Letter from the National Chairman

Greetings to all.

Our AGM was held in Cape Town this year, on the 27th May 2016, the Executive Committee was elected as follows: National Chairman - Alan Jurrius National Wise Chairman - Johann Du Preez National Treasurer - Elsa Milwidsky

Gauteng Chairman - Alan Jurrius Kwa-Zulu Natal Chairlady - Maritsa Gouws Free State Chairlady - Leanie Louw Western Cape Chairman - Lawrence Romburgh Eastern Cape Chairman - Greg Kahn Northern Province Chairman - Donald Taylor While 2016 has been a challenging year for Businesses, we look forward to a positive 2017. I would like to thank all our Branch Chairman and Ladies and Members who supported the various Lasa meetings throughout the year.

Congratulations to Lavinia Gluckman from Joe Davis who won the Lasa Golf day, beating all the men.

Congratulation to Maritsa Gouws for reaching the top 25 finalists in the Mrs. South Africa

LASA attended the recent Roadshow held by PSIRA regarding the minimum training requirements for registration with the Authority. Following this meeting the authority has released a industry circular: where they have extended the period for comments by 6 months, I have included this article in the news please read it.

On behalf of Cheryl and myself, I would like to wish everybody a safe and Happy Holiday Season and a merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Kind regards

Alan Jurrius

National Chairman.

Letter from National Vice Chairman

Dear Fellow Locksmiths,

It is with disbelief that I am writing this content for the LASA news. Disbelief in how quickly this year

passed. It feels as if I wrote an article for the year end LASA news a couple of months back, but indeed

another year has flown by.

2016 was full of challenges. The rand dollar fluctuations played havoc with the prices of imported goods

and in the majority of cases, Locksmith shops had to absorb these increases as it became more and more

difficult to pass the additional cost burden onto the consumer. This has brought about that Customer Care is

now more important than ever.

My LASA time was dedicated to PSIRA and SASSETA matters.

PSIRA has taken a number of unregistered Locksmith service providers to task, but LASA are not happy

with the progress in this regard and a lot still needs to be done regarding policing of unregistered

Locksmiths.

The Trade of a Locksmith is a recognised occupation listed in the Gazette:

Listing of Occupations as Trades for which Artisans Qualifications Are Required.

I am driving the process together with the QCTO and SASSETA in having the current Learnership training

changed to Artisan training. Current training material will have to be aligned to occupational realigned

training material and time frames. Although this will entail a monumental amount of work I do not foresee

the process to be a lengthy one, as Artisan training has become a priority. LASA has submitted the relevant

motivation and will keep all interested parties informed of future developments regarding training.

Whether you are taking a break or “keeping the pot cooking” over the festive season, I wish you all a

Blessed and Safe Festive season.

May 2017 bring Love, Health and Prosperity to each of you and your families.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Johann Du Preez National Vice Chairman

Dear Members,

After an extremely trying year business has been very difficult and costs such as petrol, product and equipment has more than doubled making life

very difficult for all of us who run business on a day to day basis.

On behalf of the LASA Treasury I want to congratulate the Training Centre’s for fantastic results and achievements of the Learners who have

now been trained and groomed to fill an active contribution to become productive and employable people to contribute to society.

Sincere thanks goes to our National Chairman Alan Jurrius for a sterling job done by him. Also very big thanks go to Dora Ryan for all the hard

work that she has contributed to the successful Administration of LASA.

With the best wishes to all the members for a wonderful festive season and we trust that the coming year will bring good fortune to all the

members who work so hard in our Industry. MANY THANKS, ELSA MILWIDSKY.

FROM THE NATIONAL OFFICE:

Contact Details for Locksmith Association of South Africa

P.O. Box 4007 Randburg 2125.

Pine Park Centre - Office 4 - Dalmeny & Bram Fisher Drive - Randburg

Tel: - 011 782 1404 - Fax: - 011 782 3699 - Fax to E-Mail - 0866462370

E-Mail. - lasa@global.co.za - Web Site - www.lasa.co.za

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BEREAVEMENTS AND CONDOLENCES

On behalf of the Chairman, the Executive Committee and all the members of LASA, our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy are extended to:

Johann and Christine Du Preez from Masterkey have lost their Father and Mother - John Cockburn and Patsy Cockburn.

Neville Smit from Germiston Locksmith - Gregory Farah from Campbell Locksmith Derek Jurrius from Derek’s Locksmith

BIRTHDAY WISHES;

To LASA members and their staff who celebrated their birthday in 2016/2017, sincere best wishes to each and every one of you. We wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead and may you have many, many more. Hope you all had and will still have a stunning birthday!

EXTENSION OF THE COMMENTS PERIOD BY 6 MONTHS - DRAFT TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude to all stakeholders who attended and participated in the consultation sessions that took place during August/September, following the publication of the proposed Draft Training Regulations on 24 June 2016, Government Gazette number 756. It was and still is the intention of the Authority to ensure that we create an inclusive process that takes into consideration all role players critical to the private security industry before Draft Training Regulations are finalised or promulgated thereof. Without a doubt, consultation sessions enabled all stakeholders to be part of the way forward that will be beneficial to entire private security industry.

During the sessions, stakeholders acknowledged that there is a need to improve training standards, however the critical challenges in relation to Training Costs, Material and Time must first be addressed and resolved properly before the Training Regulations are finalised and promulgated. Another comment that came out very strongly from all stakeholders across the board was the ‘request for PSIRA to uplift the current moratorium placed on accreditation of training providers’. This will allow a parallel process that is aimed at promoting the necessary industry transformation and further preparing the role players to go through the transition without any compromise. Furthermore, the industry demanded a joint quality assurance process between PSIRA and SESSATA that is aimed at eliminating the current accreditation delays experienced.

Based on the consultation sessions and constructive comments received from the various role players, PSIRA has taken a decision to extend the comments period by 6 months. As mentioned during the consultation sessions, we want to use the extended comment period to establish sector-base committees that will also include other role players such SASSETA and QCTO definitely advise, guide and shape the final Training Regulations before they get promulgated. It is very important to comprehend the various dynamics that exist within the private security industry and our training should support these.

PROPOSED NEXT STEP

Establishment of Sector-based Advisory Committees inclusive of industry role players to collectively

review comments received during the consultation sessions. These committees will help in providing

the necessary industry proficiencies and advice critical towards shaping the quality of the Final Draft

Training Regulations.

Thorough review the Training Material, Costs and Time for proposed training new standards.

Review of the Grades to be aligned to the current changing landscape and growth of the industry.

Capacity building workshop for the industry to enable a smooth and successful transition.

