Door Supervisor Training in Hastings

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Hastings

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 Hastings

Train
You can reach your training venue via two convenient train stations. The location is near public transit with just a few minutes walk or a taxi.

Hastings Train Station
Off Station Approach, Havelock Rd, Hastings TN34 1BA, United Kingdom

West St Leonards Train Station
St Vincents Rd, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 0AB, United Kingdom

From Hastings Train Station, head to Hastings Town Centre Station and take bus number 99. You can drop off at Hastings, Pier and walk across towards the training venue. The bus ride is about six minutes and costs around £2 - £4. If you don't fancy taking a bus, you can take a taxi for about £4 - £6.

If you are coming from West St Leonards Train Station, walk towards West St Leonards, The Bo-Pee and take bus number 99. Get off at Hastings, Pier and you'll see the training venue is just beside the bus stop. It will only take seven minutes and costs around £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from the station and pay £6 - £9 for a distance of 2.8 km.

Parking
The White Rock Hotel has very limited parking space for only 16 cars available for guests. There are no reservations here as it is on a first-come, first-served basis. In an event that there is no available parking space, you can opt for street parking (pay and display machines) or choose from among several nearby parking lots. 

Carlisle Parade Car Park
4 Carlisle Parade, Hastings TN34 1JG.

St Margaret's Road Car Park
39 St Margaret's Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN37 6EH.

Priory Street Multi-storey Car Park
Priory St, Hastings TN34 1EA. 

Walkability
The training venue has a walk score of 87 out of 100. So, you can easily go to nearby places on foot. 

Accommodation
The White Rock Hotel is a 3-star hotel with a 4.2 customer review star rating. The hotel has a great location as it is near many good restaurants, public transportations, and nightlife places. Moreover, it is pet-friendly and is commented to have great customer service. The hotel boasts its lovely view of the seafront and the pier as you gaze into the window or relax on the terrace. You can check out other hotels here that are a little more budget-friendly. 

Food
As you walk down the pier, you will find yourself surrounded by many scrumptious food choices, making it challenging to pick a restaurant. Walking through Robertson Street, you can visit Nazar Restaurant for Turkish cuisine or Rustico Italiano for some good Italian food. If you go further east of the pier, Maggie's Fish & Chips is a great place for seaside dining for lunch or dinner serving everyday the English classic.

If you prefer something more chill but with an extra boost of energy throughout the day, you can easily get a cup of coffee among numerous coffee houses. The nearby coffee places you can visit are Bullet Coffee House, Cake Room, Hanushka Coffee, Pedron Coffee, and Castle View Cafe. These coffee houses are so easy to find as they are situated conveniently close to each other in Hastings centre. 

SIA Job Opportunities in Hastings 
If you are looking for SIA job opportunities in Hastings, you can expect to find them from numerous establishments in the area. From hotels to restaurants and bars, there's always a continuous demand for security staff. Moreover, you can find work opportunities from one of the big companies in the UK such as Bourne Leisure and MadiganGill Ltd. Since Hastings is settled within a pier, many security officer positions are needed for pier events and dealing with emergency situations.