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• 2025 John Andrew Apprentice Of The Year ("JAAOTY")

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  • End
    10 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Sydney NSW
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  The John Andrew Apprentice of the Year Award recognises the next generation of talent in the locksmithing industry.

  If you're a rising star with recently completed qualifications, this is your chance to demonstrate your skills on a national stage.

  Testing dates: 9 – 10 September 2025

  Location: Sydney, NSW

  Entries close: Mon, 11 August 2025 - so don't miss out!
  

  
  

   
  

  Images from 2024 testing

  
  

  
  

  Who Can Enter?

  In 2024, the Master Locksmiths Board removed the age restriction for entrants, allowing those who began their apprenticeship after age 25 to participate.

  To be eligible, you must have completed (or be due to complete) your trade qualifications between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2025, regardless of your age when you began your apprenticeship.

  Please note:

  • You are not eligible if you have previously applied and participated in JAAOTY testing. This opportunity is only available once.
  • Applicants must not hold another trade qualification.
  • You must be currently employed by a financial member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia (MLAA).

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  What's Involved?

  Shortlisted nominees will be invited to participate in two days of hands-on testing in Sydney, on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025.

  Participants will be tested across several practical and technical areas, including:

  • Master keying in a PM8 environment
  • Mechanical and electronic safe diagnostics
  • Lock fitting
  • Picking and impressioning
  • Automotive key generation and transponder programming

  Download the JAAOTY testing overview PDF for a detailed breakdown of each section and scoring.
  
  

  JAAOTY 2025 - Testing Overview PDF

  
  

  
  

  What Do Finalists Receive?

  All finalists will receive:

  • Return flights to Sydney
  • 6 nights’ accommodation
  • Full registration to the 44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference
  • 1 free ticket to the Gala Dinner & Awards Night

  The winner will also receive a trip to Europe - a prize that offers incredible industry exposure and career development.
  
  

  

  Images from 2024 Gala Dinner & Awards Night - 2024 JAAOTY Winner, Toby Simpson

  
  

  

  
  

  Why Enter?

  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:

  • Showcase your skills
  • Network with industry leaders
  • Represent the future of the locksmithing profession
  • Win a potential trip to Europe

  
  

  

  
  

  Key Dates

  Entries close: Mon, 11 August 2025

  Testing held in Sydney: 9 – 10 September 2025

  Winners announced: Sat, 13 September at the Gala Dinner & Awards Night, Sydney Town Hall

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• Continuing Professional Development ("CPD") - Picking lever locks with false gates & Advanced master keying techniques

  • Start
    09 Sep 2025
  • End
    11 Sep 2025
  • Location
    TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus

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  Continuing Professional Development

  Master Locksmiths, in collaboration with NSW TAFE is pleased to offer members the chance to attend specialist training courses in Sydney this September in the lead up to the 44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference.

  Designed to build lever lock picking and advanced master keying skills, the courses will be delivered at NSW TAFE, Ultimo Campus.

  These hands-on sessions are perfect for locksmiths wanting to deepen their technical expertise and engage in continuing professional development.

  Members are reminded that course cost, travel and accommodation are all tax deductible.

  Why not spend the week in Sydney, polish up some skills and then attend the 44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference!

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  Decoding and picking lever locks with false gates

  Date:           Tue, 9 September 2025
  Location:    NSW TAFE, Ultimo Campus
  Hours:         9:00 am - 1:00 pm (4 hours)
  Cost:           $700.00 (AUD) per person + GST

  Learn techniques based around the Ross 102, which can also be applied to most lever locks with false gates.

  The course includes a lock, a pick, and course notes.

  Prerequisite: Previous experience with lever lock picking recommended.

  • Class is strictly limited to 8.
  • If there is sufficient interest, additional times and dates may be offered.

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  Advanced Master Keying 1

  Date:            Wed, 10 September 2025
  Location:     NSW TAFE, Ultimo Campus
  Hours:          9:00 am - 1:00 pm (4 hours)
  Cost:            $350.00 (AUD) per person + GST

  Delivered using ProMaster Master-Keying 8 software.

