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24.01.2022 For over 25 years later, the MLAK system remains a unique and innovative system that uses a universal lock and key to allow people with special needs to access dedicated public facilities 24 hours a day Australia-wide. Learn more about the MLAK system here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak/

24.01.2022 World-Class Safe Expert Doug's Story Doug Wickham left school in 1959 and joined D. Hyauiason & Sons, who were Locksmiths and Safe manufacturers est. 1880, and completed a 5 year apprenticeship. Doug got very involved with doing all the safe work created by the ‘safe blowers’ back in those days. This involved a large amount of work with the Police department, supplying evidence as an expert witness in court cases ranging from burglaries to safe break ins. In the 1960’s Chubb... Lock and Safe purchased Hyauiason’s and Doug got involved with doing safe lockouts all over the country, and became Chubb’s Chief Safe Engineer, specialising in installing vault doors. Doug then left Chubb and, with his wife Shona, established Auckland Safe & Lock Servicing Ltd in Mt Roskill in 1975. Doug continued doing work for the NZ Police, and was involved with major incidents such as the Rainbow Warrior sinking and the Erebus crash. Auckland Lock & Safe Servicing is very much a family business, with sons Mike and Brendan, and daughter Stephanie, all actively involved in the Business. Doug is New Zealand’s leading safe and vault expert, and a World-class safe manipulator and safe technician. His services continue to be in high demand from the banks, Government departments, the police and the military. Mike and Brendan are both fully qualified locksmiths and safe technicians, having been trained by Doug. For more information about Auckland Lock & Safe Servicing visit: http://www.safeman.co.nz/ #MASTERLOCKSMITHS #nzlocksmiths

20.01.2022 With the holiday season on us and fires all around, please look at your security and fire safety, including a fire and theft resisting safe. Look for the MLAA badge when choosing a locksmith.

20.01.2022 Today (Saturday) program and the Lock Expo will start at 9am and will finish by 3pm. Registration is required, but the Lock Expo is free.

20.01.2022 MLAA CEO Peter Johnson was on ABC Melbourne on Saturday morning, talking locksmith scammers and entertaining stories of lost keys. You can listen in below, starting at 1:05:10. https://www.abc.net.au//thiswee/this-weekend-life/13307334 #locksmith #locksmithing #security

20.01.2022 Improvements in 3D printing technology allow the ability to use materials such as brass. Can you 3D print keys? Find out here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au//3d-printing-of-restricte/

19.01.2022 MLAA Life Member Cliff Forrester's Story Cliff Forrester commenced his career in the locksmithing industry in December 1969 when David Stewart (Life Member) employed him to work at the AF Stewart Locksmiths outlet in Little Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD. In 1971, Cliff joined John Freeman at F J Freeman in Cheltenham, before relocating to Brisbane in 1972, where he worked for Mister Minit and the John Tann Safe Company. In 1975, Cliff joined J Larsen Pty Ltd, before leavi...ng in 1992 to start his own business Fortec Security. In 1995, Cliff joined the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia Ltd (MLAA) as their inaugural Training Manager in Melbourne. In 1996, Cliff moved to Mount Isa to work for Ruswin, before returning to Brisbane in 1997 to start the Locksmith Apprenticeship Training at Brisbane TAFE. In 2006, Cliff returned to J Larsen as General Manager, a position he held for 5 years. In 2011, Cliff returned to the tools at Fortec Security, but his passion for teaching found him back at the TAFE in a teaching role in 2012. Cliff retired in 2015, although there are rumours that he still does the odd job or two, especially the complicated safe and vault jobs that very few people have the skills to do. Cliff has always been a terrific supporter of the MLAA. He served on the Queensland Branch of the MLAA as a committee member from 2005 to 2012, and he served on the Association’s Board as the Regional Director for Queensland from 2012 to 2016. Cliff is still actively involved in the development of the testing criteria, the coordination of the testing and the assessment of the John Andrew Apprentice of the Year Award, something he has done since 2015.

19.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came along to the MLAA SA Branch Meeting last night at the Pirate Life brewery in Port Adelaide! It was fantastic to see you all. Many thanks to SG Locks for hosting. #locksmith #locksmithing

19.01.2022 From the President, Directors, CEO and Staff, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

19.01.2022 K.J. Ross Security Locks is an industry icon. There are very few locks still manufactured in Australia, with the majority of the locks and door hardware products now produced off shore. One company that still manufactures the majority of its products and conduct its important research and development... work in Australia, while continuing to work closely with locksmiths and safe technicians, is K J Ross Security Locks. Established in 1951 by Keith Ross (MLAA Life Member), K J Ross Security Locks is one of the most respected names in security products. With an uncompromising commitment to quality, meaningful features and innovative designs, Ross has remained the first choice for high security protection. Today the company is run by Geoff (also an MLAA Life Member), Bev and Graeme Ross, second generation Ross family members dedicated to manufacturing in Australia. https://rosslocks.com.au/

17.01.2022 "A lot of people think it's just cutting keys it’s not. You can specialise in automotive, or safe work, being a safe technician, or working on houses or commercial alarms. There are so many different areas of locksmithing that you can go into and not be bored with." Good advice from Melbourne Polytechnic #locksmithing teacher Natalie Ball. https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au//natalie-found-th/... #locksmith #security #training

16.01.2022 The Locksmith Industry is evolving as locksmiths embrace the latest technology in electronic security. Read more: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au//embracing-the-transition/ #electronicsecuirty #security #locksmiths #masterlocksmiths