PSIRA to consider uplifting the current moratorium placed on accreditation of training providers. This

will allow a parallel process that is aimed at promoting the necessary industry transformation and

further preparing the role players to go through the transition without any compromise.

The development of a joint quality assurance process aimed at eliminating the current accreditation

delays experienced by the industry.

Please note that the Authority will in due course send out invitations for stakeholders to nominate representatives as per the various classes and categories existing within the private security industry.

The Gauteng AGM was held at Jabula on the 8th July 2016.

The Gauteng Executive Committee was elected as Follows:

Branch Chairman: Alan Jurrius Branch Vice Chairman: Clinton Du Plessis

Committee Members Johann Du Preez

Elsa Milwidsky Theo Strydom - Suppliers Representative - SA Lock

Jason Bunning Suppliers Representative - B & B Locksmith Distributors Shawn Bartlett - Suppliers Representative - Sanlic House of Locks

Northern Province Branch Chairman: Donald Taylor

I would like to thank all the Suppliers for their support and Presentation on the evening. B & B Locksmith Distributors - Keytek

Sanlic House of Locks Multi Lock SA Lock

Keymaster - (Automotive Locksmith Supplier)

A luck draw was held and Willie De Beer from Martins Locksmith won an Assa Abloy Pinning Kit. New Membership Certificates were awarded to: Vault Lock and Safe -Pretoria - Rodney Malan Locksmith Wise – Secunda – Gerhard en Andries Botha Shakti Engineering – International Member Zambia – Keyur Panchal

Wishing all a Happy and Safe Holiday Season

Kind regards

Alan Jurrius

Chairman Gauteng.

LASA FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE BRANCH CONTROLED BY WOMEN LOCKSMITHS

The LASA Free State & Northern Cape Committee 2016 to 2017

From left to right: Tshidi Mochichane - Vice Chairlady and Co-Owner of Mangaung Locksmiths,

Leanie Louw - Chairlady and Director of Louws Locksmiths, Nadine Jacobs - Secretary and Debtors Clerk of Louws Locksmiths.

As the Newly Elected Executive Members of the FS & NC LASA Branch we would like to endeavor to see that Locksmithing in the Free State grow even further. We

form a Formidable Team.

Leanie Louw

LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE BRANCH

Chairlady: Vice Chairlady: Secretary:

Leanie Louw Tshidi Mochicane Liezel Jansen

Tel: 051-4488622 Tel: 051- 4442549 Tel: 051-4488622

Fax: 051-4479775 Fax: 051- 4444925 Fax: 051-4479775

Cell: 0723848664 Cell: 0781712808 Cel: 0826522622

ADDRESS ALL CORRESONDENCE TO:

leanielouw@mweb.co.za or P.O.Box 733, Bloemfontein, 9300

This is the Free State and Northern Cape Chairperson’s Report for 2015 to 2016

Good day to everyone who took the time to attend the 2016 National AGM of the Locksmith Association of South Africa in Cape Town. Firstly I have to apologise for my non-attendance.

The past year in the Free State and Northern Cape Branch a new Committee was elected. The Committee consists of:

Chairlady Leanie Louw Vice Chairman Tshidi Mochicane Secretary Nadine Jacobs

Thank you Tshidi and Nadine for making yourselves available for election I believe and trust we will further this noble trade of ours and take it to new heights in the Free State & Northern Cape Provinces.

The last FS & NC branch AGM was held at 35 Krause Street at the Louws Billiards Room, Bloemfontein and there were 32 people that attended the AGM. We were also very fortunate to have Mr. Louw give us an exhibit of a new safe scope that is available on the market for the fraction of the price we pay. We really enjoyed the display and information seminar, and after the AGM he was inundated with questions.

This year we gave our members something different than the usual LASA FS & NC Branch AGM. We had a picking competition on hand that was very exiting indeed. The participants had to pick 3 locks, namely a 7 Lever Safe Lock, a Cisa 60 mm Padlock and an Iseo 5 Pin Euro Profile Cylinder. It was a neck in neck race to the end the eventual victor was Anton Laubscher from Pro Key with a 5.97 sec.

Mr. Rudi Louw from Joz the Key Man, Kimberley has expressed that his wishes to join the FS & NC Branch of LASA.

We also want pay our deepest regards to Mr. Pierre Wilson and his family as his dad passed away in April.

The Locksmith Training Centre in Bloemfontein has grown. Last year we were training 36 students in our new and improved facility with a big screen, DVD, work benches and every other teaching aid we could wish for. We sincerely hope we can continue training and developing new young talent from our community’s.

Lastly I want to thank LASA HQ for all their help though the year and I hope this relationship will continue in the coming year.

I sincerely hope everyone enjoys this National AGM.

Regards,

Leanie Louw Chairlady FS & NC Branch of LASA 23/04/2016

Just an update on the Eastern Cape Branch’s activities.

Suppliers give us very good back up support always and keen to host meetings.

Unfortunately had 3 passing’s: - Alec - Mostert Locksmiths,

- Eric - LA Number plates - Henry - Mcguyver Locksmiths

Three fairly good meetings attended in the Eastern Cape Branch.

We are planning to have a few competitions with prizes in the next quarter.

Many applications for membership, but without LASA regard or intentions to give back to our Industry.

Eastern Cape always upholds integrity of LASA and its good values.

Training continues in our training centre (Contact Leo on 0828823614)

Joe Davis Locksmiths turns the BIG 70 years old next year - watch this space.

Looking forward to a successful 2017!!!!

Best wishes & kind regards

Greg Kahn

Chairman LASA Eastern Cape Branch

Maritsa Gouws

Greetings!

Our AGM was held in October at Shongweni and it was a full house and so well supported by the locksmiths

The new committee for KZN was selected and they are as follows:

Maritsa Gouws Lock and Key Solutions (Chairlady) Tim Simpkin AA Locksmiths (Vice) Flo Erasmus Westville Locksmiths (Secretary)

Main sponsor for the night – CISA Food and drink sponsor – BB Sponsor – Sanlic House of Locks

Paul Gadd from Lock and Key Solutions won the main lock picking competition and will be flying off to Cape Town in the New Year. He has also won a lucky draw prize sponsored by Sanlic House of Locks Jan Cooper from City Locksmiths won a lucky draw prize sponsored by Sanlic House of Locks Adriaan Schoeman from City Locksmiths won a lucky draw prize sponsored by BB Frederick Mncwabe won a lock picking competition and won a door closer from CISA

Sanlic House of Locks, BB and CISA gave presentations on the night

Best wishes for the 2017!

