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 security guard 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.

Course Content

Part 1 - The Role and Responsibilities of Security Officers (22.5 hours)

• Introduction to the Security Industry and Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
• Patrolling
• Access Control
• Searching
• Security and Emergency Systems
• Fire Safety
• Health and Safety at Work
• The Law
• Emergencies
• Customer Care and Social Skills
• Communications and Reporting
• Equality and Diversity

Part 2 - Communication Skills and Conflict Management (7.5 hours)

• Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Risk
• Defusing Conflict
• Resolving Conflict
• Post-incident Considerations and Learning from Conflict

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Exemption and Part-exemption Arrangements

If you already have some form of UK qualification in security guarding 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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