Door Supervisor Training in Bolton

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Bolton

Sample Lesson

Wondering what you will learn on the course? Watch expert trainer and SIA course intructor Anthony Milner talk you through the Health & Safety part of the SIA course.

The SIA Door Supervisor course runs over six days, divided into four units.

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

• Chapter 1: The Characteristics and Purposes of the Private Security Industry
• Chapter 2: Legislation Awareness
• Chapter 3: Arrest Procedures 
• Chapter 4: Health and Safety
• Chapter 5: Fire Awareness
• Chapter 6: Emergencies
• Chapter 7: Communication
• Chapter 8: Record Keeping
• Chapter 9: Terror threats and the role of the Security Operative
• Chapter 10: Keeping vulnerable people safe 
• Chapter 11: Post incident management

Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry 

• Chapter 1: Understanding Crimes Relevant to Door Supervision
• Chapter 2: Searching
• Chapter 3: Drug Awareness
• Chapter 4: Preservation of Evidence
• Chapter 5: Licensing Law Relevant to the Door Supervisor
• Chapter 6: Queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a Door Supervisor.
• Chapter 7: Equipment Relevant to a Door Supervisor

Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry 

• Chapter 1: The principles of conflict management
• Chapter 2: Recognising Risks In Conflict Situations
• Chapter 3: Problem Solving Techniques
• Chapter 4: Using Communication to help Resolve Conflict

Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry 

We understand that examinations can be daunting but don't worry. Everything you need to know for the examination is covered during the Door Supervisor course and your expert instructor will fully prepare you for success in the tests.

Getting To Your Training Venue In Bolton

By Train
You can book with Avanti North West, Northern & Stagecoach in Cumbria. If you depart at the Horwich Parkway stop, there is a 25 mins walk to the venue. A taxi will cost you between £9 - £10.

From the South, from Manchester, you can book with Northern Rail and leave the train at Horwich Parkway.

Travelling from the East is again a 2-stop journey with a change at Manchester Piccadilly. You can book via CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway.

The final destination on the train: Horwich Parkway, Bolton BL6 6RQ

If you fancy stretching your legs after your train ride, it is about a 30 min walk from the station to the venue. It’s a flat area making it an easy walk.

From the train stop 

• Go east, along Arena approach
• Within minutes head right to the Horwich Parkway Access Path
• Then take the stairs, left, to the Horwich Parkway Access Path
• Continue along De Havilland Way
• At the roundabout, take a sharp right onto Chorley Rd/A6
• Then a right turn into Manchester Rd. 
• The venue will be on the right.

Taking a bus from the Horwich parkway train stop involves a 20 min walk to catch the 521 to Blackrod, where you will go one-stop before you get off and complete the journey by walking!

By Car
The training venue is convenient for easy access from the M61, M62, M65, M60 and M6 motorways. The hotel has room for 300 cars, so no problems getting a space. 

Walkability
While situated in a lovely area, it has a low 26 walkability score being car-dependent for most errands. It is a 5min walk to the nearest bus stop. Horwich town centre is under 10 min drive away. The nearest shopping centre is Middlebrook retail and leisure centre, a 5-min drive away. Next door is the University of Bolton Stadium—previously the Macron Stadium renamed in 2018—the home of Bolton Wanderers.

Accommodation
If you are planning to stay locally for convenience, you can select to book at the venue. It is a stylish 3-star hotel with a heated swimming pool and spa to relax after a day of studying. Depending on the date of your training course the price would be around £350. There are several Premier Inns in the area, the nearest being Premier Inn Bolton Stadium/Arena, 3 Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6LB. Telephone: 0333 777 3925

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Food & Drink
The venue has a popular brasserie and dining room serving a set 3-course dinner for £30. For slightly more budget-friendly meals, you can head to Middlebrook. There you will find all the popular choices like Bella Italia, Nando’s, KFC, Pizzahut, Subway, TGI Fridays, Wagamama and many more takeaways, fast food and coffee shops. However, if you do not have the car with you, be prepared for a 30min walk both ways or a £10 taxi ride one-way. You can also find some of the local speciality restaurants here.

Horwich is about a 10-min drive and has a number of pubs. If you fancy a bit of Live music, try out The Bowling Green, 175 Lee Ln, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JD or just a bit further down from there is The Old Original Bay Horse.

SIA Job Opportunities In The Bolton Area
Opportunities abound in this area, from work at the football stadium to opportunities in the retail and leisure park. Personal with the appropriate SIA licence can find plenty of job opportunities as security guards, door supervisors and CCTV operators. Along with work at the pubs and clubs in the area, numerous events and government work are available.