{"id":3669,"date":"2017-03-10T06:44:13","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T06:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=3669"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:02:38","slug":"8-important-skills-you-will-learn-at-sia-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/8-important-skills-you-will-learn-at-sia-training\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Important Skills You Will Learn At Your SIA Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve been thinking about signing up for one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/trainee\/search\/courses\">SIA training course<\/a>, then you may be wondering what to expect. This is not simply a formality training course that hands you a qualification once you\u2019re done. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of crucial skills that you will learn. These skills will become a part of who you are, and they will also make you a better Security Guard, Door Supervisor or CCTV operative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-observe-people\">How to observe people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your SIA training will teach you exactly what to look out for when eyeing people. There are a number of questions to ask yourself about each and every person entering a building or attending an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"li3\">&#8211; Are they carrying weapon?<\/li><li class=\"li3\">&#8211; Are they under the influence of any drugs or alcohol?<\/li><li class=\"li3\">&#8211; Is the person a potential troublemaker?<\/li><li class=\"li3\">&#8211; Is the person supposed to be there or are they an unwelcome guest?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing what you\u2019re dealing with is so important, because it helps you to deal with any and every situation before it disrupts the area you\u2019re guarding. SIA licence training will teach you exactly how to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-properly-patrol-an-area\">How to properly patrol an area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrolling an area is more than simply walking up &amp; down. A proper patrol must be conducted by a security guard that has received comprehensive security training and knows what to look out for. Suspicious behaviour or items that are out of place should be seen as potential incidents that can\u2014and sometimes should\u2014be investigated. SIA training courses will show you what to look out for, and how to deal with each situation when it arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-escorting-skills\">Escorting skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Door Supervisor, you may be required to escort VIPs from one location to another. Security training deals with this difficult yet important aspect of protection. 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As a part of this training, you\u2019ll also discover how to communicate professionally, and what to do when an incident arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-theoretical-side-of-security\">The theoretical side of security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security and law enforcement have many intricate details which must be memorised and understood. This information is your ammo against difficult situations, or incidents where others are not sure what to do. Take the time to understand the industry inside out with comprehensive theoretical security training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-conduct-proactive-security-monitoring\">How to conduct proactive security monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a door supervisor or a security guard, you must be proactive in your protection. Seeing potential dangers before they arise is a skill that you will learn when you sign up for a proper SIA training course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-deal-with-conflict\">How to deal with conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conflict resolution is another important aspect to being in the security industry. If a bunch of rowdy teenagers are pestering you while you\u2019re working, what should you do? If a drunk person is trying to pick a fight with you, how should you respond? If two people are fighting within close proximity to where you are working, what procedure should you follow? These are all questions you will be able to answer when your security training is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-work-in-the-security-sector\">How to work in the security sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in working in the security sector, whether it be as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV Operative, you will need to obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/door-supervisor-licence\">SIA Licence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/door-supervisor-licence\">SIA Licence<\/a>, you will need to complete a course. 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