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AFTER SPENDING MOST OF HIS life working as a builder , Mehmet Bekir knew the career that had once served him well for 25 years was certainly not going to be the best vocation of choice in later years .
In his forties , Mehmet had started to feel the physical demands more than ever , due to his roles as a builder . So , after talking it through with his family he decided to look at a change of career .
Mehmet , who is dyslexic , knew that his options may be limited , under the circumstances , to find a role which was less physical but still allowed him to earn a reasonable wage to support his family .
It was then , a friend encouraged him to look at the possibilities of becoming a Locksmith . His family helped , researching the qualifications he needed and the courses he needed to take . This is when they came across MPL ’ s Specialist Locksmith Training website .
The Wakefield-based organisation offers a range of specialised Locksmith courses for all backgrounds and abilities wishing to progress in a career as a Locksmith .
Mehmet comments : “ MPL ’ s website stood out more than other training providers because of the testimonials from people in a similar situation to mine wishing to make a career change in their lives .
“ My family encouraged me to get in touch with MPL and at least enquire to see if I had a chance of attending the course .
“ After several ongoing conversations with Nicky England , Operations Director at MPL ,” Mehmet added , “ he convinced me their 5 Day Ultimate Locksmith Training course would be an ideal solution to help me , not only to gain the skills I needed to get a
NCFE Level 3 accredited industry qualification , but by completing the course , I would also be awarded City & Guilds accredited Programme Status ; a certification recognised Worldwide .”
Mehmet , alongside several other delegates attended the 5-day course in 2015 , covering a range practical assessments as well as the standard entry and exit multiple choice type assessments .
Nicky advised : “ Our Locksmith courses are tailored to take on individuals of all abilities and not just from a Locksmith background . Many of our delegates have very little knowledge or skills of the role prior to attending , so we strive to give every student our full support , during and after their training .
“ The courses are designed to give delegates practical skills , using the latest equipment , methods and technologies , relevant to all locks on the market . We also train our students in methods of how to market their new skills and business , as a self-employed Locksmith .”
‘ Our Locksmith courses are tailored to take on individuals of all abilities ’
Mehmet has returned to MPL since attending the course in 2015 on a refresher course as new locks continue to be introduced , and often utilises the 24 / 7 technical supported offered by the business . He is also , a regularly customers of MPL ’ s lock and ironmongery division , where students benefit from discounts when purchasing from the trade retail outlet , after they qualify from a MPL training course .
Nicky often calls Mehmet to catch up with his progress and see if he or MPL can assist : “ Mehmet is an inspiration to others who want to do something different in their lives . Living by the principles he was trained by - he now has a great career , his own profitable business which earns him a very good wage and more time to spend with his family .
“ Mehmet ’ s initial worries of not being able to change his vocation in life because of certain challenges were unwarranted and I would encourage anyone looking for a career change or to add new skills to their existing role , to contact us and see how we could assist .”
Mehmet concluded : “ Taking the course with MPL has to be one of the best things I have ever done . I ’ m earning a lot more money than ever before and I get to spend more time with my family . By following MPL ’ s advice , during the training , regarding marketing my business I don ’ t have to worry about the phone not ringing . I am always busy !
“ In my first trading year , I was over the moon and never imagined that things would take off as quickly as they did . The support I have received from MPL since setting up has been fantastic and knowing they are always on-hand whenever I need technical advice is a great comfort .”
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