In order to obtain an SIA licence you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front-line staff only.

To get one of the qualifications linked to door supervisor licensing, you will need to attend a two part training course and take and pass two exams. The course may be delivered over 4 days or during weekends and/or evening sessions. The total training time will always be 30 hours, which includes two hours of exams.

Course Content

Part 1 - Role and Responsibilities of Door Supervisors in the Security Industry Environment (14 hours)

• Introduction to the Role and the Leisure and Security Industries
• Standards of Behaviour
• Civil and Criminal Law
• Searching
• Arrest
• Drugs Awareness
• Recording Incidents and Crime Scene Preservation
• Licensing Law
• Equal Opportunities
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Emergency Procedures

Part 2 - Communication Skills and Conflict Management (14 hours)

• Introduction to Communication Skills and Conflict Management
• Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management

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Exemption and Part-exemption Arrangements

If you already have some form of UK qualification in door supervision it may mean that you are exempt from all or part of the SIA approved training.

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Overseas Qualifications

If you hold a qualification in security or a security-related discipline which was obtained overseas you may be exempt from part of the SIA approved training.

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