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Lock picking and decoding of automotive locks

The complete training to learn how to crochet, decode, repair, and modify car locks using the professional tools of the trade.

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20h in-person and e-learning content

Do you specialize in troubleshooting, lock picking, and key duplication.

Ideal for workshops & professionals in troubleshooting.

Location: EMS Center (Île-de-France) + online platform
Prerequisites: Proof of activity as locksmiths; mechanics or specialized mechanics
Target audience: Professionals and individuals
Accessibility: Our format has been designed to accommodate people living far away or having professional constraints.
Access timelines: Start possible within 15 business days

PROMOTION PRICE: €1490 net

(Certified training eligible for OPCO, Agefice, France travail...)

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INTRODUCTION & PRESENTATION

What you will learn

C5

Identify blanks and analyze lock profiles through the study of different types of blanks, their profiles, and decoding methods in order to select the correct blank and prepare a compliant reproduction. Means including the destruction of locks.

C6

To open vehicles using various techniques such as finesse methods (lock picking), manipulation techniques, lock extraction, and electronic unlocking in order to provide a quick, adapted, and secure opening, with or without destruction depending on the situation.

C7

Decode a lock or a ignition by mechanical analysis or specialized tools using appropriate tools (Lishi, turbo decoder, examination of the wafers), studying the internal mechanism and the action methodology according to the profile in order to extract the cutting code and facilitate the reproduction or replacement of the key.

C8

Perform the cutting/engraving of the key by disassembling and reassembling locks, replacing the pins, interpreting the cutting code, and mastering engraving machines in order to adapt a lock to a key, create a new coding, and ensure precise and functional cutting.

Identify vehicle drafts, understand the mechanism of locks, decoding methods (Lishi, turbo decoder, wafers) and opening techniques (picking, bypassing, electronic unlocking, extraction/destruction if necessary)

Diagnosing the wear of a lock, recoding it by replacing the wafers, reassembling, and testing.

Master the cutting and engraving of keys from a code or an original, with expertise in machines and their tricks.

C5

Identify blanks and analyze lock profiles through the study of different types of blanks, their profiles, and decoding methods in order to select the correct blank and prepare a compliant reproduction. Means including the destruction of locks.

C6

To open vehicles using various techniques such as finesse methods (lock picking), manipulation techniques, lock extraction, and electronic unlocking in order to provide a quick, adapted, and secure opening, with or without destruction depending on the situation.

C7

Decode a lock or a ignition by mechanical analysis or specialized tools using appropriate tools (Lishi, turbo decoder, examination of the wafers), studying the internal mechanism and the action methodology according to the profile in order to extract the cutting code and facilitate the reproduction or replacement of the key.

C8

Perform the cutting/engraving of the key by disassembling and reassembling locks, replacing the pins, interpreting the cutting code, and mastering engraving machines in order to adapt a lock to a key, create a new coding, and ensure precise and functional cutting.

Identify vehicle drafts, understand the mechanism of locks, decoding methods (Lishi, turbo decoder, wafers) and opening techniques (picking, bypassing, electronic unlocking, extraction/destruction if necessary)

Diagnosing the wear of a lock, recoding it by replacing the wafers, reassembling, and testing.

Master the cutting and engraving of keys from a code or an original, with expertise in machines and their tricks.

C5

Identify blanks and analyze lock profiles through the study of different types of blanks, their profiles, and decoding methods in order to select the correct blank and prepare a compliant reproduction. Means including the destruction of locks.

C6

To open vehicles using various techniques such as finesse methods (lock picking), manipulation techniques, lock extraction, and electronic unlocking in order to provide a quick, adapted, and secure opening, with or without destruction depending on the situation.

C7

Decode a lock or a ignition by mechanical analysis or specialized tools using appropriate tools (Lishi, turbo decoder, examination of the wafers), studying the internal mechanism and the action methodology according to the profile in order to extract the cutting code and facilitate the reproduction or replacement of the key.

C8

Perform the cutting/engraving of the key by disassembling and reassembling locks, replacing the pins, interpreting the cutting code, and mastering engraving machines in order to adapt a lock to a key, create a new coding, and ensure precise and functional cutting.

Identify vehicle drafts, understand the mechanism of locks, decoding methods (Lishi, turbo decoder, wafers) and opening techniques (picking, bypassing, electronic unlocking, extraction/destruction if necessary)

Diagnosing the wear of a lock, recoding it by replacing the wafers, reassembling, and testing.

