Master Locksmiths Association

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The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) is not for a profit trading association representing a locksmith in the UK. It operates certification programs and referral programs to direct consumers to certified locksmiths. It was founded in 1958 and has about 1,400 members.

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Certification and referrals

Locksmiths do not come under the Security Industry Authority, and there is no government license for locksmiths. This means that anyone can trade as a locksmith regardless of background, motive or competence. In 2009 it became possible to get background checks on locksmiths (except full-time work by schools/hospitals etc.). This occurred when the Exception for Rehabilitation Act Offenders Act 1974 was amended in July 2009 after debates in the House of Commons and the House of Lords where MLA was added to the list which made it possible to obtain standard level CRB disclosure.

MLA has its own non-government certification process in which companies are inspected and regularly checked. There are currently about 350 Approved Companies, which can be found through the "Discover Locksmith" website reference program.

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Membership type

MLA has four member sectors:

• The British Locksmiths Institute - for educational programs
• Membership Sector - for private and corporate membership
• Affiliate membership sector - for manufacturers and distributors
• Guild Keycutters - for the keycutting industry

MLA offers three levels of individual membership - Student, Advanced and Personal Student. It offers two types of membership of the organization - Company Membership Approved for key manufacturer and affiliate membership for manufacturers and distributors.

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See also

• American Related Locksmith

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References

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External links

• Official website

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