To work as a SIA Door Supervisor or SIA Security Guard in the UK you will need to have an SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
One of the requirements of the SIA licence is that you hold a recognised qualification, and the Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors meets the requirement for the SIA Licence.
The SIA Door Supervisor course is run over three or four days and has 28 hours of tuition and 2 hours of exams. The exams consist of two multiple choice papers with pass marks of 70%.
Weekend course timings (3 Days): 8:30am - 7:30pm
Weekday course timings (4 Days): 9:00am - 5:00pm
NOTE: If you work as a Door Supervisor without an SIA licence you are liable to a fine and/or prison time. For more information on SIA licensing or the SIA Door Supervisor course please call us for details.
New entrants to the security industry and those who are returning to it having previously worked prior to the introduction of SIA licensing in 2004. WIll need to undertake the SIA training to be able to apply for the SIA licence
The SIA recognised Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors will enable you to apply to the SIA for a Door Supervisor licence, and by obtaining this SIA licence you will increase your employment opportunities.
Although the course syllabus will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to pass the exams, our instructors will also demonstrate to you the real life practicalities of being a SIA Door Supervisor or SIA Security Guard, so that when you eventually start work you will feel much more confident in your new role.
Yes, you may work as a security gaurd if you hold a Door Supervisor licence, however will not be allowed to work as a Door Supervisor if you hold a security guard licence.
If you name is spelt wrong on your certificate, you will have to send us a copy of your passport or driver's licence and we will re-issue you a new certificate, please note it takes over 10 days to recieve a new certificate.
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