Maritsa Gouws Chairlady KZN

Chairlady - Maritsa Gouws - Vice Chairman - Tim Simpkin

Adrian Schoeman -Lucky draw from B & B

Frederick Mncwabe won a lock picking competition and won a door closer from CISA

Paul Gadd from Lock and Key Solutions won the main lock picking competition and will be flying off to

Cape Town in the New Year. He has also won a lucky draw prize sponsored by Sanlic House of Locks

Jan Cooper from City Locksmiths won a lucky draw prize sponsored by Sanlic House of Locks

Our KZN Chairlady Maritsa Gouws entered the Mrs South Africa pageant in 2016 and she made it through as a Top 25 finalist.

The Grand Finale was held at Emperors Palace in November and Maritsa was working towards the Mrs Charity title The Mrs Charity winner raised over R150K for CANSA and Maritsa raised a total close to R60k for Pietermaritzburg. The contestants as a whole raised over R1.1M for CANSA.

Maritsa said that the experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity and she has met the most amazing people during her journey as a Top 25 finalist.

LASA National would just like to congratulate Maritsa on getting so far and for being brave. We are truly so proud of her.

SA Lock is growing rapidly and expanding every day. With great staff and an

excellent reputation in the industry we will soon be the market leaders. We have

recently appointed an additional internal two sales executives and appointed two

agents in assisting to service all the clients.

We are continuously looking for new innovations in the Locksmithing field and

expanding our knowledge together with all the supportive members.

Sa Lock pledges to give its full attention to customer detail and commit to provide

the best possible service!

We will have a national footprint in South Africa soon and hope to extend that to all

sub-Saharan countries.

Early 2017 sees a big move for Sa Lock as our Cape Town branch will up and

running.

SA Lock Trading (Pty) Ltd Physical Address: Unit 8 Meadowdale Business Park, Cnr Dick Kemp Str & Herman Str, Meadowdale, Edenvale P.O. Box 5179, Meadowdale, 1614 Contact Details: Tel: 010 140 0444 Fax: 086 426 3320 Web Site: www.salock.co.za

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After sale support and technical support.

VARIOUS TYPES OF KEYS SUPPORTED

-Automobile key (including Ford tibbe)

-Dimple key

-Single-sided domestic key

-Tubular key

Attending: Mr Lawrence Romburgh, Mr David Miller, Mr Glynn Moon, Mr Ogata Jones, Mr John Jarley, Mr Latief Dien Helen Meagan, Mr Alan Jurrius, Mr Johan Du Preez, Mr Mzwendile Manjiya, Mrs Lindelwa Manjiya, Mr Llewellyn Gallant, Mrs Antoinette Morrison, Mr Alan Mackinnon, Mr Eugene Lindeque, Mr Leroy van der Heydeand Mr Premish Prag.

Guests: National Chairman Alan Jurrius and National Vice Chairman Johan Du Preez.

The Chairman welcomed all members that have pitched.

The minutes from the last Annual General meeting were emailed to all and hardcopies were available on the desk which were proposed by Latief Dien and seconded by David Miller.

The Chairman thanked David and reinforced that Lasa is working for all members and that more members need to attend the meetings. He also wished for members to inform the Committee of any ideas or requests for future meetings that are beneficial to its members. He also advised that it is unfair for the suppliers to turn up at all the meetings only to have maybe four locksmiths attend. It is a waste of their time.

He thanked the suppliers for their sponsorship and attending of meetings over the last few years. Their support was much appreciated

The Chairman advised that one new member had joined the Western Cape and that was Rally Locksmith, the paperwork must just be finalised. He also advised that the application forms for membership are on the website of LASA.

The Chairman then introduced the National Chairman Alan Jurrius who thanked the Chairman for inviting them to the meeting. He advised that he was encouraged with the new committee and hoped that he could be of assistance to all in the future.

With regards to meetings, they have had the same problem in Johannesburg with attendance and what they found increased the attendance was having a workshop and also having the meetings on a Saturday afternoon.

He found Locksmiths wary of sharing their knowledge, which is understandable but this is necessary to keep all Locksmithing work with LASA members. As most locksmiths taught themselves through trial and error it was felt that it was necessary for locksmiths to try and do the work before relying on others for information. Johan Du Preez advised the members that there is plenty work out there for all and we need to assist members so as to stop unregistered Locksmiths from taking the work.

Antoinette from Mobile Locksmiths feels that there needs to be a group that you can call on for assistance should you need help. She found herself stuck on a mortice lock and needed assistance in removing the lock.

It was suggested that a workshop be put together to show her and others how to remove the locks, this however will come at a cost. It was also suggested that a whattsapp group be created for all of the Western Cape Members to enable them to seek information should they require assistance.

A list of all registered members will be available on the updated website of LASA, this will help in helping customers that you are not able to assist and prevent them from contacting someone that is not registered with LASA.

Alan Jurrius also advised what LASA has achieved over the past few years that being the training centres around the country educating future locksmiths with the correct courses and structured training they require. They will also RPL Locksmiths that have been in the industry for many years, but never got their certificates. The necessary health and safety instructions are part of the course with five theory books. The Locksmiths registration certificate is also recognised nationally.

Alan Jurrius also advised that the LASA website is in the process of being updated, that is one of the reasons why all the locksmiths must complete the information update form as this will assist customers search. All locksmiths will be requested to access the webpage regularly to ensure that it stays as one of the first options for potential customers to find a locksmith through the affiliation. This hopefully will assist in keeping the industry going as only qualified members will be assisting the public. This will also make the public aware of the association.

Alan Jurrius thanked all who attended the meeting and hoped for a better connection with the Western Cape and Head Office.

The Chairman wanted the members to supply input into hopefully increasing the attendance of members to future meetings going forward.

Mzwandile Manjiya from MLM key cutting found that it was not possible for him the go to the training centre for a year is not viable for nor could he leave his company for that length of time. He requested that a more compressed program be created to complete the course and acquire the relevant certificates. He noted that he had learnt from his employees whom he sent to the training school but needs to know if he has the correct knowledge. He was advised that he needs to gage where he is before doing his RPL, because should he not have enough knowledge he would have to repeat the RPL again and pay again. The Chairman advised that there will be a guide line available for members to do the RPL.

The Chairman also wanted feedback from training centre regarding students, maybe a list of students attending the training.

John Jarley wanted locksmiths to consider internships for his students, even a three month probation to give the students’ knowledge working in a workshop.

Eugene Lindeque suggested that a workshop of running small businesses might interest members. Premish Prag suggested that the meetings be lessened to three a year and all other information are via social media. It was also suggested that a Facebook page be created.

The Chairman agreed that the meetings should be a maximum of three and that will include the AGM. Also the meetings should be workshops where you receive tips and maybe organise gifts for the locksmiths from the supplier sponsoring the meeting.

