SIA Door Supervision Training Courses.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor. It is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications and is supported by Skills for Security, the standards setting body for the security industry and the SIA, which regulates the private security industry.

Topics covered

These include the main characteristics of the Private Security Industry, the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role and objectives of a door supervisor, powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations, good practice to follow after conflict situations, physical interventions and the implications of their use and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.

Assessment method

Unit 1 - Principles of working in the private security industry

• 70-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 50 out of 72.
• Examination duration – 110 minutes..
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 17 hours.

Unit 2 - Principles of working as a door supervisor in the private security industry

• 50-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 35 out of 50.
• Examination duration – 75 minutes.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 11 hours.

Unit 3 - Application of conflict management in the private security industry

• 20-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 14 out of 20.
• Examination duration – 30 minutes.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 11 hours

Unit 4 - Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry

• Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course by the tutor.
• A 30 question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 24 out of 30.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 15 hours

This qualification is suitable for learners over the age of 18.

The SIA now require all new applicants to hold a one day First Aid qualification. This is delivered as standard on day one of the course for all delegates.

How long will it take?

It is delivered over 7 days including a first aid qualification on day one, with a large amount of pre-course reading and written tasks to complete. Full details will be sent out to you.

This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the NVQ in Providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the private security industry such as CCTV Operations.