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SIA Training For Students

Flexible Security Jobs That Fit Around
Your Study Schedule

Complete your SIA security training and start earning up to £17/hour while at uni.

SIA training from £189.99

Train in 4–6 days

Job-ready in 3 weeks

Flexible payment plans

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Security Jobs Are the Smartest Side Hustle for Students

Security work is flexible, well-paid, and in high demand. It’s ideal for students who want to earn extra
income during their break or in between classes without committing to fixed 9–5 hours.

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Choose shifts around your
timetable

Set up a stream of income
during summer break

Work at events, retail, nightlife,
and even your own university

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Who Needs an SIA Security Licence?

An SIA licence is a legal certification issued by the Security Industry Authority
that allows you to take up licensed security roles in the UK, including as a
security guard, door supervisor, and CCTV operator.

How It Works

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01.

Book Your SIA Training Course Online

Browse through our security courses to find
the right fit.

02.

Complete Training in 4–6 Days

Choose training dates and locations that suit
your schedule.

03.

Start Working in Security Roles

Launch your career in security and make
some extra cash while you study.

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Security Officers Work Across All Major Brands in the UK

Earn Up To £1,000/Month While Studying

Many students earn between £500 and £1,000 per month working part-time shifts, with
significantly more available over holiday periods and festival seasons.

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Jobs	Typical Hourly Pay Rates	Potential Monthly Income:
Campus & Retail Security	£11–£12/hour	£12/hour × 15 hours/week = £720/month
Door Supervision (Clubs & Events)	£13–£15/hour	£15/hour × 15 hours/week = £900/month
Festivals & Summer Shifts	£17/hour	£17/hour × 15 hours/week = £1020/month

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Building and library security

Event and festival shifts

Venue door staff

Student union job board roles

Retail security

Restaurant security

Which SIA Licence Is Right
for You?

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Security Guard Licence

Work retail, campus, reception
and office sites. Great for
part-time work.

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Door Supervisor Licence

Work nightlife venues, festivals
and major events. Higher pay and
more job options.

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Real Stories. Real Security Work.

Hear directly from people working in security — how they got started, what training
was like, and what the job’s really like on the ground.

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Real stories from real people

Excellent

Rated 4.8 out of 5 on 31,877 reviews

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Feb 2, 2025

Tochukwu Agiliga

The package is designed for success

“The package is designed for success. In my door supervisor course and CCTV Operator course, I met an amazing set of instructors who use field and class experiences to build your courage and bring you excellent performance”

Abrar Ahmed

Door Supervisor at Mitie Security

Excellent 4.8

Nov 29, 2024

ARG

Highly recommended

“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”

Jan 25, 2025

Al Rasul

100% recommended to start your Security Career

“If your looking for a licence to start a career in security or you want to renew your licence Get Licensed is the place to go, with its easy and stress-free way to apply as well as regular updates so you know what's happening with your application you know you can trust them to handle your application, they also have certified tutors who are amazing at what they do I would like to thanks to Tanya, Alan and Paul for their experience, professionalism and friendliness as I passed 1st time when I did the security guard and CCTV course. Would recommend them 100%”

Natalie

Door Supervisor

Excellent 4.5

Oct 30, 2024

Olukayode

Good Experience

“Registration on the Guard pass app was very easy and straightforward. Booking for training and exam was seamless. My exam trainer is a professional, he is learned and understood the course very well. It made my understanding very fast. The customer care team too are very responsive, they are also available to help anytime you have a concern.”

Jan 31, 2025

Andy N

Really good course, great trainer

“Really good course and fantastically delivered by Shaun in Durham. I've been in the licensed trade for three decades and have learned a ridiculous amount this week !! The content was engaging throughout and kept relevant with Shaun's vast experience and real-life scenarios. Top level training, thank you.”

Jan 15, 2025

Hamza Munir

Great experience

“Very satisfied with the course of Door Supervisor. Ben is a very good trainer and an engaging teacher. Sham was also a good invigilator. Highly recommended”

Jan 12, 2025

Anna London

SIA Training recommended

“It was efficient and interesting. Rob Worthington was a good professional trainer and didn’t leave any one behind. Amy was also great. Anita assisting too. 👍👍👍”

Jan 11, 2025

Joshua Oluwaseun

Quality driven.

“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”

Nov 13, 2024

Mike Hockett

I have been working in security for 30…

“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”

Sirtaj Rehman

Security Officer at a shopping centre

Excellent 4.9

Nov 18, 2024

Mr Daniel Hughes

A Great Experience & Course

“Had a great experience with my Door Supervisors course. Excellent communication from start to finish. The instructor Simon Willoughby was awesome too. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous. He got us through the very long days and made them feel not so long. A great guy and a great course”

Oct 11, 2024

ASKANDIR IDDRISS

Get Licensed is the best

“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”

Spike

Assistant Manager at a security firm

Excellent 4.5

Dec 22, 2024

Boluwatife Adeogun

I enjoyed my course so well and my…

“I enjoyed my course so well and my supervisor was a great teacher and person. He teaches so well his explanation is so clear. Am shouting out to Simon Albutt.”

Feb 2, 2025

Dave Sayer

Clear and Concise

“The trainer Amy was really patient, helpful and informative. All lessons were delivered with clarity along with a very professional attitude. Sering was also excellent. He conveyed information in a friendly helpful manner and made the class feel at ease. Good staff are hard to find and both are assets to the Industry.”