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Take the SIA Door Supervisor course and earn up to £3000 per month working as a Door Supervisor or Corporate Security Guard. *PLEASE NOTE* From April 1st this course will become a 6 day course instead of a 4 day course. In addition, you must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training. This should be an Emergency First Aid at work certificate or higher.
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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.
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
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 Ipswich
Train
The venue is close to several train stations. You can head to any of these local stations and get to the venue quickly.
Derby Road Train Station
Ipswich IP3 8HX.
Ipswich Train Station
Ipswich IP3 8HX.
Westerfield Train Station
Ipswich IP6 9AE.
Trimley Train Station
Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0UB.
The closest of these local stations is Derby Road station. From here, it’s just a 9 minute trip in a taxi. Taking public transport, you’ll need to walk 11 minutes to Hatfield Road, then take the no 3 Nacton Nipper to the Waitrose store, which is 7 stops away and 8 minutes. You then need to walk the remaining 0.8 miles, which will take around 16 minutes.
If you are arriving at the central station in Ipswich, you can jump in a taxi for 8 minutes. Or walk 13 minutes to Cliff Lane, taking the number 2 to Coplestone. Stay on the bus for 12 stops, approximately 11 minutes and get off at The Thrasher. It’s then a further 15 minutes walk to the venue.
If you arrive at Westerfield, it’s best to take another train to the closer station Derby Road and continue your journey.
Trimley train station is also close, and an 11-minute taxi drive. You’ll have to get 2 or 3 buses, and it will take you almost 50 minutes, so a taxi would be the better option.
Parking
The venue has free onsite parking if you are driving. If you want to take a trip into the centre of Ipswich during a lunch break, then there are several car parks to stop at.
Elm Street Car Park
Ipswich IP1 2AP.
New Portman Road Car Park
New Portman Road, Ipswich IP1 2AN.
Wolsey Car Park
5 Chapman Lane, Ipswich IP1 9SA.
Walkability
The venue has a low walk score of around 34/100. That means there are a few local amenities, but you will need a car or a taxi to get around.
Accommodation
The venue is the Holiday Inn. It’s a 4-star venue offering dining, free Wi-Fi, and a gym and fitness centre. If you are staying over but are looking for a budget option, then hotels close by include the easyHotel in Ipswich town centre, and the Travelodge also in Ipswich centre. You can check out other deals and hotels here.
Food
The nearest place to grab a quick lunch is the local Sainsbury’s superstore, which is a 5minute drive. You can get a sandwich deal or get a hot lunch at the in-store cafe. Also close by is the Rendez Vous cafe. They offer a range of full breakfasts throughout the day as well as pies and burgers. They also offer jacket potatoes, salads, and sandwiches, all at a great price. Also close by is Kenny’s cafe which is just a 7-minute drive to 348 Nacton Road, IP3 9NA.
Cafe Marina and Coffee Cat Cafe are around a 9-minute drive. In the centre of Ipswich is the Wild Strawberry Cafe offering something a little different to the classic English fayre. There you can grab an avocado toastie, a Stilton and alfalfa sandwich, Chickpeas and Chorizo or Ginger and Soy Chicken.
SIA Job Opportunities in Ipswich
Ipswich has a fun and vibrant nightlife. There are plenty of bars and clubs always in need of qualified door staff. The shopping centres where retail security staff are needed in the centre include The Sailmaker’s shopping centre and The Buttermarket centre. Ipswich Town football ground is located at Portman Road also in the centre that also regularly requires security personnel when playing games at home. Located nearby is The Trinity Park Conference Centre which hosts events all year round and relies on security staff.