Who can do this course?

• Anyone over the age of 16.

Candidates are Required to Provide:

• 2 photographic identity documents; at least 1 document must show your current address and at least 1 document must show your date of birth; OR
• 1 photographic identity document and 2 documents with their current address on it.

Please note that proof of address cannot be older than three months.

Common Forms of Identity Documents:

Signed valid passport of any nationality.

Driving licence photo card.

UK birth certificate.

UK biometric residence permit.

Valid EU photo ID card.

Current bank or building society statement.

Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable).

Letter from H.M Revenue & Customs or local authority.

Current credit card statement.

Separate from this you need to hold a valid First Aid qualification. Still not sure? Please click on this link for more information about the course requirements.

What you will learn

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

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 price of the course.

How you will learn

The course runs over 6 consecutive days (9am-6pm). It's divided into 4 units, and covers everything from the legal aspects of security, to the latest physical intervention techniques.

SIA Course Update (April 2021): Since 1st April 2021, this course became a 6-day course instead of a 4-day course. You must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training. This should be an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate or higher. 

You can enrol on our first aid course and this must be completed before you start the Door Supervisor course

On the final day of your course, there will be 4 multiple-choice exams and a practical assessment.

We understand exams can feel daunting, but there's no need to worry. Everything you need to know is covered in the Door Supervisor Course, and your training instructor will fully prepare you for success. 

How You Will Be Assessed

4 multiple choice exams and various physical assessments

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

Highfields Level 2 Certificate in Door Supervision

Award in Emergency First Aid (if applicable)

Counter Terrorism Certificate

You will receive your certificates within 2 weeks of successful course completion

Career prospect

There are numerous career paths and opportunities in the UK today for Door Supervisors.

• Corporate Security Guarding 
• Manned Guarding 
• Retail Security Guarding 
• Site Security 
• Music or Sporting Event Security 
• Nightclub / Restaurant Security 
• Shopping Centre Security 
• Loss Prevention Officer 
• Office Building Security Guarding 

You can also go on to study the following courses:

• Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry

How to get your Door Supervisor Licence

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

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 practical assessments.

Complete the licence application on the SIA website

The cost of starting a licence application is £184.00 The SIA will get back to you within 25 working days. In rare cases, this can take up to 6 weeks.

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.

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.

Receive your licence in the post

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

SIA have produced new videos that provide helpful guidance to licence applicants and licence holders in a visual and easy-to-understand format.

These include 5 videos providing walk-throughs of our licensing process:

• Registering for a personal SIA online account
• Submitting an online SIA licence application form
• A guide to the stages of your SIA licence application
• Linking your personal SIA online account with a business account
• Requesting a replacement SIA licence card

And 3 videos providing helpful guidance on renewing a licence in the sectors with new training requirements:

• Renewing your door supervision licence
• Renewing your security guarding licence
• Renewing your close protection licence

SIA official YouTube channel also features videos on other topics such as safer restraint and helping people in vulnerable situations.

Fees and Funding

£300 (with First Aid included)

£250 (If you already have a First Aid qualification)