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Certification

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Certification Description
The designation for Certified Automotive Locksmith is CAL. An Individual who is a CAL has passed the exam for Certified Automotive Locksmith and has a good working knowledge of all aspects of automotive locksmithing.

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Automotive Locksmith Website

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Master Locksmith Website

Certification Description
A CMST has successfully demonstrated advanced proficiency in safe and vault related categories.

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Master Safe Technician Website

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Locksmith Website

Certification Description
A CPS has successfully demonstrated proficiency in 17 safe and vault related categories.

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Professional Safe Technician Website

Certifying Organization
Associated Locksmiths of America
http://www.aloa.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Registered Locksmith Website

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