Trades
Locksmith skills assessment
Locksmiths protect homes and businesses and are trusted with access. This scorecard covers lock installation, key cutting, forced-entry repair and access control so businesses can maintain licensed standards.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Locksmith skills you can score
These are the default Locksmith skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every tradesperson, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Lock Installation
Fits mortice, deadbolt and cylinder locks accurately and securely.
Key Cutting and Coding
Cuts keys accurately and maintains key records.
Lock Picking and Non-Destructive Entry
Opens locks without damage, ethically and lawfully.
Master Key Systems
Designs and maintains key systems for buildings and businesses.
Safe Servicing
Services and opens safes and cabinets within licence requirements.
Automotive Locksmithing
Works on vehicle locks, keys and immobiliser systems.
Electronic Access Control
Installs and programs keypads, cards and readers.
Emergency Callouts
Responds quickly and calmly to lockouts and break-ins.
Identity Verification
Verifies customers' entitlement before providing access.
Door and Hardware Repair
Repairs and adjusts doors, hinges, closers and hardware so locks work smoothly.
Legal and Licensing Compliance
Follows licensing, privacy and record-keeping rules.
Customer Service
Communicates clearly and treats clients respectfully.
Levels included with Locksmith
Locksmith starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Level” for trades, so tradespeople can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Apprentice Year 4
- Tradesperson
- Advanced Tradesperson
- Supervisor
How Locksmith works in SkillScorer
Score
Each tradesperson in a crew is scored on the Locksmith skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank tradespeople, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Locksmith skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's crew.
Locksmith scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Locksmith scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Locksmith scorecard covers 12 skills: Lock Installation, Key Cutting and Coding, Lock Picking and Non-Destructive Entry, Master Key Systems, Safe Servicing, Automotive Locksmithing, Electronic Access Control, Emergency Callouts, Identity Verification, Door and Hardware Repair, Legal and Licensing Compliance and Customer Service. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are tradespeople scored in Locksmith?
Every tradesperson is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Locksmith?
Locksmith starts with these levels (called “Level” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Apprentice Year 4, Tradesperson, Advanced Tradesperson and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Locksmith skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In trades the app talks about tradespeople, crews and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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