SV008 Combination Lock Manipulation        Instructor:  Mike Oehlert, CPL, CMST

   This is not an introductory course. Students should have a thorough knowledge of servicing safe locks and combination changing prior to taking this class. You must show proof of completion of a combination lock servicing class or pass a pretest (available from the ALOA headquarters) to be able to attend this course. This course will include a brief review of mechanical combination locks including the theory of operation, determining the number of wheels, and how to determine the manufacturer. Methods to determine if a lock should be manipulated will be presented. Students will be presented with the theory of manipulation and extensive hands-on practice manipulating Group 2 locks. When the student leaves this course they should not only be able to manipulate locks, but also through the knowledge gained about locks, be able to open many locks that they have not been able to, including some Group I locks. Materials students should bring to class: Medium size common and #2 Philips screwdrivers, diagonal pliers and pencil and paper for any notes they want to make. Prerequisite: Combination Lock Servicing or equivalent. Students must be bonded. The information presented will be useful in preparing for PRP Section L-33 and STPRP Section S-00.