MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Membership in the National Capital Area Locksmith Institute (NCALI) is available to individuals who meet the Institute's eligibility requirements.
Student Membership
Candidates for Student Membership must be currently enrolled in the locksmith course at Prince George's Community College (PGCC).
Regular Membership
Candidates for Regular Membership must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Be a former student who completed the locksmith course at PGCC;
Be actively working as a locksmith or as an owner or member of a locksmith company;
Be actively working as a manufacturer's or distributor's representative; or
Be a former or retired locksmith or hardware-industry owner, representative, or employee.
Background Screening
All membership candidates must successfully complete a background screening. To obtain the required forms, contact trades@pgcc.com.
The background-screening fee is $85.00. Upon successful completion of the screening, the candidate becomes eligible for NCALI membership, and the $85.00 screening fee covers the candidate's membership dues for the current membership year.
After Your Screening Is Approved
Once your eligibility and background screening have been confirmed, NCALI will provide instructions for completing your membership and establishing access to the NCALI Member Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
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NCALI membership provides access to professional networking, educational programs, technical resources, industry information, member-only content, mentorship opportunities, and Residential, Commercial, and Automotive Workgroups. Members also participate in regular membership meetings and have opportunities to learn from other locksmith professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and industry representatives.
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Student Membership is available to individuals currently enrolled in the locksmith course at Prince George's Community College. Regular Membership is available to qualified individuals who meet one or more of NCALI's professional, educational, or industry eligibility requirements.
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Yes. All membership candidates must successfully complete the required background screening before becoming eligible for NCALI membership. Information and required forms are available by contacting trades@pgcc.com.
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No. After your eligibility and background screening have been confirmed, NCALI will provide instructions for completing your membership and establishing your online Member Area account.
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For questions about NCALI membership or the membership process, contact info@ncali.org