Door Supervisor Training in London-Ilford

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.

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 London - Ilford

Train
The training venue is conveniently located in an area near to transport links. We recommend taking these options when travelling to the training venue:

Woodford Subway Station
Snakes Lane, Woodford Green IG8 7QE, United Kingdom

Newbury Park Train Station
Newbury Park, Ilford IG2 7RN, United Kingdom

Wood Street Train Station
Walthamstow, London E17 3NZ, United Kingdom

If you take the tube, get off Woodford Subway Station. From there, take a taxi for only £5 - £7. Or you can walk from Woodford Subway Station to the training venue which will just take 15 minutes. 

If you are coming from Newbury Park Train Station, you’ll need to walk for about 25 minutes to Barkingside Tesco Bus Station and ride bus number 275 going to Woodford Bridge - Cross Road. Or take a taxi from the train station to the training venue which will only take 6 minutes. 

If you are arriving from Wood Street Train, you can take bus number 275 going to Woodford Bridge - Cross Road. Taking a taxi is also another good option as it will only take 7 minutes and will cost £11 - £14.

Parking
London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel offers its guests free parking and paid parking on-site. If you park in their paid parking area, the hotel charges £5 per day. The nearest car park to the training venue is Hainault Station Car Park, which is only a 6-minute drive from the venue. Going further to shopping centres like The Galleria, South Woodford Station Car Park and Derby Road Car Park are other places to park your car.

Hainault Station Car Park
26 Thurlow Gardens, Ilford IG6 2UP.

South Woodford Station Car Park
South Woodford Station, South Woodford, London E18 1JJ.

Derby Road Car Park
4 Derby Rd, South Woodford, London E18 2PU.

Walkability
The area around the venue is somewhat walkable. It has a walk score of 67 out of 100, which means not all places are accessible by walking and that you'll have to use a car to get to some places.

Accommodation
London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a budget 3-star hotel set on a garden estate. It is only 1.1 miles away from Woodford Subway Station, which makes it easy to travel on the Central line. For other similar hotels in the same price range, you can go further to The Epping Forest Hotel, a 3-star hotel in Woodford Green. For other available and affordable hotels nearby, check this website. 

Food 
Along Chigwell Rd. and Manor Road, there are a few cafes to fill you up. If you’re in a hurry, from the left of the venue is Pepe's Piri Piri, the closest fast-food restaurant for a quick lunch break. They serve wrap meals, chicken, fish burgers, and fries. At Woodford Subway Station, Favorite Chicken & Ribs is another fast-food restaurant for classic fried chicken, fish and chips, pies and even kebabs. If you fancy Turkish dishes and some vegetarian options for lunch, Royal Star Cafe is a great local cafe along Snakes Lane, but it is about a 5-minute drive from the venue.

SIA Job Opportunities in London - Ilford
Ilford is a large east end of London town which is a thriving hub of activity. You can find several shopping centres such as The Galleria, Exchange Ilford, and Ilford Retail Park all in need of security staff. You’ll also find Ilford is alive at night with bars and clubs busy and jostling, so door personnel are in high demand. Plus, hospitals such as The Holly Private Hospital and Spire London East Hospital require security personnel to keep patients and staff safe.