The chairman informed the members of the new Committee, thanked the ESCO for attending and thanked both members and suppliers for attending the meeting. Best wishes & kind regards

Lawrence Romburgh Chairman LASA Western Cape

Maria Taylor – AGM 2016 Pieter Geyser - AGM 2016

AGM - Western Cape 2016 National Chairman opening the AGM

Central Locksmith E/C Chairman Eastern Cape

Clyde Bush & Travis Fourie Greg Kahn and Cheryl Jurrius

Lars Weichbrodt - Keymaster

Brian Gouws

B&B Locksmith Distributors B&B Locksmith Distributors

Guillaume van Greunen

Recognition Certificate’s Certificate’s for Members who have contributed to the success of the Locksmith Association of South Africa

Phil Roux Sam Louw

John Shawe Cheryl Jurrius

Darryl Schneeberger

S E C U R I T Y

E Q U I P M E N T

C E N T R E

Safe Sales Tips

Safe Sales Tips

Here are six questions to ask potential safe customers. “Use these questions to assess a customer’s risks

and needs so you can recommend the best safe that fits within budget.

1. Place of business or residence? Knowing if the safe is for a business or home will narrow down the

size and type of safe to recommend.

2. What are you storing in the safe? If a potential buyer wants protection against burglary and also

wants to keep documents safe from fire, you could recommend a SABS rated Burglary resisting

safe. Some firearms safes are also large enough to store additional items.

3. What size safe do you think you need? Whatever space a potential buyer thinks he or she needs,

Recommend 50% more. A common complaint from many first-time safe buyers is that the safe

ends up being too small.

4. Where will you store the safe? Be cognizant of where a safe will be stored so you can make

a plan on how to deliver and install it.

5. What rating is required for the insurance you’re trying to get?

6. What’s your budget? Lower prices tags for safes at retail stores might be appealing to a

potential buyer. To compete with these prices, you have to articulate the value of purchasing

a quality safe from a security professional.

New ID48 Vloning Solution by Kaba Ilco Corp (Silca)

Keys containing transponders first appeared in the early 90s. First versions of transponders were low tech when

compared with transponder systems in use today. A check of one key catalogue shows over 50 different varieties of

individual transponder keys which are now in use. Many transponder keys use the same key blade shape and key

code series but contain different levels of transponder security as manufacturers endeavor to keep ahead of possible

breaches in security. To continue servicing vehicles, locksmiths have had to invest in large transponder key

inventories in order to be prepared for the variety of transponder keys now in use.

A new solution from Kaba Ilco Corp. is designed to provide a way to simplify transponder key duplication. According

to Kaba Ilco, transponder keys used by up to 95 percent of the vehicles on the road today can be cloned with this

new cloning system called ID48. This includes over 200 vehicle models from the major automotive groups.

The ID48 system is an add-on product which must be used in addition to Kaba Ilco programming tools including RW4

Plus, Ilco EZ-Clone Plus, RW4 with Plus Box and Ilco EZ-Clone with Plus Box.

The ID48 Complete Cloning Solution consists of an M-Box, a software upgrade for either the existing RW4 or EZ-

Clone programming tool which you own, plus an M-Snoop. A personal computer or fixed internet connection is not

required to clone. Cloning can be completed via a smartphone or a tablet’s hotspot function.

Kaba Ilco Corp. has developed a new T48 transponder which can be almost universally used for the ID48 cloning

process. Exceptions are a few car models from Daewoo/Chevrolet, Kia and Pontiac. These exceptions require usage

of a T33 transponder for programming. A Kaba Ilco Corp. starter kit includes the software, the M-Box, the M-Snoop

plus 10 T48 transponders and 10 key shells.

Installation

Exact installation varies depending on the RW4 Plus, RW4 with Plus Box, Ilco EZ-Clone Plus or Ilco EZ-Clone with Plus

Box which you are using. Disconnect all electrical wiring before beginning the installation. Four pins extend from the

bottom of the M-Box. General instructions include placing the M-Box, top down, on a flat surface with the pins

extending upward. Remove the four rubber feet from the bottom of the existing RW4 or Ilco EZ-Clone machine,

install gaskets on each pin and fit the RW4 or Ilco EZ-Clone onto the pins. When using a Kaba Ilco programming tool

which has a separate Plus Box, the M-Box is installed in between the RW4/Ilco EZ-Clone and the Plus Box. Retaining

screws are furnished to hold the individual parts together. Re-install wiring as required.

A website is listed in the instruction manual. Once the installation is completed, users must register at the website in

order to access ID48 web services. In order to configure the M-Box, the device must be connected to a computer USB

port. A Windows program on the listed website guides the user through the configuration. During normal use, the M-

Box can be connected either to a local LAN network or to a wi-fi wireless network. Vehicles which use the T33

transponder do not require an internet connection to complete the cloning process.

Operation

An M-Snoop is part of the ID48 system. This device is used to log data in order to duplicate keys for cars using

Megamos Crypto transponders. An elastic band is used to fasten an operating key in a centered position against the

M-Snoop. The M-Snoop is equipped with an antenna and LED lights. Note: Kaba Ilco Corp. states that the M-Snoop is

the only device on the market today that can read original key data without the need for cutting a new key.

A data logging procedure consists of inserting the M-Snoop and attached operating key into the ignition and turning

the ignition ‘on’. LED1 will flash for a few seconds indicating that the first data reading is successful. Wait 10-20

seconds and repeat the same procedure again. LED1 will go on and LED2 will flash for a few seconds indicating that

the second data reading is successful. When LED1 and LED2 go off, turn off ignition and remove key. Wait 10-20

seconds and repeat the same procedure a third time. LED1 and LED2 will flash for a few seconds and then go out

indicating that the data reading is successful. Again turning the ignition to the ‘on’ position should turn both M-

Snoop LED lights permanently on.

This indicates that the M-Snoop has downloaded the information necessary for transferring to the machine RW4 or

Ilco EZ-Clone for key cloning.

Kaba Ilco Corp. offers a full line of look-alike transponder key blanks. The following Kaba Ilco key blank shells contain

an opening and a snap-in cap in the keybow to accept either a T48 or T33 transponder as needed. Some of these

blanks are popular in the international market and may not often be used in the North American market. Blanks

include:

B111-GTS

DWO4-GTS

FO21-GTS

H72-GTS

H84-GTS

HO03-GTS

HON58RTE-GTS

HU66-GTS

HU101-GTS

HYN14-GTS

HYN14R-GTS

HYN6-GTS

KIA3R-GTS

KW16-GTS

MAZ24-GTX

NI02-GTS

NE66-GTS

SIP22-GTS

SZ17R-GTS

TOY40-GTS

TOY43-GTS

VA2-GTS

Y160-GTS

The result is that with only a small grouping of key blank shells and a supply of T48 transponders, locksmiths can now

be prepared to enter the profitable world of transponder key cloning.

