Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications. Any business selling alcohol, including small pubs, retailers, large nightclubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities may need trained security staff qualified as door supervisors who hold an SIA licence.

Security operatives are likely, during their work, to be required to make calls to the emergency services and communicate clearly to resolve conflict. It is therefore essential that security operatives can communicate clearly.

A level 2 award for working as a door supervisor within the private security industry qualification is required by law for an individual to apply for a SIA licence to work as a door supervisor. Topics include: The main characteristics of the private security industry. Understanding the law when working as a door supervisor. Safe working practices and emergency procedures. The searching of people and property. Keeping vulnerable people safe. The powers of arrest of a door supervisor. Incident reporting and crime scene preservation.

Classroom and practical learning

Multiple choice examination

Progression to further learning or employment