15.01.2022 I found the John Andrew Apprentice of the Year Competition to be a great opportunity for me to meet fellow locksmiths from all over Australia and to not only compete against them but network with them. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking about entering to give it a crack. Jesse Shepherd Valley Locksmiths & Security 2019 JAAOTY Winner... Get your entry in today! https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/loc/apprentice-of-the-year/ #locksmith #locksmithing #security #apprentices #apprenticeships

14.01.2022 Have you been scammed by a locksmith? Report it here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au///report-a-locksmith-scam/

14.01.2022 Wishing all our members & their families a safe and Merry Christmas!

12.01.2022 Over time, the craft of locksmithing has changed significantly, and it continues to change at a rapid pace. Learn about how a modern professional locksmith can take care of all your security needs: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au//what-does-a-modern-profe/

12.01.2022 Peter Lloyd our National President was delighted to open the AGM and our 38th National Conference and Lock Expo at the Auckland Hilton in the heart of the Auckland Viaduct Precinct. Our special guest speaker was Rob Wardell, NZ Olympic Games Chef de Mission, an Olympic Rower and Yachtsman. He spoke about his time as an olympian and also as a businessman. He was a great speaker and a very imposing figure. At 6'7" tall he makes most of us look short.

11.01.2022 Did you know locksmiths are classified as an essential service? With Victoria now under COVID-19 Stage 4 Lockdown Restrictions in the Melbourne Metropolitan area you can be rest assured locksmiths are still available to keep you secure. Learn more: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au//locksmithing-services-un/

08.01.2022 Not all tradespersons who advertise themselves as locksmiths are qualified, insured or police-checked. Learn why it is important to choose a Master Locksmith here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/why-choose-a-master-locksm/ #masterlocksmiths #locksmithingservices

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Joel Gurney of JG Lock Safe & Security, named yesterday as Australia’s Best Young Locksmith 2020! The award is coordinated by LSC, a Master Locksmiths Trade Member, who will host Joel in February for a tour of their facility in Melbourne. Congratulations also to the three finalists, Maxwell Dicks, Jesse Shepherd and Lauren Eaves. https://bit.ly/3ohisEo

06.01.2022 The MLAA offers a variety of services to its Business, Trade & Individual Members. Discover how to become a member here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/locksm/why-become-a-member/

05.01.2022 If you’re an AirBnB host, you want the check-in process to be as smooth as possible, but the first challenge is how to let your guests in the front door. There’s lots of different ways to grant your guests access, so what are the best locking solutions for AirBnB hosts? Combination locks, key safes or electronic locks? https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/blog/locks-for-airbnb-hosts/ #airbnbhost #airbnb #security #locksmith #locksmithing

05.01.2022 Get in touch with a Master Locksmith to evaluate the security level of your home or business. You can find your local Master Locksmith here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/ #security #masterlocksmiths #homesecurity

02.01.2022 Happy New Year! We look forward to growing and working with you in 2021.

01.01.2022 Check out our top 10 security tips to keep your home secure: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/security-tips/ #security #locksmiths #masterlocksmiths

01.01.2022 Looking for an innovative & resilient career path? Locksmithing is an essential service, still operating and evolving during these unstable times. Learn about how to become a locksmith here: https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/how-to-become-a-locksmith/ #locksmithing #newcareers

01.01.2022 Len Lorraway's Story MLAA Life Member & Passionate Advocate for Training Len Lorraway entered the locksmithing trade as a 9 year old, working alongside his father at Keycut Services Pty Ltd and standing on a box to bring himself up to bench height. ... When Len was 14, his father was hospitalised with a serious heart condition. As the eldest son of 7 children, Len left school to manage the family business and keep the family afloat until his father returned to work. Len continued to learn his trade as an employee trades assistant, progressing to partner and later co-owner of the family business with his wife Gayle. In those days, there was no locksmithing Apprenticeship. Workers started as trades assistants and learned on the job. It was many years before locksmithing became a recognized trade course at a technical college in Melbourne. When Len employed his first ‘apprentice’, he needed formal recognition of his skills before he could supervise this apprentice. In March 1989, Len closed his business and travelled to Brisbane to sit a test to obtain an Australian Recognised Tradesman’s Certificate. After the PMG Locksmith’s test proved unsuitable, the examiner recruited a locksmith, the late Graham Reid, to administer the MLAA locksmithing trade test. To Graham’s delight, Len not only demonstrated his proficiency, he also cleared a backlog of orders. Len was recognised as a Master Locksmith and became a member of the MLAA on 9 March 1989. Len completed scores of courses in his thirst to expand his locksmithing knowledge. He became an ASIO Approved Locksmith in September 1992 and remains one of the few SCEC-endorsed locksmiths in Queensland today. In 2003, he obtained a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training, and in 2013 he obtained a Diploma of Engineering from Melbourne TAFE in 2013. Len has been a passionate advocate for better locksmith training and assessment, providing feedback and input at every opportunity. Throughout his career, Len has trained nearly 40 apprentice locksmiths, including an MLAA Apprentice of the Year in 2014, and several second and third placegetters. He remains intensely proud of them all. Throughout his career, Len has kept abreast of issues and developments in the industry through his active membership of the MLAA. In the late 1990s, Len recognised the emerging opportunities in electronic security and began training and recruiting in this field. Len revels in catching up with fellow locksmiths at MLAA Conferences and industry events, and he values the many enduring friendships that have been forged out of a common passion for locksmithing and security.

01.01.2022 Welcome to all locksmiths in Auckland for the MLAA Lock Expo. The Lock Expo is open from 12noon Friday at 9am Saturday. If you are in the area and haven't booked, come on down to the Auckland Hilton and register.

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