NB: JMA, Keyline and Erebi have also introduced Machines for Cloning ID48 Chips.

Multi-Locking

VW Ignition Cap Removal

I get a lot of people asking how to remove the Antenna cap from VW Ignitions to service the barrels. Below is a picture of where to drill a

1.5 mm whole 5mm from edge to depress the holding ring. Once depressed you can usually push or tap the cap off.

Quintin Brand (Knysna Locksmiths)

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NISSAN ALMERA

Locate loom on driver side of the door. You will find that once you have got the loom lose

that the wires can be pulled close to the gap in the door.

Locate the white wire with a blue trace. This wire will give you no reading on the probe.

Make sure you have earthed the probe correctly.

Pulse the wire with a positive signal. This will open the whole car. Including the boot

Quintin Brand (Knysna Locksmiths)

Auto Remote Programming GuideKEYS/TOOLS

The history of keyless entry systems is really a story of evolution. Just as the phone that you carry today bears

little resemblance to the telephones of our youth, today’s keyless entry systems have evolved and changed

radically since they were first introduced. And this evolution continues with new functions, technology and

capabilities being added constantly.

Ford is generally credited with the introduction of the first keyless entry system in 1980. That original system

was used on just four vehicles: the Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Lincoln Continental Mark VI and

Lincoln Town Car. The system consisted of a numeric keypad mounted on the exterior of the vehicle that

would give access to the vehicle without using a key. The keypad had a hardwired code that had two

functions. It was the default code if the vehicle lost power for some reason, and it was also used to program

the user’s personal code into the system. This same basic system is still in use today on many Ford and Lincoln

vehicles.

The first vehicle to use a radio frequency remote key-fob was the 1982 Renault Fuego, which was not sold in

the U.S. At that time, Renault and American Motors had a partnership, and in 1983 this system first appeared

on the 1983 Renault Alliance that was built in the USA and marketed by AMC. A sister vehicle, the AMC

Encore, also used this system in 1984. Soon, remote keyless entry systems began to appear on many other

vehicles in North America. Today it is hard to find a new vehicle that is not equipped for remote keyless entry.

Ten years later, GM introduced the first passive keyless entry system on the 1993 Corvette. This system would

automatically unlock the door(s) as the owner approached the vehicle. (The user could select whether to

unlock either the driver’s side door or both doors.) It would also automatically lock the doors, set the alarm,

and sound the horn as the owner walked away from the vehicle. Unlike modern proximity systems, this

system used a type of motion detector inside the remote that would transmit whenever the device was in

motion. As a result, the battery life of the remotes was relatively short. This system was plagued with

problems, tended to annoy the owners and their neighbours and was soon discontinued. (Imagine your next

door neighbour mowing his lawn while his car horn honks every time he moves away from his car.) But the

concept of a passive entry system was launched and the engineers learned a lot from that early system.

The first modern passive keyless entry system was developed by Siemens in 1995, and originally

implemented by Mercedes on the 1998 S-Class sedan, replacing the Mercedes infrared remote entry system.

Mercedes called the system “Keyless-Go” and it looked a lot like a modern FOBIK. The door entry system

used a radio frequency system, but the ignition was controlled by an infrared system built into the fob. On

early vehicles, the fob had to be inserted into a socket and turned to start the vehicle. Later vehicles used a

push-button start. Similar systems are now in use by over 30 manufacturers worldwide.

As a general rule, the doors are unlocked by way of a Low Frequency (LF) signal generated by the car that

triggers the fob to transmit its ID signal. The LF signal is transmitted from a series of antennas mounted

around the vehicle in strategic places such as in the trunk lid, door handles, around the edge of the roof, etc.

The LF signal is triggered when the user presses a button built into the door handle, pulls the door handle,

touches a membrane switch, or in some cases waves their foot under the rear bumper of the vehicle.

On modern proximity systems, the same basic thing goes on inside the car when the user presses the start

button or turns the start-knob. The LF signal inside the car triggers the fob to transmit its ID to the vehicle

and then the vehicle starts. For security reasons, the LF signal used inside the vehicle is very limited and

tuned to cover specific areas of the interior. Insurance carriers in the UK have developed a standard that is

now used almost universally that limits the ability of the fob to start the vehicle. The fob should be unable to

start the vehicle if it is more than 10 centimetres (slightly less than four inches) outside the vehicle. This is

primarily intended to eliminate the possibility of someone starting or stealing the vehicle while the owner is

standing nearby, such as when refuelling.

Why are the manufacturers pushing this technology? The simple answer to that question is that the

manufacturers are trying to drive more business back to the dealerships. The thinking goes that as the

owners lose, misplace, or damage the remote fobs, they will have to return to the dealerships for new fobs

and programming. Once at the dealership, management hopes that they may buy other accessories, or even

a new car. This is one reason why the frequencies of the fobs, button functions, and design of the fobs are

constantly changing, in the hopes of discouraging competition from people like us.

If you, as a locksmith want to compete in the area of remote fobs and programming, you need to understand

that you will be directly competing with the dealerships and the auto parts stores. One of the chief

advantages that we have in this market is that we offer key replacement, which is something that auto parts

stores do not offer and dealerships only offer at much higher prices and much longer wait times than

locksmiths. But if you plan to offer remotes and compete effectively, you will need to invest in inventory,

equipment, and advertising.

On-Board Programming

Programming of remotes falls into two categories: on-board programming and diagnostic tool programming. On-

board programming means that the remote programming procedure is built into the operating system of the vehicle.

The remote is programmed by executing a series of operations using various electronic components that are

incorporated into the vehicle. These operations can also include jumping connections in the OBD port, removing and

replacing fuses, opening and closing doors etc.

Below are two examples of on-board programming procedures that I’ve run into recently. I’ve chosen these two

procedures not because they are common, but to illustrate some of the odd things that on-board programming

procedures can include.

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Remove the radio fuse, fuse #17

Cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN three times within five seconds. The BCM will acknowledge that it

is in programming mode by cycling the door locks and activating the hatch release.

Depress and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter for up to 16 seconds. The door

locks and the hatch release will lock and unlock to indicate that the transmission has been received and

recognized. Release the buttons on the remote, but do not proceed further until the locks have finished

cycling.

Additional remotes can be added by repeating step three above for each remote.

Turning the ignition off and replacing the fuse will end the programming procedure.

2002 Toyota Camry (This procedure is used on many Toyota vehicles)

Begin with all doors closed except for the driver’s door. Driver’s side door should be open and unlocked, and

the key out of the ignition.

