About Door Supervisor Training Course in London Oxford Circus

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 6 days and is divided into 4 units: Working in the Private Security Industry, Working as a Door Supervisor, Conflict Management and Physical Intervention. On the final day of the course there will be 4 multiple choice exams and a practical assessment of the physical intervention skills you will be taught on the course.

What will I learn on the SIA Door Supervisor Training course in London Oxford Circus?

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 In London-Goodge

Train
Travelling to your Training in London-Goodge is easy with a choice of several train stations to pick from. Our top suggestions, based on their location from the venue, are:

Holborn
Kingsway, Holborn, London WC2B 6AA

Tottenham Court Road
Oxford St, West End, London W1T 7RJ

If you use the Holborn station, you’ll only have to cover 300 metres, a 4 minutes walk, through High Holborn and Southampton Pl to get to your course. 

If you are arriving at Tottenham Court Road, the fastest way to get to your training is by taking a number 55 bus at the station to Bloomsbury Square. Then walk for about 1 minute on Bloomsbury way, and your destination will be on the left.

Parking
The nearest car park for those who choose to drive to the course is NCP London Bloomsbury Square. It offers one entry/exit per booking unless you book a monthly space where you’ll have unrestricted access. If you choose daily booking, expect a £4 fee per 2 hours. There are more car parks within the city, most that are also nearby the venue.

NCP Car Park London Shaftesbury
1 Museum St, Holborn, London WC1A 1JR

NCP London Covent Garden
Parker St, Holborn, London WC2B 5NT

NCP London Brunswick Square
Marchmont St, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 1AF

Walkability
Depending on your residence, you’d prefer to walk to your training. The good thing is that the venue is very easily accessible, with an impressive walkability score of 100 out of 100. That means you can easily reach any destination or run errands on foot once you’re within this area.

Accommodation
If you come from far, it’s only wise to stay at a nearby hotel and avoid the daily transport charges. One of the best places located only a 2 minutes walk from the course is Grange Lancaster. Another nearby location is The Thanet Hotel, and though it may be a bit more costly, their list of amenities extends to free WiFi, complimentary breakfast, and room service. Those who prefer hotels that are further away from the city or just want to have more options can check them out here.

Food
London-Goodge is known to have a diverse food culture, so you’ll have all your lunch breaks covered with lots of options. For a quick meal, you’ll find the Turpan Uyghur right next to the venue which is perfect for delivery and takeaway. And from tasty noodles to chicken and lamb, the menu flexibility here is simply incredible! You can get here using three ways, but the easiest route is through Great Russell Street, and it’ll take you only 7 minutes on foot.

Another takeaway eatery that you don’t want to miss out on while attending the course is Little Venice Café. Their offerings range from pasta, egg roll, bacon, chicken, and even English breakfasts—and all these are at reasonable prices! You’ll also find great vegetarian and gluten-free options. The cafe is located at 7-8 Little Turnstile, Holborn, London WC1V 7DX, just a 322 metre walk away.

SIA Job Opportunities In London-Goodge
There’re many places where you can work as a security guard in London-Goodge. For instance, museums with job opportunities include The British Museum, Museum Of London, and Museum House. You can also find potential work in large shopping malls like Ropa, The Brunswick, Drop 24, and New House.