SIA Door
Supervisor
Training Course

The first step to starting your exciting new career in the security industry. Working as a Door Supervisor or Security Guard begins with the right training.
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SIA Door Supervisor Training Course with CPS

The Door Supervisor training course is an enjoyable learning experience for anyone wanting to begin a career as a Door Supervisor in the UK. This 6 day course is loaded with essential knowledge and skills you will need to have to be able to successfully apply for your SIA Licence and start working in the growing and booming security industry.

CPS Training Centre Door Supervisor Training Course

What will I learn on the course?

The course runs over 6 consecutive days and is divided into 4 units. It covers everything from the legal aspects of working in security to the latest physical intervention techniques.
  1. PLEASE NOTE: You must have a first aid qualification before starting this training.

How it works

Throughout your door supervisor training, we’ll walk you through the process, providing all necessary training and materials to help you get your SIA Door Supervisor licence.

Unit 1:

Working in The Private Security Industry

  • Private Security Industry: The legal aspect
  • Health and Safety for private security operatives
  • Fire Safety awareness
  • Emergency procedures
  • Communication Skills and Customer Care

Unit 2:

Working as a Door Supervisor

  • Behavioural standards
  • Civil and criminal law
  • Searching
  • Arrest
  • Drugs awareness
  • Recording incidents and crime scene preservation
  • Licensing law
  • Emergency procedures

Unit 3:

Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry

  • Avoiding conflict and reducing personal risk
  • Defusing conflicts
  • Resolving and learning from conflicts
  • Application of communication skills and conflict management for Door Supervisors

Unit 4:

Physical Intervention Skills for The Private Security Industry

  • Introduction to physical intervention Skills
  • Must-know legislations
  1. DID YOU KNOW: The persuasive Communication and Conflict Management skills taught in this course can be used professionally and personally when dealing with conflict situations? This stand-alone part of the course is worth more than the total price of the training on its own.

Door Supervisor Exam

On the final day of the course, there will be three multiple choice exams and a practical assessment.

We understand that examinations can be a daunting prospect, but we assure you there is no need to worry. Everything you need to know for the exam is covered in the door supervisor course, and your expert instructor will adequately prepare you for success in the tests.

How to achieve your Door Supervisor Licence

Getting your SIA Door Supervisor Licence may seem complicated, but it’s actually quite straightforward! All you need to do is follow the simple steps:
Point One Door Supervisor Training Course

Pass the Door Supervisor Course

The Door Supervisor Course takes 6 days to complete.
The training course is assessed by 4 multiple choice exams and various practical assessments.

Point Two Door Supervisor Training Course

Complete the licence application on the SIA website

The cost of starting a licence application is £190. The SIA will get back to you within 25 working days. In rare cases, this can take up to 6 weeks.

Point Three Door Supervisor Training Course

Complete identity checks

You will need to verify your identity to satisfy parts of your SIA application, namely your photo ID. The easiest way to do this is at the Post Office. You can also have someone with a British passport, who is not related to you, to sign the back of your photo ID.

Point Four Door Supervisor Training Course

Submit application to the SIA

The SIA will verify your identity and run a background check on your criminal record. If you have lived abroad for 6 months or more, you may be required to provide some supporting evidence.

Point Five Door Supervisor Training Course

Receive your 3 year licence in the post

You are finally licensed! Your SIA Door Supervisor Licence is valid for 3 years.

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For our 6 day SIA Door Supervisor training course or Contact us if you have any questions.

CPS work with the Security Industry Authority

Anyone who wants to become a bodyguard or close protection officer in the UK will need to achieve a licence from the government.
All professionals need a Close Protection Licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work in England or Wales.