This Security Officer Training Course is for anyone looking to get the SIA Security Guard Licence. Security Guards work in retail, office blocks and at events. You can expect to earn up to £2,500 per month when working full-time.
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Pass your Security Guard training course first time with the Get Licensed Learner Pack. Loaded with essential information to help you prepare for your training course, and accessories to help you look the part after at your very first security job.
What’s included in the Learner Pack?
✅ The complete Security Guard training course handbook covering all the topics taught on the course. (worth £9.99)
✅ Revision notes to help you revise the material taught on the course. (worth £4.99)
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Did you know, Security Officers play a crucial role in our society by protecting the public and property? With an SIA Security Guard licence, so can you.
We make getting your SIA Licence a simple and stress-free process ✅
Know your Security Guard job options
Flexibility, authority, and a job market crying out for skills like yours. No doubt about it, there are numerous roles available to you with an SIA Security Guard Licence, including:
✅ Manned Guarding
✅ Patrol Officer
✅ Key-Holder
✅ Site Security
✅ Retail Security Officer
✅ Building Reception
Career Progression for Security Officers
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.
The Security Guard Course is the first step to getting your SIA Security Guarding Licence, which allows you to work in the private security industry as a Security Officer.
Security Officers can work in a wide variety of roles, including static guarding, manned guarding and key-holding.
The SIA Security Guard Course runs over 4 days and is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Working in The Private Security Industry
Unit 2: Working as a Security Officer
Unit 3: Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry
PLEASE NOTE – From 1st April 2021 you must have a relevant first aid qualification before you can take Security Guard training. It needs to be an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate or higher.
You can find more about this change on the government website, or in our helpful blog post – which tells you which first aid courses count towards your SIA Licence.
Exams can give you a feeling of being under pressure, but trust us when we say there's nothing to worry about. Your training instructor will guide and prepare you for everything the exams could possibly cover, and remember that we're 100% supporting your success too!
Understanding the difference between Security Guards and Door Supervisors
If you're wondering the difference between Security Guarding and Door Supervision, they key difference is Security Guards cannot work as Door Supervisors. However, Door Supervisors can work as Security Guards.
Why is that? It all comes down to the level of training. The first 3 units of both of these SIA qualifications are the same, but Door Supervisors learn an extra unit on their course (Physical Intervention).
This additional unit is what allows them to work in more job roles, while also qualifying them for Security Guard jobs. It's why we always recommend the Door Supervisor Course over the Security Guard Course for anyone who wants to get working fast in security.
We strongly recommend all our customers considering the Security Guard training course to instead consider the Door Supervisor Training Course. Qualified Door Supervisors can legally work in all of the same roles as Security Guards, but also work in licensed premises such as bars, clubs, events and festivals. A Door Supervisor qualification will give you a far bigger choice of jobs and will increase your chances of finding work fast.
How your SIA Security Guard course works
The first step to your next job as a Security Officer begins with your training.
Throughout your SIA Security Guard training, we’ll walk you through the process, giving you the support and materials to help you get your Security Guard SIA Licence.
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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 dispatched via Royal Mail within one week of course completion, but you also have the option to book secure delivery when booking the course.
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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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Unfortunately to work in this industry you will need to be over 18.
Unfortunately the Security Guard course is best for people who have good reactions to stress
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To succeed in this industry you need to have a certain personality. This characteristic isn't the best for this.
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