Shahzad Ali

For those working in the construction industry, whether it be a Bricklayer or a Plumber, apart from sharing a toolbox and a hard helmet, there is something else that most construction workers share, and that is holding a CSCS Card. Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction […]

Civvy street can be daunting. But all the skills, training and experience you have gained while serving make you an ideal candidate for the security industry.  So what makes you a perfect candidate for this exciting industry? When a survey of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members was conducted, it was found that around 90% […]

Full disclosure. I’m a former Metropolitan Police Officer, and although I only carried a warrant card for a couple of years, the same drive to protect people and property, is the reason that I was subsequently drawn to the private security sector. Judging by the amount of former Police Officers I encounter in the industry, […]

While leaving school with a bunch of GCCE’s and A-levels is the dream for every parent for their children, the fact of the matter is, that not everyone has the academic results that they may have originally wanted. However, not having the grades is not the end of the world, as many employers look for […]

Security staff are there to serve and protect valuable assets, buildings, and people. Therefore, security staff must be honest and have a reliable past history. Background checks are an essential part of recruiting in the security industry as well as many others such as the police force, finance, education and healthcare.  When it comes to […]

Get Licensed is not just your one-stop shop for the best-priced, highest-quality security training, but we also help you to get you working! When you get your licence, we will be with you every step of the way to get you working. As a trainee and job seeker, the GuardPass app is invaluable. So download […]

Working in the construction sector involves following a number of health and safety requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of workers and visitors on a construction site, one of those requirements is wearing the necessary Personal Protective Equipment, also known as PPE. Do I have to wear PPE while on a construction site? Wearing PPE […]

So, a job is a job, right? It almost pays the bills, but is your factory job getting you down? Some people love factory work. It’s not so taxing on the brain, there’s not often extreme stress, you can chat with colleagues, and it can be like a family with the same old faces. People […]

So you are thinking of making that leap into the security industry, but what’s holding you back is what holds most of us back, MONEY.  There’s no getting away with it, although Get Licensed offers the best price guarantee; the six-day course still costs around £199.  When your smart metre is ticking away, and the […]

Get Licensed is not only the number one go-to provider when you need staff, but we are also the UK’s leading training partner for the security industry.  If your staff are poorly trained, they are not doing their job to the best of their abilities. Situations that call for immediate action may arise, and a […]