SIA Door Supervisor Training Course
You can also become a security guard by obtaining this license. The official title of this credential is the level 2 door supervision awards. This qualification is provided by various accredited bodies authorized by the security industry authority, the regulatory body for the security sector in the United Kingdom. The door supervisor training program is structured and delivered at level 2, making it an introductory certification aimed at individuals aspiring to enter the UK security industry.
The door supervisor training program enables you to work as a door supervisor in establishments with licenses. Such establishments encompass more than just nightclubs and pubs; they also include any venue where alcohol is retailed, such as supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels. Acquiring the door supervisor qualification grants you an SIA door supervisor license, which authorizes you to operate as both a Door Supervisor and a Security Guard.
Renewal training for upskilling SIA door supervisors
SIA introduced this qualification, and starting from April 1, 2021, all existing door supervisors with a previous qualification or license are obligated to complete this training when renewing. If you intend to renew your SIA door supervisor license, you might need to undertake this qualification instead of the full course. Learn more about the upskilling course for door supervisors.
Who necessitates the door supervisor license
Anyone desiring to work as a door supervisor within the private security sector is required to acquire a license from the industry regulator, which is the SIA. To obtain this license, individuals must undergo suitable training from an approved training provider like us. Engaging in security industry activities without a valid and appropriate license is deemed a criminal offense.
Duration of the door supervisor course
The level 2 door supervision awards course spans a period of six days, during which a minimum of 44 hours of direct interaction between the trainer and the learners must be maintained. This count excludes assessment time and breaks.
Minimum age requirement for door supervisor training
Individuals must be at least 18 years old to undertake the level 2 door supervision awards program, leading to an SIA license.
General Details about the Qualification
Total Modules: 4
Minimum Instruction Hours: 44
Credit Value: 4
Contents of the Door Supervisor Training Course:
Modules Covered in the SIA Door Supervisor Course:
Unit 1: Working within the Private Security Industry
- Know the main characteristics of the private security industry
- Understand legislation as it applies to the individual in carrying out a licensable activity
- Understand the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements
- Understand fire procedures in the workplace
- Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
- Understand the importance of communication skills and customer care
Unit 2: Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
- Understand the role and objectives of a door supervisor.
- Understand civil and criminal law relevant to a door supervisor
- Understand searching relevant to a door supervisor
- Understand powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor
- Understand drug-misuse issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor
- Understand incident recording and crime scene preservation relevant to the role of a door supervisor
- Understand licensing law and social responsibility relevant to the role of a door supervisor.
- Understand emergency procedures which should be followed by a door supervisor.
- Understand how a door supervisor can help to keep vulnerable people safe.
- Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor
Unit 3: Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
- Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to their role and reduce risk in conflict situations
- Understand how to communicate in emotive situations to de-escalate conflict
- Understand how to develop and use problem solving strategies for resolving conflict
- Understand good practice to follow after conflict situations
Physical Intervention Skills Module (15 hours of which 12 hours must be contact time), this module was incorporated in the door supervisor qualification in 2010 and the trainer will teach the learners non pain compliant techniques.
- Module 1: Introduction to Physical Skills
- Module 2: Disengagement Techniques
- Module 3: Escorting Techniques
Group Reservations:
If your organization is considering providing SIA door supervisor training and enhancement for larger groups, we present an exceptional offer for groups exceeding 10 participants. Our instructors have the flexibility to conduct the training at your chosen venue or our own.
Training Venues for Door Supervisor Certification:
We are capable of coordinating the door supervisor certification program in various locations across the UK, utilizing either our resources or those of our partners and collaborators. While we are equipped to deliver the certification throughout the UK, our primary concentration is on providing the door supervisor qualification within greater London. We extend our certification services to all towns in the London area.
How much time will the door supervisor certificate take to complete?
The door supervisor training for SIA security spans at least four days. On the fourth training day, you will undergo physical intervention training followed by an examination. Results are typically provided within four working days, while the door supervision certificate usually arrives within ten working days.
When am I eligible to apply for my SIA door supervisor license?
Once your training provider confirms your successful completion of the SIA door supervisor training and your passing grade, you become eligible to apply for your license.
Where can I enroll in the door supervisor course?
You can opt for our assistance in organizing your course training, which allows you to apply for a license upon successful completion. Alternatively, you have the choice to select any other approved training provider.
What are the available types of security licenses?
The SIA license is categorized into two main types: front line and non-front line licenses. The non-front line license is intended for individuals who aren’t directly involved in front line duties, such as managers. In contrast, the front line license is required for roles like door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators, and similar positions.
Door supervisor training locations
We can arrange to provide the SIA door supervisor training in any venue may be hired by us or at our clients venue provided if it is a corporate booking. Our centre in forest gate is well suited to provide training requirements for door supervisor training in east London area, we can easily cover Walthamstow, Stratford, Ilford, Forest Gate, Manor Park. We aim to provide our customers the cheapest door supervisor training, however cheap door supervisor training does not mean that budget will compromise the quality of your training. Though being affordable we shall never compromise on the compliance and quality standards.
Duration of door supervisor training
The SIA door supervisor training course is a six days intensive training the course starts at 0900 am and finishes at 6:00 pm on all six days.
Door supervisor training exam
The door supervisor exam is a multiple choice examination. Every module will be examined separately. Different awarding organizations would set the exam timings and number of questions per exam separately.
What is the best SIA qualification that can lead to a job?
The option for someone to start a career in the security industry is to do the door supervisor qualification as it will allow you to work in majority of venues. In simple terms if you do the door supervisor training which allows you apply for an SIA door supervisor licence you can work as a door supervisor as well as a security guard.
If I do the door supervisor course would I only limited to night clubs and pubs?
No, this is a general misconception that door supervisors only work at night clubs and pubs. In fact door supervisors can work at a site where a normal security guard is required, besides they can also work as security officers at licensed premises and night clubs and pubs being few examples of licensed premises, your normal security market is a licensed premises’ as well as they are selling alcohol in retail. Mc Donald’s is a licensed premises as well if they are selling hot meals after 11pm at night.
What is the best combination for security qualifications?
The best combination for security qualifications would be door supervisor, cctv and the FAW i.e. first aid at work this combination is most likely to get you a job.
Would I be provided with door supervisor course material?
Yes you would be provided with the relevant course material in order to qualify.
When would I get my results?
You should expect your result for the door supervisor course in five days time.
What would I learn in the door supervisor training?
You would be covering four modules which include theory, practical and you would be assessed for the theoretical as well as the practical part of the training
Where would the training conducted?
The door supervisor training in London is conducted in various venues however most of the courses for door supervision in London would be conducted near Stratford as this venue has excellent communication links and is very easily accessible to people on train, DLR, tube, train and bus. The Stratford centre can be easily approached and is popular amongst people living in Rumford, Stratford, Bethnal green, Eastham, barking, Ilford, forest gat and manor park. The centre is very conveniently located. There is free parking available near the centre as well.
Which is the best security training?
The best security qualification is door supervisor plus cctv.
How long is the Door supervisor training?
The door supervisor training is for minimum of four days, in these four days 30 contact hours are required to be met.
How is the learner assessed for the door supervisor licence?
There are four multiple choice exams which are required to be taken by the learner and he/she would be required to pass all four of them. In case he fails any of them he would be required to take a resit.
When can I apply for my door supervisor licence?
Once we tell you that you have passed and the result has been uploaded, at this point you can apply for your SIA door supervisor licence by going to the SIA website.
When can I get my door supervisor certificate?
You should get your door supervisor certificate in 10 days.
