Beginner Locksmith Class and Test 2024
8am-5pm Each Day
E-Mail-locksmithala@gmail.com
Teaching will be on basic locksmithing: keys,
knobs, deadbolts, duplicating machines, safes
cars, every aspect of Locksmithing.
You will be provided everything you need to learn the Locksmith
trade. You will be given a hands on test and a 150 question
on the 5th day. If you pass all your skills and written exam, you
will be awarded a certificate that you will need to turn a copy into the
State Board AESBL to receive a license for locksmithing.
AESBL requires background check within ten business days
after employment with an alarm or locksmith company.
They have 6 months to take class and pass test.
CLASSES
Class with Books and Test $ 975.00
Online Classes
Check the Web Site
www.aesbl.alabama.gov
for update on approved education
Location:
1607 Martin St. S. Suite 10
Pell City, AL 35128
205-552-8200
All Payments are due one month before Class
Proficiency Certification Advancement
With every class you take with The Alabama Locksmith Association you earn elective points toward Certification.
The first level of locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Licensed Locksmith (ACLL).
The second level of locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Professional Locksmith (ACPL)
An ACPL has earned their ACLL, currently licensed, and has succeeded in an additional 15 elective categories, with a minimum of 2 classes in automotive, residential and commercial.
The Highest Level of Locksmith certification is Alabama Certified Master Locksmith (ACML).
An ACML has reached the highest level of Alabama Locksmith Association Proficiency Registration Program, with a additional 2 classes in automotive and residential and commercial.
The sign up form will be added at the bottom of every class. Fill it out and e-mail it to Barbara@locksmithala.org
2025
August 18th - 22nd
October 20th - 24th
Hilton Garden Inn
Lets Go To The Beach 23092 Perdido Beach Blvd Lets Go To The Beach
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
(251) 974-1600
Friday and Saturday September 5th & 6th 2025 16 CEU's
Eric " The Beast " Lambert will be teaching a 2 day class on NASTF, J2534, and OEM software.
The NASTF portion will cover the current news on the scan tool validation program that
continues to grow and change. Students will also walk through the NASTF registration process
and several hurdles that appear in the process and how to resolve them or avoid them entirely.
Then continue into J2534 where students will learn what it is, getting you started with J2534
devices you may already have, or buying /upgrading to a more current J2534 to set you up for
the best return on investment with that new device. After covering those two topics the class will
move into OEM software. Eric recommends you bring the laptop that you are going to use for
your OEM software to the class as you walk through registration, installation, and initial setup of
these software's. Recommended laptops if you are going to purchase one to dedicate to this
before the class is a ruggedized laptop with a 2 terabytes solid
$ 400.00 Members
$ 550.00 Non-Member
Hilton Garden Inn
Saturday September 6th, 2025 23092 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
(251) 974-1600
Safe Trouble Shooting and Opening Techniques
Instructor: James Portie, CPL
This 8-hour class will discuss the basic safe trouble shooting and opening techniques for a group 2 mechanical lock and explorer options to open electronic locks on common safe brands. We will discuss different tools required to open most common (box store lower quality) safes. We will also have safes on site to show different opening techniques and allow students to get hands-on experience.
Learning at the Beach
Friday September 5th, 2025
Introduction into Safe Lock Installation and Servicing
(Group 2 Lock)
Instructor: James Portie, CPL
You don’t want to miss out on this 8-hour class! This class will consist of basic introduction of group 2 safe locks installation and servicing. You will be given a hands-on approach on group 2 mechanical locks for servicing and how to change combinations. We will explore different brands, pros and cons of each, and have the age-old conversation mechanical vs electronic locks.
$ 200.00 Member
$ 300.00 Non-Member
$ 200.00 Member
$ 300.00 Non-Member
