What Do Security Guards Learn?

To give you a taste of what you will learn on your SIA Door Supervisor Course, we are giving you the full lesson for Unit 1 The Principles of Working in The Private Security Industry for free! 

The Door Supervisor course is a requirement to apply for an SIA Licence and work legally as a Security Guard or a Door Supervisor. With a Door Supervisor licence, you can work in nightclubs, events, retail and corporate and earn up to £3,000 per month.

00:00 – Intro
00:05 – Useful Definitions
00:17 – Need For The Private Security Industry
00:48 – Purpose Of The Private Security Industry
04:56 – The Security Industry Authority (SIA)
06:26 – Criteria For SIA Licensing
10:22 – Door Supervisor Licence
10:48 – Security Officer Licence
12:02 – CCTV Licence
12:58 – Key holding Licence
13:09 – Cash and Values in Transit Licence
14:17 – Required Standards of Behaviour
15:00 – Key Skills You Should Possess
19:15 – Red Card Yellow Card Scheme
21:48 – Basic Ways To Improve Public Safety
22:40 – Ways To Reduce Opportunities for Crime
26:59 – Assignment Instructions
29:46 – The Use of CCTV Cameras
35:54 – Data Protection Act
45:40 – SIA Approved Contractor Scheme

Get Your Door Supervisor Licence Now

To work as a Door Supervisor in the UK, you must obtain a Door Supervisor licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). To be eligible for a Door Supervisor licence, you must:

1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Have the right to work in the UK
3. Have a criminal record check (also known as a DBS check)
4. Complete a recognised Door Supervisor training course

You can see our Door Supervisor course here, along with all of the relevant information about the course. 

Once you have completed the training course, you can apply for a Door Supervisor licence by submitting an application to the SIA. The SIA will review your application and, if approved, issue you with a Door Supervisor licence. 

Watch the video below as Carl guides you through the whole process of applying for your SIA Door Supervisor licence. 

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