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Door Supervisor training in Edinburgh
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The Door Supervisor training course in Edinburgh provides participants with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to excel in retail, corporate, and event security roles. Completing this course qualifies you to apply for the SIA Door Supervisor licence, a mandatory requirement for professional security jobs in the UK.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant capital, is renowned for its historic landmarks, bustling festivals, and thriving retail sector, creating consistent demand for skilled Door Supervisors. Venues like Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, and The Edinburgh International Conference Centre are just a few of the city’s key locations where certified security professionals are in high demand. Our training centre in Edinburgh offers expert trainers, flexible schedules, and comprehensive support to prepare you for success.
Job Options Available
After completing the SIA Door Supervisor training in Edinburgh, you’ll be qualified for roles in retail, event, and venue security across Edinburgh and nearby areas.
Flexible Hours
Security jobs in Edinburgh often provide flexible working hours, making them ideal for those balancing work with personal commitments.
Getting Hired
Edinburgh’s thriving cultural, retail, and corporate sectors offer numerous opportunities for Door Supervisors. Connect with employers at venues such as Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, and The Royal Mile to start your security career.
Proudly Serving Edinburgh and Surrounding Areas
Our Edinburgh training centre is strategically located to serve learners from across the city and nearby regions, ensuring convenient access for all.
Areas We Serve:
- Musselburgh: 15 minutes by car.
- Dalkeith: 20 minutes via A7.
- Livingston: 25 minutes by road.
- Dunfermline: 30 minutes via A90.
- Queensferry: 20 minutes by car.
- Haddington: 30 minutes away.
- South Queensferry: 15 minutes by road.
- Linlithgow: 25 minutes via A803.
- Falkirk: 35 minutes by car.
- Bathgate: 30 minutes by road.
- Penicuik: 20 minutes by car.
- Kirkcaldy: 35 minutes via A92.
- East Linton: 40 minutes away.
- Peebles: 45 minutes by car.
- North Berwick: 40 minutes via A198.
- Dunbar: 45 minutes by road.
- Stirling: 50 minutes via M9.
- Perth: 1 hour by car.
- Berwick-upon-Tweed: 1 hour via A1.
- Glasgow: 1 hour and 15 minutes via M8.
With excellent road and public transport links, the Edinburgh training centre is easily accessible for learners from across the region.
Security Jobs in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s mix of historic landmarks, bustling retail areas, and cultural events creates significant demand for certified Door Supervisors. Shopping destinations like Princes Street and St James Quarter hire security professionals to manage theft prevention, customer service, and overall safety.
Major venues such as Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, and Edinburgh International Conference Centre host high-profile events, festivals, and concerts, requiring skilled personnel for crowd management and public safety. Additionally, Edinburgh’s world-renowned festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, offer seasonal opportunities for Door Supervisors to play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations.
Roles You Can Apply For:
- Retail Security Guard
- Venue Security Officer
- Corporate Security Personnel
- Event Steward
- Nightclub Door Supervisor
- Construction Site Security
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Private Security Officer
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Receiving Your SIA Training: What It Includes
The six-day SIA Door Supervisor training course in Edinburgh combines hands-on learning with theoretical modules. You’ll develop expertise in conflict management, physical intervention, and emergency response. E-learning resources and mock exams are included to ensure you’re fully prepared to pass your assessments and apply for your SIA Door Supervisor licence.
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“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”
“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”
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“Had a great experience with my Door Supervisors course. Excellent communication from start to finish. The instructor Simon Willoughby was awesome too. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous. He got us through the very long days and made them feel not so long. A great guy and a great course”
“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”
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This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to obtain the SIA Licence and work in frontline security roles.
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A Door Supervisor can work in licensed premises, such as nightclubs, bars, hotels, and event venues, as well as in retail stores, corporate buildings, festivals, and stadium security.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
You can work as a Security Guard with a Door Supervisor Licence. In fact, the Door Supervisor Licence is one of the most versatile licences in the security industry. It's important to remember that if you instead take the Security Guard Course, for example, you can't apply for a Door Supervisor badge.
This makes the Door Supervisor Course more valuable when applying for jobs, and will make you more eligible for more work much faster.
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With a SIA Door Supervisor Licence, you can work as:
- Nightclub & Bar Security
- Hotel & Hospitality Security
- Event & Festival Security
- Corporate Building Security
- Retail Loss Prevention
- Static Guarding
The average salary for a Door Supervisor in the UK is:
£13 – £15 per hour for entry-level roles
Up to £23 per hour for experienced security officers
£200 – £300 per shift for Close Protection Officers
The SIA Door Supervisor Licence application takes 2 to 6 weeks to process after completing the training course and passing the exam.
You can download the GuardPass app, create your profile, and apply for security jobs with top employers. GuardPass connects licensed security professionals with leading security companies in the UK.
Yes, you must complete an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course before taking the Door Supervisor training.
A Door Supervisor is a licensed security professional trained to work in venues that serve alcohol, such as nightclubs, bars, and events. They also work in retail stores, corporate buildings, and festivals. In contrast, a Security Guard cannot work in licensed venues and is typically stationed in shopping centres, offices, and warehouses.
The exam includes multiple-choice questions and practical assessments. With proper preparation and course attendance, most candidates pass on their first attempt. Get Licensed also offers free exam retakes if needed.
Yes. While the term 'Bouncer' is commonly used, a Door Supervisor is the legal, SIA-recognised term. Bouncers often refer to unlicensed security staff, whereas Door Supervisors are fully trained and licensed professionals.
No, being muscular is not a requirement for becoming a door supervisor. Security work is about awareness, communication, and conflict resolution rather than physical strength. Training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and situational awareness is more valuable than sheer size.
Yes, being a door supervisor is more about awareness, strategy, and training than height. Many professional security officers rely on defensive tactics and intelligence-based security strategies rather than physical intimidation.
Conflict management is the ability to prevent, handle, and resolve disputes using negotiation, de-escalation, and sometimes controlled physical intervention when required.
Yes, the training includes a module on conflict management in the private security industry, covering techniques for identifying conflict, de-escalation strategies, and tips for recognising risks.
Maintain a safe distance, use a firm but calm voice, and avoid physical confrontation if possible. Always follow proper security procedures and call for backup if needed. Our door supervisor training covers a module on physical intervention, including how to act in situations where you need to physically intervene and de-escalate situations.
While you don’t need extreme fitness, having basic endurance, agility, and the ability to stay alert for long shifts is beneficial. Physical intervention training may be required for certain door supervision roles.
Door supervisor salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from £11 to £23 per hour for security guard and door supervisor roles, with higher wages for specialised roles like close protection officers (£50 to £100 per hour).
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A Closer Look at the SIA Door Supervisor Training Course
This course covers key skills for private security roles, including legal requirements, conflict management, and physical intervention.
What Will I Learn in the SIA Door Supervisor Training Course in Edinburgh?
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
- Private Security Industry: The Legal Aspects
- Health & Safety For Private Security Operatives
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Emergency Procedures
- Communication Skills & Customer Care
Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
- Behavioural Standards
- Civil & Criminal Law
- Searching
- Arrest
- Recording Incidents & Crime Scene Preservation
- Licensing Law
- Drugs Awareness
Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
- Avoiding Conflict & Reducing Personal Risk
- Diffusing Conflicts
- Resolving & Learning From Conflicts
- Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Door Supervisors
Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry
- Introduction to Physical Intervention Skills
- Need-to-Know Legislation
Explore the Door Supervisor training syllabus for more details on what the course covers.
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