This Year's Mandatory Class
Mandatory PRP TEST or AESBL TEST
The TEST that is required for you to receive your license in 2012 will have to be taken by December 2011. The AESBL board has formed a test that can be given by ANY shop with at least 5 people to give it to. If you would like to set up a test to be given in your shop call Alabama Locksmith Association 205-338-1150 and we will help you get a test date set up. This test is $75.00 and is only 50 questions and replaces having to take the PRP test. This is not a class, and you will not receive CEU credits. This test is for everyone, you do not have to be a member of any Association.
This test is $75.00 and replaces having to take the PRP test.
Make Check out to:
Alabama Locksmith Association
1607 Martin Street South
Suite 8
Pell City, AL 35128
205-338-1150
Or Pay by Credit Card:
Since 2011 is when the Comprehensive Access Control Class has to have been taken to renew your license in December 2011, we are offering this class several times this year. The cost of the classes are $175.00 for members and $240.00 for non-members of the Alabama Locksmith Association. There will only be 24 to a class so it is very important that you sign up today for the area you would like to take this class. If you do not, and the class fills up, you will have to travel to another area to take this class.
There will not be any refunds 15 days prior to class.
E004 - Comprehensive Access Control (P-40) to be taught on:
October 2 & 3 - Birmingham, AL - CLASS IS FULL
November 13 & 14 - Birmingham, AL - CLASS IS FULL
December 11 & 12 - Birmingham, AL
Students who are ALOA members may take the PRP elective for each class at the end of the class for an additional $15.00 per elective. (If applicable).
Instructor Bio
Greg Perry, CML, CPS is a Certified ACE Instructor, a long time member of ALOA and SAVTA and has taught access control and safe lock classes on a local and national basis. He is the author of the SafeData CD-ROM database reference program and has written numerous articles for Keynotes, Safe & Vault Technology and others. Greg was the recipient of the 2002 and 2003 Keynotes Author of the Year award.
Class Description
Access control is growing at a rate three times greater than that of standard locks. This is a must course for a locksmith to maintain continual growth and success. This class will consist of a half-day lecture and a day and a half of lab experience of single and multiple door access control systems. Students will learn of the various reader technologies (including smart card), communication formats, operating systems, integration and system designs to name a few. Students will receive handouts and software.
Materials to bring to class
Small narrow blade screwdriver, wire strippers and voltage ohmmeter.
PC Laptop recommended.
Prerequisite
Students should have an understanding of basic electricity with some
PC experience.
The information presented will be useful in preparing for PRP section L-40 ALOA members who pay the additional lab fee for the test may take PRP Section L-40 at the end of the second day of class.
October 2 & 3
Birmingham, AL
Hyatt Place Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
Hotel 205-988-8444
November 13 & 14
Birmingham, AL
Hyatt Place Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
Hotel 205-988-8444
CLASS IS FULL
CLASS IS FULL
Instructor Bio
Raymond D’Adamo, CML graduated Rutgers University and in 1977 he began locksmithing in Boulder, Colorado. In 1981 he began writing automotive locksmithing technical articles for locksmith publications, and began instructing automotive locksmithing courses at trade association meetings and conventions. In 1983 he and his wife Tina D’Adamo moved to Fort Collins, CO where he owns and operates Fort Security Centers with locations in three cities. Ray is an active member of ALOA since 1978 and is a two time (1991 & 2002) recipient of the ACE award which is presented to the outstanding ACE instructor for the year. Ray is the recipient of the 2004 Keynotes Author of the Year award.
There will not be any refunds 15 days prior to class.
A007 - Advanced Automotive Lock Service
A008- Motorcycle Locksmithing (P-22)
October 23 & 24 - Evergreen, AL
Class Descriptions
A007 Advanced Automotive Lock Service
Instructor: Ray D’Adamo, CML 8 hours.
This course is designed for students already proficient in intermediate automotive lock service and are ready to reach beyond two dimensions and enter the world of three dimensional automotive lock service. During this course, the fuzzy realm of Lexus, Saab, Mercedes Benz, and all the others come into focus. Hands on clinic highlights include duplicating a key, cutting code keys, decoding a cylinder and fitting a fully functional first key. Students will disassemble, re-assemble, key and re-key different system cylinders and effect repairs to damaged units where feasible. Many other topics, such as alarm systems, valet systems, air bag and transponder systems will also be covered as well as a product review, during which, students will identify the unique characteristics of each manufacturer and practice where feasible, the fastest methods of key making and service. Students wishing to more fully participate will bring a laptop with an installed vehicle key code database, a selection of bench tools & lock picks, a clamp-on vise & high security locks that may have been a challenge to them in the past.
Prerequisite
Basic & Intermediate Automotive Lock Service or equivalent experience.
The information presented will be useful in preparing for PRP section L-04.
A008 Motorcycle Locksmithing (P- 22)
Instructor: Ray D’Adamo, CML 8 hours
Students will learn the basic terminology, skills, proper application of tools and other critical information necessary for the practice of professional and profitable motorcycle lock service. During the clinics, students will disassemble, examine and reassemble, motorcycle ignition, tank, fork, helmet and compartment locks of many types and designs and check each others work upon completion of each task. During the lectures, students will become familiar with the various manufacturers products and key systems, review the various methods of key generation, and based on the various circumstances presented to them by the instructor, determine the fastest and most practical method of key generation and execute the method. Most of the major cycle manufacturers more prevalent lock systems will be covered. Students wishing to more fully participate will bring a laptop with a motorcycle key code database installed, a selection of bench tools and lock picks, a clamp-on vise, and motorcycle locks that may have been a challenge to them in the past.
The information presented will be useful in preparing for PRP section L-22.
ALOA members who pay the additional lab fee for the test may take
PRP Section L-22 at the end of the class.
October 23 & 24
Greenville, AL
Comfort Inn
1029 Fort Dale Road
Greenville, AL 36037
334-383-9595
December 11 & 12
Birmingham, AL
Hyatt Place Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
Hotel 205-988-8444
CLASS IS FULL
