School of Lock and Electronic Security

Next Class Dates

Mag Lock-Electric Strike Installation – August 18th from 9am-5pm

30E/35E Electronic Security Technician – August 25 and 26 from 9am to 5pm

25E Locksmith Technician – August 11 and 12 from 8am-5:30 pm

2021 – School of Lock – U.S. Tour Has Begun! Book a Stop at Your Location.

We Have NVR’s, DVR’s, IP, Analog and POE Cameras, Live Alarm Panel and Power Connections at Each Desk. We Install Card Readers, Keypads, Strikes, Mags, Relays, Motions and Alarm/Access Control Programing.

Our Locksmith School Provides Individual Pin Kits and Hand Tools. Students Practice Re-keying and Master Keying Multiple Door Locks. We Install Deadbolts, Adjust Door Closers, Cut In Electric Strikes and Install Mag Locks.

In 1994 Our Instructor Was Awarded Certified Master Locksmith. Take a Class From a Technician With More Than 32 Years of Experience In Security.

All Above Courses Provide Va. DCJS Registration.

Hands-on Training

Hands-on training courses in Mag Lock and Electric Strike Installation; 25E Entry Level Locksmith; 35E Electronic Security Technician and 39E Electronic Security Sales.

Real World Examples

These Courses Are Based Upon Actual Installations That Professional Locksmiths and Electronic Security Technicians Perform Every Day!

Everything Low Volt! Relays; Timers; Fail Safe/Secure, Current Draw; REX; Inputs; Outputs; Parallel; Series; Momentary/Maintained; Riser Rated; Plenum; Amp-Hour; and more.

Upcoming Classes

Hands on Technical Training

We provide each student with a powered workstation that allow them to wire, terminate, program and test multiple security devices. Locksmiths will also be furnished with pin kits, lock cylinders, key machines and tools to re-key and master key door locks!
Lunch is included.

25E Entry Level Locksmith - 8am - 5:30pm

12 Student Maximum

August 11 and 12, 2021

30E/35E Electronic Security Tech. - 9am-5:30pm

12 Student Maximum

July 14 and 15, 2021 – Class Cancelled

August 25 and 26, 2021

30E/39E Electronic Security Sales 9am-5pm

The 39E class is scheduled when the class list reaches 5 students. To sign up, e-mail: director@schooloflock.com with your request.

Electric Strike/Mag Lock Installation

August 18, 2021 from 9am to 5pm.

Now a DCJS In-Service Registration Renewal Course!!

The School of Lock is located at: 6701 Cold Harbor Rd. Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 (Right Next Door to 7-11)

Meet Your Instructor

Timothy Chrisman, CML is a Master Technician with 35 years of continuous experience in the security industry.

From 1985-1988 Tim was NCOIC of the Base Locksmith Shop at Warner Robins AFB, Ga.

In 1992, Tim earned “Certified Master Locksmith.”

Installations include over 500 access control and security systems, 2500 cameras, 2000 electric strikes and over 800 mag locks.

When he’s not teaching locksmith or electronic security classes, Tim is still a full time technician.

It was a great class. Hands on environment that was not intimidating and Tim worked directly with each student, whether they had experience or was new to locksmithing. My wife will be attending the next class since she plans to help out in the locksmithing business. I highly recommend the class to anyone who wants to learn the locksmith and electronic security business. He is my go-to mentor!

Alex K.

I attended for my 25E class. I only signed up here because he was the ONLY one to respond to my email. His class was 100% worth the hour drive. It was very hands on, and he always stopped to answer questions. His experience and skill shows through in every aspect of his teaching style. If you are looking for a class, Tim is the teacher you want.

Virgil D.

A great DCJS course! A lot of hands-on experience and training, with a comprehensive workbook. I can't think of a reason to go back to another training school again.

David N.

Tim, put on a awesome class. Nice facility for a Hands on experience. I’ve been in the Locksmith business for many years and have taken many classes and I recommend his School.

Scott C.