Composition 1 GE117
01 Homework
27 June 2012

Keys to Successful Locksmithing
What makes a successful Locksmith? Locksmithing can be an easy yet complicated job. It requires paying attention to small details and a great deal of patience. In order to be a successful Locksmith one needs to have certain skills and abilities. Key aspects to successful Locksmithing Include but are not limited to, Mechanical ability, Creative Thinking (thinking outside the box), Curiosity, Analyzing the problem as a whole, breaking down problem into small manageable tasks to identify the origin of the problem.
Having a full understanding of how the lock works, how to fully take the lock apart and reassembling properly is very important in order to have to be able to solve lock related problems. However more importantly is to find the root cause of the problem. Finding out what is causing the problem in the first place is the first step to resolving the problem as a whole. Often times less experienced locksmith fail to solve the root of the problem which will likely cause the lock to fail or malfunction later on.
Using logical reasoning and drawing on past experiences (Brainstorming) often times helps the locksmith technician identify the possible root causes of the problem thus allowing the technician to have a work plan prior to reaching the site where the repair is to be performed. Often times the problem is not lock related. An improperly installed door for example can cause a lock to not function properly giving the appearance to the customer that the lock is either having a problem, is defective or broken.
Curiosity is another great tool for problem solving. Analyzing the problem as a whole is the key to identifying the root cause of the problem. Is the door properly installed? Are the hinges worn and in need of replacement? Is the door sagging? Is there weather stripping