Health care\" redirects here. For other uses, see Locksmith (disambiguation).An illustration of a German locksmith, 1451.Locksmithing is the science and art of making and defeating locks. Locksmithing is a traditional trade and in many countries requires completion of an apprenticeship. The level of formal education legally required varies from country to country from none at all, to a simple training certificate awarded by an employer, to a full diploma from an engineering college, in addition to time spent working as an apprentice. Hours: 8am to 8pm Mon-Fri