Jobs for Former Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

First step

• Most common education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) (48% of workers).
• Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree — more preparation than your current job.
• On-the-job training: over 4 years, up to and including 10 years.

Skills to add

Equipment Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Systems Evaluation

Is this right for you?

• Exposure to hazardous conditions
• Mistakes can have serious consequences
• Tight deadlines are common

First step

• Most common education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) (71% of workers).
• A certification can help.
• On-the-job training: over 4 years, up to and including 10 years.

Skills to add

Coordination · Operations Analysis

Is this right for you?

• Long hours on your feet
• Work outdoors in all weather
• Tight deadlines are common

First step

• Most common education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) (90% of workers).
• On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.

Skills to add

Operations Analysis · Negotiation · Coordination

Is this right for you?

• Work outdoors in all weather
• Tight deadlines are common
• Long hours on your feet