SIA Door Supervisor Course

sia door supervision licence

Enroll in our comprehensive SIA Door Supervisor Training Course and become a licensed and certified door supervisor.

This intensive program covers all the essential skills and knowledge required to work as a professional door supervisor in the UK.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the legal requirements, conflict management techniques, physical intervention skills, and emergency procedures. You’ll learn how to maintain public safety, prevent crime and disorder, and handle challenging situations effectively.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, you’ll receive the coveted SIA Door Supervisor License, allowing you to work legally in the private security industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career as a door supervisor and gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Register now and take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career in the security industry.

The SIA Door Supervisor Course programme is delivered under the Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP).

This programme has 3 main components:
  • Pre-employment training
    • Technical skills
    • Employment skills
  • Employer insight experience
  • A guaranteed job interview (Candidates must fully complete each element of the programme to qualify for a guaranteed interview.)

SIA Door Supervisor Course Modules covered as part of pre-employment and technical skills training aspect include:

  • Principles of working in the  Private Security Industry
  • Principles of working as a door supervisor in the Private Security Industry
  • Application of conflict management in the Private Security Industry
  • Application of physical intervention skills in the  Private Security Industry
  • Emergency First Aid at Work

Entry criteria

Good written and spoken English skills are required. The minimum English Language skills equivalent required are:

  • B1 level qualification (Home Office’s list of recognised English tests)
  • Functional Skills Level E3-L1 in English and maths

Students will complete an English, Maths and Digital Skills initial assessment as part of the enrolment and registration process to assess suitability for the programme.

We will support students with any English, maths and Digital Skills needs as part of their programme. Available courses include Bridging the Gap programme and Functional Skills for those who would benefit from English, maths or Digital Skills training.

Course duration and start dates

Programme duration: 6 Weeks (including guaranteed interview and employer insight experience)

Programme start dates: Contact study@lsdn.org.uk for timetable

Attendance arrangements:

  • Weeks 1-3: Classroom and online learning

Weeks 3-6: Employer insight experience and job interviews

Homework and self-study:
Students will need to commit 8-10 hours a week for homework (assignments) and for self-study (reading, research and e-learning).

Attendance special requirements (MANDATORY):

SIA Door Supervisor Course qualifications are externally regulated by the SIA. Students are required to attend 100% of the sessions and are not permitted to be late. If students miss a session or arrive late they will not be permitted to complete the programme and will need to start again at the next available date. These are the SIA regulations and are not subject to flexibility or discretion.

In addition to classroom study, you will be offered work experience on a voluntary basis, these opportunities will be offered by industry employers linked to the SWAP programme.

Assessment/exam arrangements:

  • Multiple Choice Examination, Practical Demonstration/Assignment

Resources or equipment required for your course

Notebook, ruler, pen, pencil and a device (laptop) for online learning. (If you do not have access to a PC or laptop, access to PC or laptop is available at the centre).

Certification and Accreditation details:

  • Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Industry Skills:

In addition to the formal qualifications offered on this programme, a range of industry skills and qualifications required or desired by employers are offered to students to enhance their employment success and career prospects.

These include:

  • Action Counters Terrorism e-learning
  • Modern Security Practitioner e-learning

Personal and Professional Development

Students on this programme will benefit from dedicated Personal and Professional Development. These are skills that will enhance student’s learning both personally and professionally.

Progression options

Further learning and courses at LSDN:

  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety
  • IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing
  • CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership
  • Gateway Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS)
  • Laser Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance) within the Private Security Industry
  • Cyber Security Infrastructure

Further learning and courses outside of LSDN:

  • Level 3 Award in Security Operations
  • Level 3 Certificates/Diplomas in Health and Safety, Site Management and/or Supervisory Management
  • Level 4 in Security Management
  • Level 5 in Security Management

Career opportunities

Door Supervisor, Security Officer, Security Guard, Store Detective, Security Manager, Security Operations Manager, Event Security Officer.

Find out more:

Private Security is a regulated activity. The sector is regulated by SIA and you will be required to apply for DBS and an SIA card in order to work in the industry.

SIA Door Supervisor Course Delivery organisation

London Skills & Development Network (LSDN)