Door Supervisor Training in Milton Keynes

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 In Milton Keynes

Train
Travelling to your door supervisor course in Milton Keynes via train is easy. There are several train stations you can choose from, and most of them run throughout the UK.

Fenny Stratford
Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1BP

Bletchley
Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2JU

Bow Brickhill
Milton Keynes MK17 9FH

All are good choices—busy and with flexible train times—but the nearest one is Fenny Stratford, and that’s why we recommend using it. Better still, getting from this station to the venue doesn’t require public transport because it’s only a 7 minutes walk. Simply head southeast on Watling Street, take the third exit at the first roundabout, and take the first exit at the second roundabout. From here, turn right onto Penn Road and stay on the route for about 85 metres.

Parking
Luckily for those who’ll drive to the course, the venue offers free onsite parking. But if you’ll visit the city centre for lunch, shopping, or just to run an errand, you’ll need to pay a fee of around £2 for one-hour parking. The car parks at the city centre are a bit further from the venue, and they include;

S Sixth St Parking
S Sixth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2PQ

312 Midsummer Blvd Parking
312 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2DF

Multi-Storey Car Park
Milton Keynes MK9 3GA

Walkability
The area within the venue has a walkability score of 66 out of 100. It means that you can accomplish most of your daily errands on foot without much hassle. So whether it’s a casual stroll on Leon Park or grabbing a bite at a nearby restaurant, you don’t have to worry about taking a car.

Accommodation
Finding a good hotel to stay at during your course in Milton Keynes is easy, with tons of options nearby the venue available. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly place, then go for the Travelodge, located at 312 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 2EA. You can also stay in the easyHotel, located at Norfolk House, Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH. If you wish to stay at a hotel that’s closer to the city centre, feel free to check out other hotel options here.

Food
If it’s a diverse variety of food you’re looking for, Milton Keynes has got you covered. There’s a cosy café called Mediterraneo located at 113 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2DH. Here, you’ll find tasty takeaway food, and good coffee and homemade cakes, all at reasonable prices.

Nina Café is yet another great eatery, and it’s located at 5 Oliver Rd, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2SF, a 22 minutes walk from the venue. They have fantastic food, including toasts, sausages, and omelettes, and their prices are good for what you get. You’ll also find great Vegetarian and Vegan options.

Other cafes you can try out are Mister Tea’s, GigaBite, The Codebreaker’s, and Dulcies. They are all nearby the venue, offer delicious food, and have low prices.

SIA Job Opportunities In Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a busy place, and finding a job as a security guard won’t be any trouble. Large shopping centres you can work at include Brunel, The Centre:mk, Westcroft, Bletchley, Intu Milton Keynes, and Kingston. The city is buzzing at night with door personnel in demand at loads of pubs and clubs. 

You can also work at popular attractions, all over Milton Keynes and some of them are the National Radio Station, Hut 3, and Woburn Abbey And Gardens.