Career as Locksmith

Stream : General

The locksmith is a person who is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of locks and related security devices.

Locksmiths are skilled professionals who have been trained to use tools and materials that can be used to open or close doors, windows, gates, safes, or other types of locking mechanisms.

A locksmith is someone who installs and repairs locks in homes, businesses, and other buildings. These professionals are also called upon to install new electronic security systems such as CCTV cameras or panic buttons. Locksmiths also provide services such as opening locked doors for emergency personnel in case of emergencies like fires or floods. They also provide services like unlocking cars if a person has forgotten the key inside the car.

Locksmiths are responsible for the safekeeping of the locks and keys. They are also responsible for opening locked doors in case of emergencies.

In India, locksmiths are not legally required to be licensed or registered with the government. However, they do need to be registered with their respective state’s government.

Locksmiths work on a contract basis and can earn anywhere between Rs 100-Rs 1,000 per day depending on the scope of work they have been assigned to do.

A locksmith is an individual who is employed to make, install, and repair locks. They are also responsible for the security of a building or property.

A locksmith's job responsibilities can vary from installation of simple padlocks to complex alarm systems. The scope of work also varies from one company to another.


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