes to Tom the course instructor and master locksmith, he was super friendly and attentive from the outset, his knowledge of the industry was vast and there wasn’t a question that he couldn’t provide a comprehensive and logical explanation for. Working for a well known housing association I needed some fast, reliable methods of gaining entry to different styles of locks without causing damage and this is the perfect introduction to that. WARNING! You will leave this course with a superhero complex 🤣🤣 All jokes aside, thank you Tom and key tech for a great experience and a fantastic lunch 🥪 I will be returning very soon to take my James Bond skills to the next level:)) 10⭐++++"

"We had Tom train us. What a great guy. Definitely an asset to the company. Very knowledgeable and a great approach to teaching. Sitting in a room for 7 hours should be boring but he makes the time fly. Thanks again for today and yesterday Tom. Josh Abri"

"Fantastically run course. Well organised across the entire 8 days and Tom’s ability to teach is first class. Throughly enjoyed it from start to finish."

"Really impressive course with first class instructors. Couldn’t have asked for any more. Cannot recommend enough."

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Training Experience at Keytech Locksmith Academy I recently completed my training at Keytech Locksmith Academy, and I can confidently say it was one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, the academy provided a structured, hands-on, and highly engaging curriculum that gave me both the skills and confidence to enter the locksmithing industry."

"8 day training package, the course was delivered at a steady pace and I never felt pressured to rush the practical work, Instructor has a vast knowledge of the subject, he was always happy to answer any questions throughout the course. A deliciious free lunch every day added to the quality of the course. Overall I would recommend to anybody because you leave the course with the knowledge to start your own business or work for Keytech, and with plenty if support from the Keytech team if required."

"I recently complete the 8 days locksmith training and it exceeded my expectations.Tom was our teacher ,was increadibly knowledgeable and patient. He provided hand-on training real world examples that made the learning process engaging and practical. I feel confident in my skills thanks to Tom and this comprehensive training course. Highly recommend !5 Stars"

"I attended the 8 day domestic and commercial locksmith course ran by Tom, and the 1 day auto course ran by Luke. Brilliant experience all round, from the facilities to the instructors, I couldn't say a bad word about it, I was a bit hesitant heading down there, as all I could go off were reviews, but they didn’t disappoint. Tom is a natural instructor with 10+ years experience in the industry, any question or query I had he had an answer for, and really did cater parts to fit the individual, with plenty of real world examples along the way. Equally I only had Luke for the 1 day auto but again with 10+ years experience it was very easy to feel at home with his instructor ability and knowledge, really please I added that on. I feel confident moving forward from here and hopefully can pursue a new and successful career in the locksmith world with some on the road experience and some work on the computer. looking forwards to hopefully working with keytek in the future as an engineer! If you’re hesitant about going on this, hopefully this will help make you feel at ease."

"I undertook the 8 day training course and the 1 day auto course. Both were ran with great professionalism and taught to a high standard. From day one we there taken right through the basics and slowly taught more and more until we were happy to conduct work with minimal supervision. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and patient with myself the whole way through I would definitely recommend this course and Keytek to anyone interested in learning or just require a good locksmith to help."

"Tom was great on the course helped me along the way and provided tips on how to be better and more efficient !"

"Hands down one of the best courses I have attended. I came away with the confidence to start locksmithing straight away, having learned a plethora of new skills. Tom was a great instructor, very patient and taught at a pace that everyone wad comfortable with. Overall 10/10 and would highly recommend keytek to anyone looking to pursue a locksmith career."

"Highly recommend the 8 day course, Excellent tutor (tom) made us all welcome from day one and tought each person on course to there level. Lots of hands on which in my opinion is the exact way this course should be taught. With the priority being non destructive."

"An excellent experience and course. Tom is an exceptional instructor and was able to use blended learning to ensure all aspects of the 'art of locksmiths' was understood. I feel I am now well prepared for looking to expand my portfolio and future career."

"I completed the 8 day commercial locksmith and private property security. The application process was easy with staff that followed up on the application funding and providing instructions for starting the course. The facility is purpose build with all required tools and materials provided. Lunch and refreshments were provided daily. The instruction was safe, progressive and effective. The instructor was knowledgeable and delivered real world experience form years of working in the industry. Great course which has set me up and give me the confidence and support to work in the industry. Thanks KeyTek."

"Really happy that I chose keytek to do my training, excellent facilities and tools but what really impressed was the instructor Tom, someone with real world experience who was able to answer any and all the questions that we threw at him. First class experience!"

"The course was very well structured and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable. The whole team from start to finish were exceptional. Even now that the course has finished and coursework is complete, the team still assist with any jobs I take on as a business."

"The course was brilliant. I completed the 8 day course using my ELCAS money and wasn't sure what to expect. The first day we were straight into fitting locks which was great. The course was run extremely well and I took more than expected away from it. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to pursue locksmithing and military leavers."

"Fantastic course, I did the 8 days course taught by Tom, enjoyable and engaging teaching. Can start at any level and leave feeling prepared to start being a locksmith"

"What an amazing course. The instructor and team at keyTec have been outstanding from start to finish with top notch equipment a personal thanks to Tom for his work and efforts I do think he needs his face on your Facebook page thanks"

"Great day doing the Auto locksmith non destructive entry course . The course tutor Luke was very patient and walked me through it step by step. I am now booked onto the 5 day course in November can't wait to go back . Great stuff run by really friendly people 👏 …"