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SIA Licence Training - What does it mean?
First we need to take a look at what the SIA Licence is all about. SIA stands for the Security Industry Authority; this is the regulating body that since 2003 have been responsible for regulating the Security Industry reporting to the Home Secretary.
The authority has two main objectives, one to oversee that high training standards are withheld within the security industry and the second of the SIA’s duties is to manage the Approved Contractor scheme. Let’s take a look at both of these responsibilities in more detail.
Contrary to popular belief, jobs in the Security Industry require a considerable amount of training and to ensure that these high standards are met the Security Industry Authority are in control of how high the bar has been raised over the past few years to ensure that employees are supported at every level. The qualifications for jobs such as Door Supervisors, Security Guards and Public Space surveillance or CCTV are not actually awarded by the SIA, their purpose is to monitor the principals of the training and endorse the qualifications.
To obtain an SIA Licence you need to be a minimum of eighteen years old and have passed the tests outlined at www.get-licenced.co.uk . In certain cases, such as cash or valuables in transit, key holding or the removal of vehicles criminal record checks may be made at the discretion of the employer or agency. Although the SIA are not responsible for making these checks they do maintain processes to ensure that licence holders are not illegal workers.
The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is entirely voluntary and provides public sector employers with a recognised seal of approval managed by a team of representatives from all over the country. By displaying the ACS logo buyers of security services are assured that the services supplied are monitored to high standards and the employees are the best in the industry. SIA approved contractors have a responsibility to comply with the law and ensure that enforcement strategies are in place to prosecute offenders who do not act in accordance with the SIA Licence criteria.
Get Licensed is the most trusted SIA training provider in the UK with an envied reputation for excellence and the most comprehensive list of courses available in the security industry. Once you have decided on the career path that’s right for you there are numerous training centres all over the UK. Many of the options allow trainees to attend their course at the weekends with one or two weekdays so that you can train and still do your current job.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with Get Licensed including advice for applying for you SIA Licence. Their customer care services and innovative approach to technological developments are exceptional. The vision of Get Licensed is to guide individuals towards personal growth by providing comprehensive and enjoyable training. The unique career opportunities in the security industry are hard to beat and there are few bodies that offer such exceptional growth opportunities.
After you have passed your training program Get Licensed will help you complete the all important SIA Licence application with a face to face consultation by the dedicated licensing team. The application process takes around six weeks depending on the level of checks required in your chosen field and you can track the status of your submission online throughout the whole process.
The dedication of Get Licensed and the SIA has turned the security industry into one of the most highly respected employment sectors in the UK. The start of your rewarding and exciting career is just a few clicks away. Start your training today with Get Licensed the most respected training provider in the UK.
