Locksmith

From working with artistic iron gates to rescuing people who’ve locked themselves out of their front door, a career as a locksmith overlaps with more parts of modern life than you probably imagined.

  • Starting salary (per month)-

Fun fact

For many years, grand illusionist Harry Houdini worked as a locksmith for free. Like any locksmith – and magician – worth his salt, he took pride in being able to pick any lock and didn’t hesitate to offer his expertise to those who needed it most. A bit like the Robin Hood of locks, you might say...

Skills

Hard skills

  • Carry out work-related measurements
  • Use hand tools
  • Install lockable devices
  • Read engineering drawings
  • Manual draughting techniques
  • Electronic locks
  • Mechanics

Soft skills

  • Active listening
  • Self-management
  • Logical reasoning

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