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    What Jobs Can You Do With A Door Supervisor Licence?

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      A Door Supervisor licence will mean you end up just working on the doors of a pub or club right? Wrong! Despite the name of the licence, a door supervisor licence is incredibly versatile and the skills you’ll get during the six-day course will set you up to work in a variety of industries and settings.

      The Door Supervisor course contains conflict resolution and physical intervention elements, which are useful skills in life and can be applied in many situations. The ability to know how to interact with members of the public is a vital skill. A large part of the role of security is customer service and knowing how to stay in control will always stand you in a great position.

      The conflict management and physical intervention parts of the Door Supervisor course will teach you the psychology of dealing with members of the public. They give you practical applications of the techniques you learn. After completing your course you will know how to avoid and defuse conflict and have a good knowledge of the application of communication skills.

      This content of the course means that holding a Door Supervisor licence makes you employable in any setting that deals with the public. It highlights the versatility and inspires confidence that you are able to adapt.

      With a Door Supervisor licence you’ll be equipped to work in:

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      Opportunities everywhere

      The security sector employs around half a million people in the UK and is worth ยฃ6 billion. This means for those with an SIA licence the world is your oyster. Sometimes thinking outside of the box when looking for jobs can get you better chances of finding a job and maybe better pay.

      Increase your chances

      Experience in a wide variety of settings can increase your chances of getting that dream job as it shows that you can be adaptable and have the experience to deal with almost anything. Extra qualifications, like Emergency First Aid, will also make you stand out in the job market.

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      What Jobs Can You Do With A Door Supervisor Licence?
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      A Door Supervisor licence doesn't just mean working on the door of a bar or club. A Door Supervisor licence can open doors to your career in a load of different settings.
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      By Carl Randle

      Head Of Content

      Carl Randle is a dynamic video presenter and content creator with extensive experience in social scripting, producing, presenting, and editing engaging videos. As the Head of Content at Get Licensed, Carl manages all online content, including creating, producing, and presenting videos across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. He has also interviewed prominent figures in the security industry for Get Licensedโ€™s YouTube channel and has produced educational content on personal safety and self-defence.

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