Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

The Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry is aimed at learners who want to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work legally as a door supervisor. Based on the SIAs own specifications and updated to meet the latest requirements, it has been developed by Highfield, the leading awarding organisation for security qualifications and written by some of the countrys leading security experts. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 44 contact hours (6-days) with self-study included.

Maths and English Level 1 or above initial assessment results is required.

British values; health and wellbeing; employability; substance misuse; retail knowledge; emergency first aid at work; the main characteristics of the Private Security Industry; the importance of safe working practices; drug-misuse legislation; issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor; licensing law; queue management; how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations; problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict; physical interventions and the implications of their use; and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.

Classroom based.

Water and pack lunch.

Competence and knowledge, written portfolio of evidence and practical observations, and exams.

Job interviews and possible progression into employment or further education.