Career Details

Certified Automotive Locksmith

Description

The designation for Certified Automotive Locksmith is CAL. An Individual who is a CAL has passed the exam for Certified Automotive Locksmith and has a good working knowledge of all aspects of automotive locksmithing.

Certifying Organization

Associated Locksmiths of America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Registered Locksmith

Certifying Organization

Associated Locksmiths of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Professional Locksmith

Certifying Organization

Associated Locksmiths of America

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Master Locksmith

Certifying Organization

Associated Locksmiths of America

Type

B - Advanced

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