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SIA TOP-UP REFRESHER TRAINING FOR SECURITY GUARDS
Renew your security guard SIA licence with our essential top-up refresher training for security guards. Enrol today.
What is a Virtual Course?
In a Virtual Class, your course is delivered over the internet real-time and face-to-face with the trainer. You will be able to participate in lessons, ask questions and interact with other participants as you would have done in a classroom course.
Secure your SIA Licence and elevate your career potential now
Notice:
New SIA Top-Up Refresher replaces
the previous Top-up training.
Learn more
Notice:
New SIA Top-Up Refresher replaces
the previous Top-up training.
Learn more
Course Name
SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guard
Train now, pay later
Book now and pay in instalments ranging from 6 weeks to 3 months. No interest, no hidden fee!
SIA Top-Up Refresher Security Guard Course
This course is specifically designed for Security Guards with expiring licences, providing updated training required to stay compliant.
Previously known as the "Top-Up" course, the SIA Top-Up Refresher Security Guard Course (New) aligns with the latest SIA standards and consolidates essential skills and knowledge needed for licence renewal.
Top-Up Refresher Training for an SIA Licence includes new knowledge, which was introduced to recognise the new risks and challenges of modern security guard jobs.
Requirements:
✔️Action Counters Terrorism Course (ACT Course): Bring your certificate of completion for your ACT Course when you go to your SIA Top-Up Refresher Training course
✔️Complete the supplied e-learning videos
What’s New in the SIA Top-Up Refresher Course
Stay current with the newly enhanced SIA Top-Up Refresher Course for Security Guards. This updated course now covers Terror Threat Awareness to help you respond to potential risks, Advanced Search Techniques for effective security checks, and Vulnerability Awareness to address issues like spiking.
These new skills align with the latest SIA standards, equipping you to manage the challenges of today’s security environment.
New Top-Up Refresher vs. Previous Top-Up Training for Security Guards
The original Top-Up course covered basic Physical Intervention Skills and general security protocols necessary for compliance, giving foundational skills for Door Supervisors.
The updated course adds essential modules to keep up with today’s security needs. You’ll learn Enhanced Physical Intervention Skills for effective conflict management, Terror Threat Awareness to respond to risks, and Vulnerability Awareness to address issues like spiking.
Similarities:
Duration: The course still takes just 1 day.
Price: The price remains the same for affordability.
Course Details
Our SIA Top-Up Refresher Security Guard Course includes hands-on training and practical exercises tailored for the security industry. This updated course meets the latest SIA standards, preparing you to handle the diverse responsibilities of a Security Guard confidently.
- Course Format: In-person training, with written and practical assessments to ensure thorough preparation.
Is This Course Right for You?
If your SIA Security Guard licence is expiring, this top-up refresher training is essential for renewal. Enrolling in the SIA Top-Up Refresher Security Guard Course (New) ensures that you meet the latest compliance standards, keeping your certification valid and your skills sharp.
First Aid requirements for an SIA Security Guard Top-Up Training Course:
Don’t have a valid First Aid qualification? Book our Emergency First Aid training as a package with your security guard top-up refresher course. You will need to show this to your trainer on the day of the training. If you’re unsure about your qualifications, contact our support team at 0207 078 7259 for assistance to avoid unnecessary delays.
Get a head start on your SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher Course with a First Aid Refresher
If you're taking an EFAW course during your SIA Top-Up Training, we have resources to help you prepare. Taking a First Aid Refresher Course before your course can boost your knowledge ahead of time, making the training day itself easier.
Our First Aid Refresher Courses are easily completed online for free. Be aware that doing so won't give you an EFAW qualification, and getting that qualification will still need to be done during your Top-Up Training. However, you'll have added skills to move forward with.
Remember, you can't renew your SIA Licence if you haven't completed your Top-Up Refresher Training.
Course Content
The security officer refresher course consists of the following unit:
- Unit 1: Principles of working as a security officer in the private security industry (Refresher)
The course will be assessed with multiple-choice exams and practical assessments.
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The SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Officers is a one-day course tailored to update your skills and knowledge according to the latest SIA regulations. Currently recommended, this training will become a mandatory requirement for renewing your SIA security officer licence starting on 1st April 2025.
You can book the top-up refresher training directly through our website by selecting your preferred course date and location. Book your course now or call our friendly customer service line at 0207 078 7259.
This is a one-day course, with an online e-learning section to complete before the course start date, ensuring you’re ready for all assessments.
Yes, even seasoned professionals must complete the SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher Course to maintain a valid licence. This course ensures you are up to date with evolving regulations and best practices in the security field.
The starting fee for the SIA Top-Up Refresher Course for Security Guards is £99.99 (including VAT). This fee includes comprehensive training materials and expert instruction throughout the course.
No, the SIA requires in-person attendance to complete practical assessments and meet training standards, however certain elements will need to be completed online before the start of the course.