Insert and remove the key in the ignition two times within five seconds. Do not turn the key in the ignition.

Close and open the driver’s door twice within 40 seconds.

Insert the key and remove it in the ignition. (Do not turn it.)

Close and open the driver’s door twice within 40 seconds.

Insert the key into the ignition. (Do not turn it.)

Close the door.

Turn the key in the ignition from OFF to ON and then back to OFF at about one second intervals to select the

desired function – see below.

One time for add mode - to add a remote without erasing any previously programmed remotes

Two times for rewrite mode - to add a remote and erase all previously programmed remotes

Three times for confirmation mode - to see how many remotes are currently programmed.

Five times for prohibition mode - to prevent additional remotes from being added.

Remove the key from the ignition.

To confirm your mode selection, the power door locks will cycle from lock to unlock the same number of times

that you turned the key in the ignition. Note: If confirmation mode or prohibition mode has been selected,

opening the door will complete the procedure.

For the add or rewrite modes, within 40 seconds of power door lock confirmation:

Simultaneously press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote for one to one and a half seconds and

release.

Within three seconds of step A, press the lock button on the remote for more than one second and then

release.

If the remote has been successfully programmed, the power door locks will cycle once at this time. If there are

problems with the remote transmitter or the procedure up to this point the power door locks will cycle twice.

If this happens, verify that you have the proper remote and then repeat the procedure.

If additional remotes are to be programmed repeat steps A – C above.

Opening the driver’s door will end the procedure.

On-board programming procedures can be complicated and tricky to accomplish. The important thing is to read all of

the instructions carefully and follow them to the letter.

In 1998, I purchased a 1996 Nissan 300ZX that had been a demo unit. The remotes for the car had been lost

somewhere along the way and the dealership agreed to provide me with new remotes. When they arrived, the

mechanic spent the better part of an hour trying to use an on-board procedure to program them with no success.

When he got called away to answer the phone, I went through the instructions myself and programmed the remotes

on the first try. The difference was that one of the instructions said to start with all doors open. The mechanic didn’t

consider the rear hatch to be a door, so he left it closed. When I did it, I opened the rear hatch as well as the other

doors and the procedure went right through. The bottom line is that you need to pay close attention to the details

when using an on-board procedure.

So where do you find the instructions for these on-board procedures? Your first thought might be to simply do an

internet search, but in my experience, that is the very last place to look. The matches you will get are mostly from

“teaser sites” trying to sell you stuff. Some of these sites have set off all kinds of alarms with my anti-virus software.

I’ve also found that when you do get programming info from a random site, it is often wrong.

I recently needed to program a remote for a 2004 Cadillac Deville Limo and I didn’t have my regular info with me, so I

did a Google search and came up with three different on-board programming procedures, none of which worked. As it

turned out, that vehicle did not have on-board programming and the remotes can only be programmed with a

diagnostic device.

One of my main sources of information is the Autodata Key and Remote Programming manual, which is available

from most wholesalers who sell remotes. The title of the book is a little misleading, since it contains very little key

programming information. It does, however, cover a huge amount of on-board programming information. The book

is also available on disc as well. Some wholesalers will provide on-board programming information along with the

remotes when needed, but not always. The better remote wholesalers also offer comprehensive tech support. The

availability of tech support is one of the main factors that I use to choose a supplier.

The most reliable and accurate source of information that I use is ALLDATA (www.alldata.com). They offer some of

the best and most up to date information in a variety of formats ranging from “Do It Yourself” (DIY) to full-blown

dealership level information on a subscription basis. The costs vary according to the level of information that you

need and whether you want to use the services on a subscription basis or on a case-by-case basis.

Diagnostic Tool Programming

On-board programming began going out of style with the manufacturers about ten years ago. Gradually,

programming procedures that require diagnostic equipment began replacing on-board procedures. However, even

today, some vehicles may have on-board procedures that can be used in addition to the procedures that require a

diagnostic tool. If you really want to get into selling keyless remotes, you simply can’t get by today without a

diagnostic device.

In my truck, I carry four different diagnostic devices at all times and I can already see the need for at least two more. I

don’t use all of those tools for remotes, but all of them have at least some remote programming capabilities.

The tool that I use the most for remotes is the MVP Pro tool from Advanced Diagnostics (AD). I love the fact that the

database of remote programming procedures is constantly being updated. I also love the fact that tokens are not

normally required for programming remotes with the MVP Pro. The T-Code Pro tool has the same capabilities as the

MVP Pro with the appropriate software packages. The choice of which tool to purchase will depend on the volume of

your business. In my case, the MVP Pro seems to be the most cost-effective choice, but I am located in a relatively

small tourist town and as a one-man shop, I can only handle so many jobs in a day.

Another feature of the MVP Pro that I love is the companion phone app called ADiQMobile. This low-cost app is

available for both the Android and iPhone platforms. It includes a wealth of information that I consult several times a

day. In fact, if I had thought to consult it on that 2004 Cadillac limo, I would have saved myself a lot of time and

aggravation.

Many manufacturers have multiple programming procedures that AD refers to as “System Types.” AD numbers these

systems and the devices allow you to choose the appropriate system by number. With a simple lookup in the AD

phone app, I can find out if the machine is capable of programming a remote for the vehicle in question, which system

type to use, and which dongle I will need to use on my MVP Pro. This is important information that can be a real time

saver. As an example, the last time I programmed a Hyundai remote, 17 system types were available. The phone app

told me that the correct procedure should be one of two different system types for the vehicle that I was working on,

which saved me a considerable amount of time.

As a general rule, diagnostic tool programming of remotes is pretty simple. After hooking up the tool, you select the

vehicle and system type from a menu and follow the instructions. Somewhere along the line you will be asked to press

some buttons on the remote and the vehicle will usually respond by cycling the power door locks to acknowledge that

the programming step has been completed. The real fun starts when things don’t go as planned.

If you program very many remotes, you are bound to run into some that just won’t cooperate. If you are dealing with

a new remote, about the only thing that can go wrong with the remote itself is a dead battery. It’s possible that the

battery could be dead in a brand new remote if either in shipment or storage something was pressing on one or more

of the buttons for hours or days on end.

If you are dealing with a refurbished remote or heaven forbid, a remote supplied by the customer, virtually anything

could go wrong with the remote. The first thing I check is always the battery, but more often than not, it turns out

that the vehicle in question simply requires a different remote.

You can try programming a remote from a year earlier or later vehicle, but the easier way to determine the correct

remote for a particular vehicle is to simply ask the parts department at your local dealer. Of course you can’t just

come out and ask them, but with practice it’s easy to get the information you need. To begin with, get the VIN from

the vehicle and then call the dealer and tell them that you own the vehicle and want to get a price for a new remote.