  This course focuses on designing complex key systems where keys operate in multiple groups within a hierarchical structure.

  Learn strategies to reduce future issues when systems need to be expanded or when keys are lost.

  Includes course notes.

  Prerequisite: Previous experience creating systems in ProMaster Master-Keying 8 software.

  • Class will run with either 8 or 16 students (with 1 or 2 instructors).
  • Numbers must be exactly 8 or 16 - if the minimum isn’t reached, your course cost will be refunded.
  • If there is sufficient interest, additional times and dates may be offered.

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  Advanced Master Keying 2

  Date:            Thu, 11 September 2025
  Location:     NSW TAFE, Ultimo Campus
  Hours:          9:00 am - 1:00 pm (4 hours)
  Cost:            $350.00 (AUD) per person + GST

  Delivered using ProMaster Master-Keying 8 software.

  Covers techniques to simplify client selective keying systems and coding them effectively.

  Learn strategies to reduce future issues related to expansion or lost keys.

  Includes course notes.

  Prerequisite: Previous experience creating systems with selective keys, incidental masters and maisoning in ProMaster Master-Keying 8 software.

  • Class will run with either 8 or 16 students (with 1 or 2 instructors).
  • Numbers must be exactly 8 or 16 - if the minimum isn’t reached, your course cost will be refunded.
  • If there is sufficient interest, additional times and dates may be offered.

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• 44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference **Early Bird from 23 Jun - 11 Aug**

  • Start
    12 Sep 2025
  • End
    13 Sep 2025
  • Location
    The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
  • Registered
    221 registrants

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  44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference

  Located at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 12-13 September 2025

  To find all the details about the venue, sessions, trade expo and what's included – click the link below to take you straight there!
  

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  Don’t miss out – Early Bird Prices are now on!

  Click the Register button below to secure your place.

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• Exhibitor/Sponsorship Registration - 44th Annual Trade Show & Conference Sydney 2025

  • Start
    12 Sep 2025
  • End
    13 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Fullerton Hotel - Sydney
  • Registered
    123 registrants

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  EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
  44th Annual Conference / Trade Show
  
  

  NB: All booths/sponsorships must strictly be paid for by Fri 27 Jun or your booking will be cancelled and the booths made available for resale.

  

  

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• 2025 SOTY VOTY - Business Awards

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Sydney Town Hall, NSW
  • Registered
    14 registrants

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  2025 Business Awards – Entries Now Open!

  Proudly sponsored by SG Lock & Security
  

  Celebrate excellence in our industry and put your business in the spotlight! The 2025 Business Awards recognise outstanding achievement across the locksmithing sector in Australia and New Zealand.

  These prestigious awards are your chance to showcase your work, gain industry recognition, and be rewarded for excellence in design, branding, functionality and presentation.
  
  

  

  
  Award Categories

  Over 400 spm       Under 400 sqm

  
  Why Enter?

  • Win a share of the $20,000 prize pool
  • Boost your business profile and credibility, and be recognised as a leader in the industry
  • Both finalists and winners receive certificates and the right to promote their achievement for the next 12 months
  • All finalists receive complimentary access to the Trade Expo and a free ticket to the Gala Dinner & Awards Night
  • Celebrate your win at the Gala Dinner during the 44th Annual Trade Expo & Conference in Sydney!

  
  

  

  
  Criteria

  Judging criteria documents are available for each category – please review them before submitting your entry.
  
  

  Shop of the Year (Under 400 sqm) - Criteria

  Shop of the Year (Over 400 sqm) - Criteria

  Van of the Year - Criteria

  Ute of the Year - Criteria

  
  

  

  
  Key Dates

  Entries close 11 August, 2025

  Winners announced: Saturday 13 September at the Gala Dinner, Sydney Town Hall

  
  

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• 2025 Summer Roadshow 18 Nov to 12 Dec

  • Start
    18 Nov 2025
  • End
    12 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Various locations around AU & NZ

  
  

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