The Complete Security Guard Refresher Training Syllabus

A complete guide to all training units and chapters required for the SIA Security Guard licence renewal.

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SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guard Units

This unit ensures security personnel are up to date with industry regulations, professional standards, and best practices.

Chapter 1: Searching Procedures

Legal requirements for conducting searches.
Types of searches: general, random, and intelligence-based.
Use of search equipment (metal detectors, mirrors, gloves, search wands).
Procedures for handling search refusals and recording searches.
Special considerations for searching minors, vulnerable individuals, and transgender individuals.

Chapter 2: Keeping Vulnerable People Safe

Understanding duty of care in security roles.
Recognising vulnerabilities due to intoxication, age, disability, or mental illness.
Identifying signs of abuse, exploitation, and safeguarding concerns.
Security procedures for handling vulnerable individuals safely.
Awareness of initiatives like Ask for Angela to protect at-risk individuals.

Chapter 3: Terror Threats and the Role of the Security Officer

UK terrorism threat levels and attack methodologies.
Recognising suspicious behaviour and potential threats.
Emergency response protocols: RUN, HIDE, TELL strategy.
Procedures for dealing with suspicious packages and reporting threats.
Understanding counter-terrorism strategies and working with law enforcement.

Exam Information

Exam Name: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
Number of Questions: 28
Pass Mark: 71% (20/28)
Time Allowed: 45 minutes

Course Duration: 3 hours (1-day course)
Practical Assessments: Covering search techniques, incident response, and safeguarding measures
Exam Conducted: On the final day of the SIA Security Guard Refresher Training course.

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The course runs over one day, including practical assessments and exams.

You must have previously held an SIA Security Guard licence and be renewing it through this refresher course.

If you fail, you will need to retake the exam for that specific section. The exam retake fee is £90 unless you have the Gold or Platinum package, which includes unlimited retakes.

Exam results are typically emailed and sent via SMS within 7 working days after completing the test

Once you have passed all units and assessments, you can apply for your SIA Licence renewal online via the Security Industry Authority (SIA) website.