Master the cutting and engraving of keys from a code or an original, with expertise in machines and their tricks.

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Pedagogical approach

Pedagogical approach

20-hour module developing high-precision manual expertise in mechanical automotive locksmithing.

  • Pedagogy of the technical gesture with demonstration, reproduction, and repetition

  • Progression by levels: identification, opening, decoding, recoding, and cutting

  • Intensive manipulation on numerous locks and varied profiles

  • Complete professional equipment and development of tactile sensitivity

90-hour active training: intensive practice and gradual empowerment in engine control programming.

  • Spiral progression: fundamentals followed by advanced skills

  • Projects on real ECUs and professional cases (stage 1, E85)

  • 50 hours in-person (hands-on, demos) + 40 hours e-learning (theory, tutorials)

  • Mastery of tools (Kess, Winols...) and security (checksums, compliance)

Phase 1

Day 1 to 2 — Identification of drafts

Recognize and classify profiles

Laying the foundations of visual recognition.

Draft identification

Visual recognition sketches, profile classification, vehicle-sketch association. Develop the professional's eye.

Phase 2

Day 3 to 4 — Opening and decoding

Advanced reading techniques

Mastering lock picking, Lishi decoding, and turbo decoders.

Advanced techniques

Non-destructive lock picking, emergency techniques, Lishi decoding for all profiles, code extraction. Perfecting the technique and sensitivity.

Phase 3

Day 5 — Recoding and size

Finalization of the complete chain

Master all stages of intervention.

Comprehensive expertise

Recoding by replacement of sequins, key sizes (original codes), professional machines, ethics. Guarantee professional service.

CONCLUSION

The expertise in mechanical locksmithing that you will master.

The expertise in mechanical locksmithing that you will master.

A training focused on the precision of the gesture and the mastery of automotive locks.

Recognition of drafts and profiles

Quickly identify drafts and profiles suitable for each vehicle.

Recognition of drafts and profiles

Quickly identify drafts and profiles suitable for each vehicle.

Non-destructive opening techniques

Open vehicles by lock picking and emergency methods while preserving the lock.

Non-destructive opening techniques

Open vehicles by lock picking and emergency methods while preserving the lock.

Advanced lock decoding

Use Lishi and turbo decoders to read the chips and extract the cutting codes.

Advanced lock decoding

Use Lishi and turbo decoders to read the chips and extract the cutting codes.

Recoding and key size

Recode locks, replace tumblers, and cut keys from codes or originals.

Recoding and key size

Recode locks, replace tumblers, and cut keys from codes or originals.

Touch sensitivity and precision

Develop a fine tactile sensitivity, master pressure, and detect subtle signals.

Touch sensitivity and precision

Develop a fine tactile sensitivity, master pressure, and detect subtle signals.

Affordable emergency service

Set up a 24/7 locksmith service offer with adapted pricing and quick ROI.

Affordable emergency service

Set up a 24/7 locksmith service offer with adapted pricing and quick ROI.

CALENDAR

Our training calendar 2026

January 2026

From January 8, 2026 to January 9, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343287

January 2026

From January 8, 2026 to January 9, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343287

February 2026

From February 26, 2026 to February 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343288

February 2026

From February 26, 2026 to February 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343288

March 2026

From March 26, 2026 to March 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343289

March 2026

From March 26, 2026 to March 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343289

April 2026

From April 23, 2026 to April 24, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343290

April 2026

From April 23, 2026 to April 24, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343290

May 2026

From May 7, 2026 to May 8, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343291

May 2026

From May 7, 2026 to May 8, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343291

June 2026

From June 25, 2026 to June 26, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

June 2026

From June 25, 2026 to June 26, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

July 2026

From July 16, 2026 to July 17, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

July 2026

From July 16, 2026 to July 17, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

January 2026

From January 8, 2026 to January 9, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343287

March 2026

From March 26, 2026 to March 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343289

May 2026

From May 7, 2026 to May 8, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343291

July 2026

From July 16, 2026 to July 17, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

February 2026

From February 26, 2026 to February 27, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343288

April 2026

From April 23, 2026 to April 24, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343290

June 2026

From June 25, 2026 to June 26, 2026

References: AF_0000214577 - SE_0001343292

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