Locksmith Apprenticeship

Full-time Apprenticeship

**Location**:Toowoomba

**Duration**: 42 months

**Closing Date**: 8/03/2024

**Position Overview**:
Our client, a Toowoomba based locksmith company is seeking an enthusiastic, and energetic Locksmith Apprentice to begin training as a mobile locksmith throughout Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. On offer is a full-time position for an apprentice, for immediate start to begin learning and expanding on knowledge and experience in the locksmith industry.
- The successful applicant would be joining an expanding locksmith company, and work/learn under experienced and high-quality locksmith tradespersons. With the intention of becoming an independent mobile locksmith upon completion of apprenticeship.
- Vehicle and tools will be provided to successful applicant once able to work independently and experienced in role at completion of apprenticeship.
- The standard work week is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional overtime, and on-call duties for additional income.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The employer is a full-service locksmith with opportunities to complete training and gain experience in every aspect of the industry such as:
- Domestic and commercial repair, service and installation.
- Design, supply and install of Restricted Master Key Systems (including high security areas).
- Automotive key cutting and transponder and remote programming.
- Safes (sales, installation, repairs, gain entry, restoration).
- Security screen sales and installation.
- Domestic and commercial electronic security (alarm systems, electric locks, etc.).
- Gain entry (lock picking).
- Key cutting.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Current Queensland Driver Licence.- Eagerness to learn all aspects of locksmithing and expand on knowledge.
- Flexible, reliable and well presented.
- Good communication both with work mates and customers.
- Effective time management skills with ability to think ahead and prioritise workload.
- Good judgement and problem solving.
- Ability to work within a close team environment and enjoy a friendly work environment.
- Ability to listen and follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- Act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective relationships both in the workplace, and with customers.
- After-hours /on-call locksmith available 1 week per month once experience permits.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience in customer service.- Mechanically minded.
- Positive attitude.

**Position Requirements**:
To fulfil the requirements of Locksmith Apprenticeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:
- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.