Door Supervisor Training in Royal Tunbridge Wells

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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 Royal Tunbridge Wells

Train
Going to the training venue has three easy options. The following train stations are close by:

Tonbridge Train Station 
Barden Rd, Tonbridge TN9 1TT, United Kingdom

Leigh Train Station
Well Cl, Leigh, Tonbridge TN11 8RQ, United Kingdom

Hildenborough Train Station
Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 8LX, United Kingdom

We recommend Tonbridge Train Station, the closest train station to the venue only around half a mile away. It’s best to walk as it will actually take you longer to get a bus. It’s reachable by walking in 8 minutes or a 1 minute taxi ride if you don’t know your way.  

From Leigh Train Station, it’s best to continue on to Tonbridge Train Station and follow the same routes as mentioned above. If you choose to get off at Leigh Train Station, you can take a taxi for £12 - £15 to the training venue. The Leigh Train Station is 6.9 km from the training venue so it'll take about 7 minutes to get there by car or taxi.

Hildenborough Train Station is 5.1 km from the training venue. Similarly, you can choose to get off at Tonbridge Train Station since both stations are on the same line. If you prefer to get off from Hildenborough Train Station instead, just take a taxi for £9 - £12 taking 6 minutes. 

Parking
You won't have trouble finding a parking space for Best Western Rose And Crown Hotel offers free parking on-site for its guests. The parking is located behind the hotel. You can find more parking spaces when going to the city centre to have lunch. These are some of the car parks near shopping centres:

Tonbridge Station Car Park
Angel Ln, Tonbridge TN9 1SG.

Beech Street Car Park
Beech St, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2RU.

Angel Car Park West
Unnamed Road, Tonbridge TN9 1TE.

Walkability
High Street, Tonbridge has a high walkability score of 85 out of 100. It is a very walkable location since you can effortlessly travel to many restaurants, shopping malls, and supermarkets. 

Accommodation
If booking a hotel is more convenient than commuting every day for the training course, then you can stay at the venue, the Best Western Rose And Crown Hotel. It's a 3-star hotel near public transportation, shops and restaurants. If you need a more budget-friendly hotel, you can stay at Premier Inn Tonbridge hotel, about 2.1 km away. For other available hotels in the area, check the list here.

Food 
As you stroll along High St., you will find countless restaurants, bars and pubs, from left to right. Just beside the training venue is Rocco's Pizza, a fast-food pizza restaurant serving great quality pizza and pasta for a reasonable price. 

To the left of the training venue, you'll find Oriental Buffet Club where you can have simple Asian dishes from Chinese to Thai and Indian cuisine. If you're looking for a place to unwind after a long day of training, Ye Olde Chequers Inn and Gatehouse Tonbridge give a relaxing atmosphere with good drinks for the night. 

SIA Job Opportunities in Royal Tunbridge Wells 
There’s not much of a club scene in this quiet town but a few bars and clubs need security staff. There are opportunities for retail security at shopping centres including Angel Walk Shopping Centre and Tunbridge Wells Shopping Park. You can find SIA job opportunities at Tonbridge Cottage Hospital. There’s also security needed ad hoc at sports facilities like Tunbridge Wells Football Club and Rusthall FC.