<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Locksmithing is an 18-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to take exams online and the flexibility to learn at their own pace. The program covers hardware installation, master keying, lock picking, and key business concepts related to the trade. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, tools, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Locksmithing program should have an interest in tools, hardware, and mechanics. Though not required, students may have some experience working for a locksmith. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Locksmithing consists of 18 comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive introductory notes from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Locksmithing Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> The Locksmithing Business - Basic Locks and Keys</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Directories - How LocksWork</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Pin Tumbler Locks, Locksmithing Tools</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Introduction To Master Keying and Security</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Hardware For Doors, Fitting Locks Into Doors</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Introduction To High-Security and Pushbutton Combination Locks</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Locks - Their Design and Function</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td>Keyways and Master Keying</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td>High-Security Locks</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Interchangeable Cores</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Automotive Locksmithing</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td>Modern Alarms</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Home and Business Services</td></tr> <tr><td> 14 </td><td> Decoding, Picking and Emergency Entry</td></tr> <tr><td> 15 </td><td> Combination Locks</td></tr> <tr><td> 16 </td><td> Electrical Access and Exit Control Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 17 </td><td> Key Duplicating Machines</td></tr> <tr><td> 18 </td><td> The Business of Locksmithing</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Locksmithing program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in the locksmith business. You will have the opportunity to pursue locksmith and keying specialist positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Locksmith shops </li><li>Security organizations </li><li>Hardware stores </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Locksmithing program may be able to pursue associate's degrees related to the locksmithing trade. These programs may prepare students for supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering </li><li>Associate of Mechanical Drawing </li><li>Associate of Precision Metal Work</li></ul>