21 September 2006: Please note that places on the courses mentioned below are no longer available.

6 May 2005: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and Lambeth College in South London are key partners in a consortium addressing the growing demand for female security personnel to work in the private security industry. Free SIA approved training in door supervision or security guarding is being offered at Lambeth College to women living in Greater London who are interested in working in private security.

The fully funded four-day courses lead to a national qualification in door supervision or security guarding and entitle the qualification holder to apply for an SIA door supervisor or security guarding licence. To aid the employment prospects of successful candidates Lambeth College will arrange direct access to security employers through networking events.

SIA Chairman, Peter Hermitage said:

"Women are playing an ever important role in the private security industry, be it working at a busy pub or club as a door supervisor or in one of the many security guarding roles. In fact, women now make up 11 per cent of all door supervisors working in England and Wales. This free training offers women a stepping stone towards a career in an industry that is being transformed and professionalised."

Kevin Faulkner, Project Manager at Lambeth College said:

"Employers regard women security personnel as essential especially in customer-facing roles such as security receptionist, events officer or security supervisor. Women security personnel are employed across all sectors. They bring a distinct set of skills to the job and are valued for their customer service qualities and assertiveness."