SIA Top Up Door Supervisor Course

The certification comprises three components, encompassing the comprehension of Terror Threat Awareness within the Private Security Sector, adept utilization of communication gadgets, and a module focused on physical intervention. The demand for this qualification emerged due to the omission of the physical intervention skills module among prior qualification holders. This module is now obligatory for the present door supervision qualification, ensuring skill currency every three years. Furthermore, prior to enrolling in the SIA door supervisor course, SIA Top up door supervisor course, or SIA Top up Security Guard course, completion of mandatory First Aid training is required.

Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

• Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
• Identify the different threat levels
• Recognise the common terror attack methods
• Recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat
• Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items
• Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity
• Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour

Unit 2: Principals of Using Equipment for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Sector

• Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor
• Recognise equipment used to manage venue capacity
• Recognise the different types of personal protective equipment relevant to the role of a door supervisor
• State the purpose of using bodyworn cameras (BWC)
• Identify how to communicate effectively using relevant equipment
• Demonstrate effective use of communication devices
• Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents
• Know government guidance in relation to global (or critical) incidents

Unit 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

• Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
• Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
• Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
• Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others

Assessment

Evaluation Centers are required to comply with the stipulations for the administration and evaluation process outlined in the SIA’s document titled ‘Introduction to Learning Leading Towards Licence-linked Qualifications. Requirements for Awarding Organisations/Bodies and Training Providers,’ as well as the Center Guides for Security Qualifications.

The evaluation process for the initial unit involves a 10-question multiple-choice paper that is prepared and graded externally.

For the second unit, assessment occurs through a practical demonstration that is recorded via audio and video by the center. Additionally, there is an externally provided 5-question multiple-choice paper that is graded.

The evaluation procedure for the third unit entails a practical demonstration that is recorded via audio and video by the center. Furthermore, there is an externally provided 30-question multiple-choice paper that is subject to grading.