tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post4918352548075419560..comments2023-10-26T06:14:58.639-05:00Comments on T F Stern's Rantings: Locksmith Apprentices in Socialized AmericaT. F. Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10998813855197833260noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post-52189774651265121962012-08-16T06:26:41.406-05:002012-08-16T06:26:41.406-05:00The apprenticeship system of training requires uni...The apprenticeship system of training requires uniform core competencies to be determined to enable wide spread acceptance as a indentured qualified tradesperson. The locksmith industry is no different to any other trade and as such requires a nationally recognized qualifications system. But to be fair, each state should have it's own variables within, that pertains to local conditions but should recognize a core set of industry minimum standards. The SOPL provides a training program for locksmiths in America that is recognizable as an acceptable standard by multiple states. Licensing may not be the way forward for protecting existing locksmiths livelihoods, but accepted recognized minimum qualifications should he required to enable the purchase of tools and equipment to ply the trade. Licensing the individual is proven not to work in a fair and equitable system, but requiring product distributors to legitimize sales to recognized qualified tradespersons, will clamp down hard on fraudulent operators. Peer approved licensing to enable tools of trade purchase may be the simple solution. A recognized apprenticeship training system would allow a peer body to accept a potential applicant to the trade and ensure standards are applied across the marketplace.Master Key Systems Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122831678284083473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post-33275510268146106472012-08-16T06:25:39.036-05:002012-08-16T06:25:39.036-05:00The apprenticeship system of training requires uni...The apprenticeship system of training requires uniform core competencies to be determined to enable wide spread acceptance as a indentured qualified tradesperson. The locksmith industry is no different to any other trade and as such requires a nationally recognized qualifications system. But to be fair, each state should have it's own variables within, that pertains to local conditions but should recognize a core set of industry minimum standards. The SOPL provides a training program for locksmiths in America that is recognizable as an acceptable standard by multiple states. Licensing may not be the way forward for protecting existing locksmiths livelihoods, but accepted recognized minimum qualifications should he required to enable the purchase of tools and equipment to ply the trade. Licensing the individual is proven not to work in a fair and equitable system, but requiring product distributors to legitimize sales to recognized qualified tradespersons, will clamp down hard on fraudulent operators. Peer approved licensing to enable tools of trade purchase may be the simple solution. A recognized apprenticeship training system would allow a peer body to accept a potential applicant to the trade and ensure standards are applied across the marketplace.Master Key Systems Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122831678284083473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post-13830673695143857672012-08-16T06:24:38.487-05:002012-08-16T06:24:38.487-05:00The apprenticeship system of training requires uni...The apprenticeship system of training requires uniform core competencies to be determined to enable wide spread acceptance as a indentured qualified tradesperson. The locksmith industry is no different to any other trade and as such requires a nationally recognized qualifications system. But to be fair, each state should have it's own variables within, that pertains to local conditions but should recognize a core set of industry minimum standards. The SOPL provides a training program for locksmiths in America that is recognizable as an acceptable standard by multiple states. Licensing may not be the way forward for protecting existing locksmiths livelihoods, but accepted recognized minimum qualifications should he required to enable the purchase of tools and equipment to ply the trade. Licensing the individual is proven not to work in a fair and equitable system, but requiring product distributors to legitimize sales to recognized qualified tradespersons, will clamp down hard on fraudulent operators. Peer approved licensing to enable tools of trade purchase may be the simple solution. A recognized apprenticeship training system would allow a peer body to accept a potential applicant to the trade and ensure standards are applied across the marketplace.Master Key Systems Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122831678284083473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post-34352622090170980922012-07-23T18:24:01.200-05:002012-07-23T18:24:01.200-05:00Jenny, I can't say that I know anyone in Toron...Jenny, I can't say that I know anyone in Toronto, anyone is welcome to contribute here as long as they remain on topic and civil.T. F. Sternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998813855197833260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10101682.post-48730919284489697872012-07-23T15:42:25.199-05:002012-07-23T15:42:25.199-05:00Interesting post. Thanks for sharing. I do have a ...Interesting post. Thanks for sharing. I do have a question. Do you know any <a href="http://www.prolocksmiths.com" rel="nofollow">locksmith Toronto</a>? I don't know if you do. But it can't hurt to ask can it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183362864517042310noreply@blogger.com