49-9094.00Apprenticeship

Locksmiths & Safe Repairers

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Administrative and Support Services
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Key Tasks

  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
  • Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
  • Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
  • Open safe locks by drilling.
  • Set up and maintain master key systems.
  • Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
  • Keep records of company locks and keys.
  • Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
  • Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
  • Install alarm and electronic access systems.
  • Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
  • Unlock cars and other vehicles.
  • Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
  • Read blueprints and project specification manuals to recommend appropriate hardware and electronic locking devices.

Skills

Repairing
63%
Critical Thinking
60%
Time Management
56%
Speaking
53%
Active Listening
53%
Service Orientation
53%
Quality Control Analysis
53%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Troubleshooting
50%
Installation
50%
Operation and Control
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Equipment Selection
47%
Operations Monitoring
47%
Equipment Maintenance
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Writing
44%
Mathematics
41%
Active Learning
41%
Monitoring
41%
Coordination
38%
Systems Analysis
38%
Instructing
35%
Management of Personnel Resources
35%
Learning Strategies
35%
Persuasion
31%
Management of Material Resources
28%
Negotiation
28%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Technology Design
19%
Programming
16%
Operations Analysis
6%
Science
0%

Knowledge

Mechanical
81%
Customer and Personal Service
75%
Public Safety and Security
69%
Administration and Management
62%
English Language
62%
Law and Government
60%
Sales and Marketing
58%
Education and Training
57%
Mathematics
55%
Computers and Electronics
55%
Administrative
51%
Economics and Accounting
50%
Building and Construction
50%
Personnel and Human Resources
43%
Engineering and Technology
41%
Design
41%
Transportation
40%
Telecommunications
39%
Communications and Media
36%
Production and Processing
36%
Physics
36%
Psychology
21%
Chemistry
20%
Geography
17%
Foreign Language
14%
Therapy and Counseling
12%
History and Archeology
9%
Sociology and Anthropology
8%
Philosophy and Theology
7%
Medicine and Dentistry
5%
Food Production
4%
Biology
2%
Fine Arts
1%

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Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
75%
Near Vision
75%
Finger Dexterity
72%
Visualization
66%
Control Precision
66%
Manual Dexterity
63%
Oral Expression
63%
Deductive Reasoning
60%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Information Ordering
60%
Oral Comprehension
56%
Inductive Reasoning
53%
Written Expression
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Extent Flexibility
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Multilimb Coordination
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Far Vision
47%
Category Flexibility
47%
Depth Perception
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Wrist-Finger Speed
41%
Hearing Sensitivity
41%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Static Strength
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
38%
Speed of Closure
38%
Reaction Time
35%
Auditory Attention
35%
Dynamic Strength
31%
Memorization
31%
Originality
31%
Number Facility
31%
Stamina
28%
Time Sharing
28%
Response Orientation
28%
Gross Body Coordination
28%
Sound Localization
25%
Explosive Strength
25%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Rate Control
25%
Night Vision
22%
Peripheral Vision
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Getting Information
85%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
83%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
82%
Handling and Moving Objects
79%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
79%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
78%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
78%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
77%
Controlling Machines and Processes
74%
Thinking Creatively
73%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
72%
Documenting/Recording Information
72%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
72%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
71%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
71%
Scheduling Work and Activities
70%
Performing General Physical Activities
70%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
69%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
66%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
65%
Working with Computers
65%
Performing Administrative Activities
64%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
62%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
62%
Training and Teaching Others
62%
Processing Information
61%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
61%
Analyzing Data or Information
60%
Selling or Influencing Others
59%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
59%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
58%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
58%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
57%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
57%
Coaching and Developing Others
56%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
55%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
55%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
52%
Developing and Building Teams
49%
Staffing Organizational Units
48%
Assisting and Caring for Others
47%

Work Context

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

99%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

95%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

89%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

87%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

87%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

85%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

84%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

83%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

79%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

76%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

75%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

75%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

73%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

73%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

73%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

72%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

71%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

71%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

67%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

66%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

66%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

65%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

65%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

64%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

60%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

59%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

58%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

55%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

54%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

50%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

49%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

48%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

48%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

47%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

46%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

45%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

42%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

41%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

41%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

41%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

39%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

39%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

39%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

27%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

22%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

21%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

20%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

20%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

19%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

16%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

15%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

15%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

13%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

13%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

10%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

2%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

62%

Post-secondary certificate

15%

Less than high school diploma

8%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

85

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

62

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

20

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

10

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

6

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

1

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
88%
Dependability
85%
Integrity
84%
Cautiousness
76%
Perseverance
55%
Self-Control
42%
Self-Confidence
38%
Initiative
33%
Stress Tolerance
33%
Achievement Orientation
32%
Intellectual Curiosity
29%
Adaptability
24%
Sincerity
22%
Innovation
20%
Cooperation
17%
Humility
11%
Empathy
4%
Social Orientation
1%

Work Values

Independence
61%
Working Conditions
45%
Achievement
39%
Relationships
39%
Recognition
33%
Support
33%

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