Once you have answered all the questions and given them the VIN, be sure to ask them for the part number of the

remote to “make it easier when you come down to pick up the remote.” Once you are armed with the part number

from the dealer, call your remote supplier and they can then cross-reference that part number to get you the proper

remote.

Other troubleshooting steps you can take when a remote won’t program are to try some or all of the other system

types for that manufacturer. In the example of the Hyundai, that might have meant trying 17 different types, but this

often is the only alternative. Of course calling for tech support is also a good option if your supplier offers it. In some

cases you might want to call for tech support from the manufacturer of the diagnostic tool that you are using.

There are several different remote testers out there, but most of them are designed to help sell remote batteries and

they only look for a signal of adequate strength. The TBD003 Proximity / Smart Key Systems Tester from “The

Diagnostic Box” tests a lot more than signal strength, and can also be used to test many transponder system

components. The TDB003 can display signal levels, frequency measurements, signal waveforms and a number of

other useful features, if you know how to interpret the information. I don’t own one of these yet, but it is one of the

tools on my wish list.

Proximity Fob Programming

Proximity (prox) fobs take everything to the next level. If there are any out there that do not require a diagnostic tool

for programming, I have never dealt with it. Most of the early prox fob systems incorporated a programming slot

somewhere on the vehicle that new fobs had to be inserted into in order to program them. As the technology

improved, the programming slots are disappearing and many fobs can be programmed while simply being inside the

vehicle or by touching or holding the fob near the start button.

Nissan has been a leader in proximity fob use and they are on the verge of eliminating ignition keys from their

passenger vehicles entirely. If you want to compete in this market, you will need to invest in a quality diagnostic tool,

software, and a fair number of proximity fobs.

Programming Nissan prox systems was originally quite complicated, involving several operations. Further

complicating the job was that Nissan had three different types of systems. Some used a device much like a Chrysler

FOBIK called the “Intelligence System;” others used a twist knob mounted where the ignition lock would normally be,

and some used a push-button start system. The software for these different systems was complicated and confusing.

Some time back, Advanced Diagnostics introduced new software in the “Beta” section of the MVP Pro that greatly

reduced the complexity of dealing with the various Nissan systems. This software simply asks you to choose the

options, such as whether it has a turn knob or a push button, programming slot or no programming slot, for the

vehicle that you are working on. Once you have answered the questions, the machine walks you through the

procedure and before you know it, the programming is done.

Since I am based in a beach town, I have dealt with quite a few prox fobs, mostly Nissan and Lexus, that have been

lost in the sand, submerged in salt water, dropped from balconies and even one that was flushed down a toilet.

When a prox fob dies, the owner is stranded unless he or she has a second fob. If you don’t have the fob in stock, the

job will generally go to someone who does have it in stock.

When I first started selling prox fobs, I did it on a special order basis for people who wanted a spare prox fob. As I

learned which fobs were common in my area, I started ordering extra fobs for those applications until I built up a

stock of the more common fobs. I shudder to think how much money I have tied up in my stock of fobs and remotes,

but every time I get a call for one of those prox fobs in my stock from someone stranded on the beach, I know that

the investment is paying off.

Programming remotes and prox fobs is not for everyone. I have friends who own three local locksmith shops who

have decided that automotive work is just more trouble than it’s worth. As a result, I probably get 8 -10 referrals a

week from them for jobs ranging from duplicating transponder keys to replacing prox fobs. I return the favour by

referring them when I get a call for residential, commercial or safe work. Every area of the country is different, but I

have found that as a locksmith who specializes in automotive work, networking with other locksmiths, towing

companies and automotive repair businesses and the auctions has been a huge plus for my business

Lavinia Gluckman – Winner of the Trophy Leo Davis Locksmith

LASA TRAINING CENTRE GAUTENG The SASSETA Project for LASA Training ends on the 30th September 2015.

From the 40 Learners who started the course, only 37 of the Learners finished the course and were found to be Competent.

The Training Centre are working on upgrating the Locksmith Course Ware and this should be completed in the New Year.

There are a number of these Learners that have not found employment yet, please contact Dora on 011 782 1404 should you be interested in employing any of these Learners.

Regards Alan Jurrius

John Jarley, owner of Cape Lock and Key in Lower Scott Road shows off the keys made by his locksmith students.

By Aubrena Armstrong

OBSERVATORY is home to well-known learning institutions such as School of Hope, Obs Junior and Afda film school, but not many people know that hidden behind large grain trucks in Lower Scott Road lies South Africa’s first and oldest locksmithing academy.

The Locksmithing Association of South Africa (Lasa) Western Cape training centre is housed in the modest Cape Lock and Key store on the corner of Grant Street and Lower Scott Road.

The owner of Cape Lock and Key, John Jarley, along with his partner Latief Dien, pioneered the training centre for up and coming locksmiths more than 20 years ago. “We started the first locksmithing school in South Africa, which was called the Ernest Steyn and Martin Judith school of Locksmithing.

“The money that we made was distributed amongst the community where we built play parks for the mentally handicapped children,” said Mr Jarley.

The school initially up skilled locksmiths who were already in the industry. But when locksmiths were required to have qualifying papers and be registered to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira), Mr Jarley and Mr Latief changed the focus of the school to train aspiring locksmiths. Mr Jarley and Mr Latief became official assessors of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), which allows then to facilitate the locksmithing course.

The 40 students from all over the Western Cape fill the three workshops at the training centre, which is equipped with a range of locks, keys, tools and machinery.

The school has grown since it started its accredited course five years ago. Mr Latief said they started with 10 students.

The students are all funded by SASSETA, who pays for the course, the text books, plus a R2 500 stipend. When ObsLife visited the training centre, one student managed to open a lock in less than five seconds, without the use of a key. “There are a lot of other things they do. They do electronic locks, they get training on the cutting of keys on the machines,” said Mr Jarley. Because locksmiths are trained and often very efficient in opening all types of locks, a strong code of ethics govern the industry.

Mr Jarley said: “There is a major change in crime... Sometimes I’m amazed... at how the criminals managed to open the locks.” He said the only students with a clean criminal record are considered for the course. Kauthar Abdroef, a student at the training centre, said the course gives people a great opportunity to be skilled in a growing industry. She said without the opportunity, the students would just be another 40 unemployed people walking around.

