The Academy of Ontario Locksmiths was started in 1986. The purpose for starting the Academy was to educate the locksmiths in all aspects of the trade and of course to ultimately be the leader in locksmithing education. We are just that. We have been chosen to be the learning centre for the in classroom portion of the newly formed apprenticeship program for the province of Ontario. Since its inception, the Academy has most definitely blossomed. We are the leaders in locksmith education and very proud of it.

The Academy of Locksmithing was formed under the guidelines of the Private Vocational Schools Act to provide professional technical training in the field of locksmithing. This training is presented at various levels geared to the students' knowledge and skill level. Courses are primarily designed to introduce locksmithing as a tradesman's skill and provide practical exercises to the novice student.

Academy classes are routinely scheduled throughout the year to meet student demand. Classes are conducted during the evening Monday through Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Testing and evaluation (written and practical) are held on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students receive a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of testing.

Students will be eligible for membership in the greater Association of Ontario Locksmiths, and will have gained the valuable and necessary skills and connections to find employment as locksmiths.

The Ontario Association of Locksmiths.

Tours are available for prospective students. The Academy is conveniently located on Midland Avenue near the 401/Kennedy Road interchange, close to hotels and restaurants, with public transportation stopping within a moments walk of the facilities.