In order to join the Association, locksmiths will have to:
"The aim is to give potentially vulnerable members of the public peace
of mind, because if they deal with a member of the Association of Accredited
Locksmiths they are dealing with someone who is bone fide," say founders
Steve Duncan and Wayne Arkwright.
"In this day and age it's frightening that anyone can simply go on a
locksmith course and set themselves up in business without going through
any security checks. In short, you don't know who you are letting into
your home or business.
"Anyone can attend a basic locksmith training course these days and
there are no checks done, so anyone could take up the job, including
criminals. Memebership of the AAL will set the good locksmiths apart
and offer the public peace of mind."
The cost to join the AAL is £75 plus £10 per month and members will
receive a certificate of membership, identity badge, 3 van stickers
showing the Association logo and a disc containing the logo details
to enable you to add to advertising, invoices, business cards and also
a set of AAL rules.
Full details of the draw are available by writing to: Dunright ltd -
Somerset avenue, Lancaster, la1 4bw