SIA Door Supervisor Training Course

If you are looking to work in the security industry as a Security officer (Door Supervisor), achieving the Qualification is the first step towards applying for the licence.

Door Supervisors can work in restaurants, pubs, clubs, bars, retail outlets, shops, office buildings, shopping centers, public buildings and many more places.

To work as a door supervisor in the security industry of UK. You need to do the door supervisor course with an SIA compliant training provider. The door supervisor course is a 6 days training, the price of the course in London is as stated above if booked online. The Door Supervisor course after successful completion allows you to apply for your SIA door supervisor license.

Door Supervisor Course Core Units

Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry

1. Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
2. Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
3. Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
4. Understand the importance of safe working practices
5. Understand fire procedures in the workplace
6. Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
7. Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
8. Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
9. Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
10. Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
11. Understand good practice for post incident management

Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security

1. Understand crimes relevant to door supervision
2. Know how to conduct effective search procedures
3. Understand drug-misuse legislation, issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor.
4. Understand preservation of evidence relevant to the role of a door supervisor
5. Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
6. Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor
7. Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor

Unit 3: Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry

1. Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role
2. Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
3. Understand the use of problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict
4. Be able to communicate to deescalate conflict

Unit 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

1. Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
2. Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
3. Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
4. Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others

The role of the Door Supervisor

Door supervisors are security operatives working at licensed premises, for example, bars, night clubs, hotels, restaurants and large events. The main role of a door supervisor is to make sure customers have an enjoyable experience in a safe environment.

Attending training and passing the national qualification provides the minimum knowledge and understanding to start working as a door supervisor.

Door Supervisor’s responsibilities

• Controlling entry
• Maintaining order
• Helping customers
• Ensuring health and safety
• First aid
• Evacuation
• Safe environment.