All security operatives in the private security industry must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). To become licensed you must first attend and pass a security training course. Once you have received your SIA door supervisor’s licence you can work as one or more of the following:
- Door Supervisor (licensed premises - bars, pubs, nightclubs)
- Security Guard (non-licensed premises - offices, hospitals)
- Retail Security Officer
- Event Steward/ Event Security
- Hotel Security
- Key Holder
- Security Dog Handler
Course Content
The 4 day training course is in four parts:
Unit 1: Working in the private security industry - relevant legislation, health and safety, fire safety, workplace emergencies, effective communication and customer care.
Unit 2: Working as a door supervisor - law, access control and searching, arrest, drugs, incident recording and crime scene preservation, licensing law and social responsibility, safety and security.
Unit 3: Conflict Management - the prevention and management of conflict, risk management, de-escalation of conflict, problem solving, effective teamwork and learning from conflict.
Unit 4: Physical Intervention - health and safety, legal and medical implications of using force, incident reporting, disengagement, escorting and holding skills.
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Achilles UK is a one of the most experienced security training providers in the UK.
The course you will experience has been developed by us over the past 20 years and this is reflected by our very high pass rate. In 2009, 97.2% of our clients passed their security course first time with many of those also achieving full marks in the exams.
Your course will be delivered by an experienced security consultant who will have extensive operational experience. This helps your course to be presented in a way that far exceeds the minimum training requirements for the industry.
We like to keep our group sizes small (maximum of 12 people) as this allows greater individual attention and provides more opportunity for you to ask questions.
Our aim is to not only ensure you pass this course but you take away skills and knowledge that will help keep yourself and others safe throughout your entire security career.
SIA Licence application
It takes around six weeks for each application to be processed by the SIA. The fee is £245.00 and the licence is valid for three years. You can request a SIA licence application form by telephoning 0844 892 1025. Alternatively, you can complete the form online by visiting the SIA website.