Door Supervisor Training in Oxford City

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Oxford City

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 Oxford City

By Train
Oxford Station - Oxford station, Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HS

You can get to Oxford Station by using Cross Country Railways, Great Western Railways and Chiltern Railways (via Oxford Parkway Station.)

The buses run frequently but you will have to walk around 8 mins to get to the bus stop from the station then another 20 -35 mins to get to the venue.

By Taxi 
There is a black cab taxi rank outside Oxford station or you could pre-book your journey with 001 Taxis -
New Inn Yard, 108 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BU. Tel: 01865 240000
Star Taxis (Oxford) - Tel: 01865 986 264

It takes around 15-20 mins to the venue and costs approx £15.

If travelling to Oxford Parkway station (Stop D), there is no taxi rank at this stop. But you can pre-book with either of the above taxis firms. It is a 5-minute journey to the venue at a cost of around £6.

By Car
Driving to Oxford is straightforward using the M1, M6, M5 and M40 onto either the A34 or A40. The Jurys Inn is easy to get to by car, and there is space for 250 cars at the venue, if full there are several car parks within walking distance.

Woodstock Rd Parking - Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JD

Oxford also has several park and rides that allow you to avoid city centre driving, which can get very congested. 

The Pear Tree Park & Ride is only a 3-munute drive from the hotel and will take you to & from the city centre in about 20 mins. There is also a bus stop outside the hotel to and from the centre.

Walkability
The walk score for this area of Oxford is 64. There are some pubs and shops in the area within walking distance of the venue. 

Accommodation
If you are planning to stay in Oxford for the training course you can book into the venue, at around £70 per night for a room. There are cheaper options locally and you can find more info here. You might like to consider 

Lina Guest House - 308 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED.               
Tel:+441865511070. Room rates from around £50 plus breakfast.

Hollybush Guest House - 530 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 8EG
Tel: +441865554886. Room rates from around £50

Travel Lodge Oxford - Moto Service Area, Peartree Roundabout, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8JZ. Tel: +448719846206. Room rates from around £25.

Food & Drink
Jurys Inn Oxford conveniently is home to Costa Coffee, plus it has its own restaurant, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill. The nearest fish & chips, restaurant and pub within walking distance are the:

• Go Dutch Fish & Chips -The White Hart, 126 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2   8PQ. Takeaway and dine-in facilities.
• Jacob’s Inn Gastropub - 130 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PG
• The Plough - 130 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PG
• Wild Bean Cafe - A40 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 8AL (24-hr takeaway)

There are numerous restaurants & in the area within 5-10 minute driving distance from the venue including:

• Mamma Mia Pizzeria - 8 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JL
• Burnout BBQ - 104 Islip Rd, Oxford OX2 7SW
• Joes Bar & Grill - 260 Banbury Rd, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DX

SIA Job Opportunities In & Around Oxford City
Oxford is home to a long history, and the city is full of buildings and museums and places of interest, including all Oxford university buildings. It is also a thriving city packed with tourists and students from all over the world. This is a place of opportunity for someone with their SIA licence. 

Security work is available at the historical venues and student accommodation throughout the city. Alongside jobs at the more modern retail areas and for the events that are held locally throughout the year. Plus the city abounds with pubs and clubs, businesses and retail that offer full and part-time work for trained security personnel.???????