KZN Training Center report 2014/2015 Out of 20 SASSETA students who qualified at the KZN training center 3 students were employed successfully at registered locksmith businesses. 2 Private students qualified and were both placed at locksmith businesses. 1 Private student is still busy in training and will qualify before February 2017. The training center has moved to bigger premises in 2016 and will be able to accommodate more students in the 2016/2017 period. The Assessor qualification was extended to 2017 and currently the assessor is currently undergoing a course in moderating. Regards KZN Training center Maritsa Gouws

Mr. Sam Louw, Owner of the LASA Locksmith Training Centre – Free State handing out LASA Locksmith Qualification Certificates to Students at the AGM of the LASA FS and NC Branch in

Bloemfontein

The LASA Locksmith Training Centre Free State had 36 Students in 2014/2015 under training for the National Locksmith Certificate All of them graduated at the end of 2015. Some of the students have been employed as Locksmiths in other provinces and others started their own Locksmith business. The National Locksmith Certificate has not only opened doors for our students in Locksmithing but in many other avenues like entrepreneurship and it also assisted them in bettering there life and uplifting not only them but also their family’s as well. We are very proud of each and every one of our students that graduated and that gave it their best for the entire course and are now qualified to do some Locksmith work.

We are however of the opinion that a year of practical training is not enough and to become a fully-fledged Locksmith more practical experience should be incorporated in the Learning Material so that once they enter the workplace they should be fully equipped and able. We as LTCFS believe that Locksmithing is not only a business but an art that has to be passed down from generation to generation to keep this noble art alive. What better way to do so than to uplift your local community whilst promoting Locksmithing and creating jobs at the same time.

We hope that in 2017 SASSETA will again be able to supply LASA with funding as we are getting a lot of enquiries and request of Students that would like to do the National Locksmith Certificate Training through our Training Centre.

Sam Louw Owner of the LLTCFS

LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA Tel: 011 782 1404 Fax: 011 782 3699 Fax to email: 086 646 2370 E-mail: lasa@global.co.za Web site: lasa.co.za

P O Box 4007, Randburg, 2125

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The Locksmiths' Association of South Africa is the representative body for the locksmithing industry in the country; the industry is regulated by an Act of Parliament and falls under the auspices of the Private Security Industry Regulatory authority. Lasa has branches in the Eastern Province, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Province and Western Cape. The Locksmithing Authority Particular reference is made to the need for the restriction of key cutting equipment and other specialist professional tools which, in the wrong hands, become weapons for the criminal. All Locksmiths are required by this Act (Act 56 of 2001) to register with PSIRA. The expertise of this Association is in its members' specialized knowledge and experience and it is for this reason that LASA has provided specialist knowledge to give guidance to the Insurance Surveyors' technical sub-committee for the grading of locks.

THE BENEFITS OF LASA MEMBERSHIP Problem solving Product workshopsTechnical workshops Advice on Labour problems Interchange of ideas, tips and tricks Locksmith training to National Standards

LASA is the officially recognized National organization that represents the Locksmiths Industry and deals with all issues relevant to the Locksmiths Industry at National and Government level e.g. The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) LASA and its Members have the support of Manufacturers and Suppliers. LASA members have access to products confined to LASA Members, such as safe picks and restricted profile key blanks. LASA is a member of SIA (Security Industry Alliance). LASA constantly strives to improve standards and conditions in our industry and promotes public recognition of LASA Members as professional craftsmen. LASA has a Labour Policy, contained in a Manual, available at nominal cost to Members. This Manual contains all information and forms required for employment, grievances and dismissal. LASA has a Bulletin Board on the website for confidential matters which can be accessed by a password provided to Members by the National Office. Once you are a LASA Member, you can also participate in: The sharing of tips - The sharing of techniques - The sharing of business skills - The sharing of workshop facilities Locksmith training to National Unit Standards Under new and Approved Training Centre's countrywide

Use of the LASA logo (restricted to full Members only)

TRAINING The Unit Standards, which form the framework for the training of Locksmiths, were registered by SAQA in August 2006. The courseware material has been developed and written. Assessors and Moderators have been trained and accredited and training facilities have been set-up and accredited. The LASA Training Centre s does assessments for Learners and provides Certificate’s for qualified Locksmiths. All Certificates are recognized INTERNATIONALY.

ALL MEMBERS SHALL SUBSCRIBE AND GIVE EFFECT TO THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE ASSOCIATION WHICH SHALL BE:

A) TO CONTACT HIS BUSINESS IN AN ETHICAL AND DIGNIFIELD MANNER: TO AVOID USING ANY

INPROPER OF UNLAWFUL METHODS OF SOLICTING WORK AND DECLINE TO PAY OR ACCEPT REMUNERATION FOR SUCH COMPATIBLE PATRONAGE;

B) TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORK IS DONE TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY;

C) TO ANALYSE PROPERLY AND IMPATIALLY SECURITY PROBLEMS RECEIVING HIS ATTENTION AND TO ADVANCE THE BEST POSSIBLE SOLUTION FOR THE NEEDS OF HIS CLIENT;

D) TO CO-OPERATE IN ADVANCING THE BEST INTEREST OF THE LOCKSMITHING TRADE BY INTERCHANGE OF GENERAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE WITH HIS FELLOW LOCKMSITHS;

E) TO REFRAIN FROM ASSOCIATING HIMSELF WITH OR ALLOWING THE USE OF HIS NAME BY ANY ENTERPRISE OF QUESTIONABLE NATURE, OR IN ANY MANNER COUNTENENCING MISREPRESENTATION;

F) TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE LOYALTY FOR HIS CRAFT AND TO INTEREST HIMSELF IN PUBLIC WELFARE, ALWAYS TO APPLY HIS SPECIALKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND TRAINING FOR THE USE AND BETTERMENT OF HIS CRAFT;

G) TO MAINTAIN ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT THE SECRECY AND SECURITY OF ANY SUSTEM CODES – NUMBERS, KEYS OR LOCK POSITIONS WHICH MEY BE ENTRUSTED TO HIM OR WHICH HE MIGHT BECOME AWARE OF DURING THE COURSE OF HIS PROFESSEIONAL WORK;

H) TO REFRAIN FROM ASSOCIATING HIMSELF WITH ANY PERSON OR ENTERPRISE WHICH, TO HIS KNOWLEDGE, HAS FOUND GUILTY OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE OR WHOM HE REASONABLY BELIEVES HAS COMMETTED A CRIMINAL OFFENCE.

The Locksmith’s Creed

A Locksmith always remembers

his public trust.

With him rests the security of property

and fortune.

As a public guardian he shuns the dishonest,

the wicked and the avaricious.

For thousands of years he and his predecessors have placed

trust and honour above temptation.

He is an artist at his trade and the symbol

of Skill and Integrity

to the world.

The lending out of keys is a Security Risk and is prohibited in terms of the LASA Constitution

and Registered Code of Ethics.

Therefore, the Locksmiths Association of South Africa advises members that the lending of keys is not

permitted under any circumstances.