Duration: 6 days classroom based, one day home learning.
Location: Birmingham.
Delivery Mode: Blended learning
Price: from £300
Award: Highfield Level 2 Award
How much can you earn? £11.44 – £18 per hour
At Unique Training Services, our Door Supervisor course is designed for individuals seeking to obtain their SIA Licence and pursue a career in the security industry as a door supervisor or security guard. This course follows the SIA’s official learning and qualification standards and is supported by Skills for Security, the industry’s standards-setting body, along with the SIA, which regulates the private security sector.
The Level 2 Door Supervisor course adheres to the required SIA specifications and is an essential step towards achieving your SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
With a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, you will be qualified to work in a wide range of settings, from retail security to overseeing high-end nightclubs.
Professionals with a Door Supervisor Licence are also eligible for other roles, such as security guards and keyholders.
If you're aiming to work as a Door Supervisor, this qualification is the perfect starting point for your career.
Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
Understand the importance of safe working practices
Understand fire procedures in the workplace
Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
Understand good practice for post incident management
Understand crimes relevant to door supervision
Know how to conduct effective search procedures
Understand drug-misuse legislation, issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor
Understand preservation of evidence relevant to the role of a door supervisor
Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor
Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor
Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role
Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
Understand the use of problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict
Be able to communicate to de-escalate conflict
Understand Physical Intervention and the legal and professional implications of their use
Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others
Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques
Before beginning your SIA Door Supervisor training with Unique Training Services, you will need to provide your First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate.
If you don't yet have a valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate, we offer an Emergency First Aid Training Course to help you get certified.
To successfully complete the course, you will need to pass the following assessments:
Multiple Choice Exams: Tests your knowledge on the theoretical aspects of the course.
Practical Assessment: Demonstrates your competency in conflict management and emergency procedures.
Exam results will be made available on the same day.
With an SIA Door Supervisor licence, you can work in a variety of settings within the security industry, including:
Nightclubs and Bars - Ensuring safety and maintaining order at high-end or busy nightlife venues.
Event Security - Working at concerts, festivals, sports events, and conferences to manage crowd control and ensure safety.
Retail Security - Providing security services in shopping malls, department stores, and other retail environments to prevent theft and ensure the safety of customers and staff.
Private Venues and Functions - Overseeing security at weddings, corporate events, and other private gatherings.