{"id":44786,"date":"2026-02-19T07:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=44786"},"modified":"2026-02-19T07:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:09:07","slug":"sia-qualification-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/sia-qualification-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The SIA is Overhauling All Security Qualifications: Here\u2019s What It Means for Your Licence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The security industry is changing, and so are the skills you need to succeed. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has officially kicked off its biggest-ever SIA qualification review<\/a>, a top-to-bottom overhaul of every single qualification linked to getting an SIA licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t just a case of adding a new module or two. It\u2019s a \u201cstrategic reset\u201d designed to make sure that holding an SIA licence in 2026<\/a> and beyond is a true mark of a skilled, trusted, and modern security professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone with an SIA licence, or anyone thinking about getting one, these SIA licence changes are a big deal. Here\u2019s a no-nonsense breakdown of what\u2019s happening, when it\u2019s happening, and what it means for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Big SIA Qualification Review?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every few years, the SIA takes a look at the training content for its licences. But this time, it\u2019s different. Launched on 5 November 2025, this review is a fundamental rethink of what it takes to be a security professional in the UK today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the official announcement on GOV.UK, the goal is to ensure that the qualifications provide security operatives with the \u201csafety-critical skills to keep the public safe.\u201d It\u2019s about making sure the training you receive matches the real-world challenges you face on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SIA is looking at everything\u2014from the content of your course and how you\u2019re assessed, to the standards required to be a trainer. It\u2019s all part of a bigger push to raise standards and reduce the risk of training malpractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Actually Changing in the Training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is: potentially, a lot. The SIA has stated that \u201call ideas are on the table,\u201d and they are looking at some key areas that affect every frontline officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t just about ticking boxes; it\u2019s about making sure your SIA training prepares you for the realities of the job. For example, the review is looking at updating counter-terrorism content to reflect the latest threats. It\u2019s also examining how to better equip guards to handle emerging issues like dealing with social media auditors and using new technologies and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even core skills are being scrutinised. The SIA qualification review will assess physical intervention techniques and whether specialist skills, like advanced searching or spiking awareness, should become a standard part of the training for different SIA licence types<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended Reading: SIA Training Benefits<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Timeline: When Is This All Happening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These changes aren\u2019t coming tomorrow, but the clock is ticking. The SIA has set out a clear 18-month roadmap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n