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SIA Security Guard Training Course
The Security Guard Training Course opens up opportunities to work in retail, office blocks and at events. Earn up to £2,500 per month when working full-time.
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Course Name
Security Guard Training
Course Units
- Working in The Private Security Industry
- Working as a Security Guard
- Conflict Management
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Security Guard Training
The Security Officer training is for anyone who wants to get a Security Guard SIA Licence and work legally as a Security Guard in the UK.
This 4-day course contains the knowledge and skills you need to pass your exam and apply for your Security Guard SIA Licence. That licence will allow you to find work in the growing security industry.
Some of the roles you could find yourself working in include:
- Manned Guarding
- Patrol Officer
- Key-Holder
- Site Security Guard
- Retail Security Officer
- Building Reception
- Store Detective
- and more
Career Progression
Security Officers enjoy a lot of flexibility in their work. You might benefit from that flexibility by using your SIA Licence to earn around your other commitments.
However, you can also continue your professional development in security work in several directions, and become:
- Security Supervisor
- Security Manager
- Contract Manager
- Facilities Manager
Many, if not all, senior employees of large security companies started their careers in manned guarding roles.
See Carl from Get Licensed explain the difference between a Security Guard Licence and a Door Supervisor Licence.
Wondering what it is like working in the security industry?
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Security Guard Course Content
How to get your Security Guard Licence
Getting your SIA Security Guard Licence is relatively easy! All you need to do is follow the simple steps:
- Pass the Security Guard Course
- Complete the licence application on the SIA's website
- Receive your 3-year licence in the post
For further information about the application process, follow our detailed SIA Licence Application Process guide.
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If you want to work as a Security Guard in the UK, then this course is for you. When you complete this course, you'll be able to apply for Security Guard roles in the security industry.
Just remember that this qualification will not allow you to work as a Door Supervisor, because physical intervention is not taught on this course.
This makes Door Supervisor course more valuable and appealing to employers when you're applying for jobs.
The aim of this course is achieve a Level 2 Award in Security Guarding. That makes you eligible to apply for a Security Guard SIA Licence.
To work as an SIA Door Supervisor or an SIA Security Guard in the UK, you must hold a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
This Security Guard course is for new people who are looking for jobs in security in places like shopping centres, businesses and airports. You must successfully complete this course to apply for an SIA Licence in Security Guarding.
This SIA-recognised Level 2 Award for Security Guarding will enable you to apply for an SIA Security Guard Licence. By obtaining this licence, you will increase your job opportunities. The demand for UK security professionals is very high, and always growing.
When you book with Get Licensed, we make sure that the training provider you book with will prepare you to succeed in the exams. They'll also teach you vital knowledge needed for real life situations on the job.
Receive your results in just 5 working days after your course is completed. Our aim is to notify you on the same day the training provider sends us your results.
Your results will be available online and we’ll also send you an SMS to inform you when your results are available.
It’s easy. You can either book online, or you can book through our 24/7 customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
To read our full list of FAQs, click here.
We strongly recommend that anyone considering the Security Guard training course considers the advantages of the Door Supervisor training course instead.
Qualified Door Supervisors can legally work in all of the same roles as Security Guards. However, they can also work in licensed premises such as bars, clubs, events and festivals.
More places to work means more job options and more ways to get earning in security.
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