Program Goals and Outcomes

Locksmith Training Goals and Outcomes

The Locksmith & Home Security Technician Career Diploma helps you prepare for an entry-level career as a locksmith or home security technician.

Locksmith & Home Security Technician

Career Diploma

2 months

As low as $59/mo

Full Program Overview

1-800-275-4410 (10AM - 6:30PM ET)

Program Goal

The program goal for Penn Foster’s Locksmith & Home Security Technician Program is to prepare students for an entry-level career as a locksmith and/or home security technician.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Identify roles and career opportunities for locksmiths and home security technicians.
Explain how to identify, create, and duplicate keys.
Define locks and the common methods and tools used to open locks without keys.
Recognize the components of a common mechanical safe lock and the procedures used to dial open, service, and change combinations.
Describe home security and the role of the home security technician.
Discuss electrical knowledge and licensing requirements needed as a home security systems technician.
Explain the components that make up an access control system and how to choose components to fit the needs of the system.
Identify installation options for closed circuit TV and other detection and monitoring systems.