SIA Door Supervisor

SIA Door Supervisor – Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry

8-Day Course including a First Aid Course

Certificate valid for 3 years

This regulated SIA Door Supervisor qualification is designed for those wanting to work in the security industry as a Door Supervisor or security officer. If successfully achieved, it allows them to meet their mandatory requirements for a door supervisor’s license. It is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications, and the subjects covered include understanding relevant counter-terrorism issues, conflict management, and physical intervention.

How long will it take?

To complete this SIA Door Supervisor qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 44 hours of learning over 8 days. This will include the first aid requirement.

 Topics covered

• characteristics of the Private Security Industry,
• the importance of safe working practices,
• drug-misuse legislation,
• issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor,
• licensing law,
• queue management,
• how to recognize, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations,
• problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict,
• physical interventions and the implications of their use
• non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.

 Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by practical assessments and multiple-choice examinations.

Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

Unit 2: Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry

Unit 3: Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry

Unit 4: Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry

Identification Requirements

Please ensure you have the correct ID documents prior to booking the course, as failure to provide the documentation on the course will prevent you from starting the course. This includes the up-to-date address on all documents so they match. 

The full ID list can be found HERE

If you already hold a license and need to renew and complete the top-up course then visit the page for TOP-UP Training

For more information from the SIA please visit their website at SIA