Why choose the Door Supervisor licence?
The Door Supervisor licence is the most popular SIA licence because it opens the most doors. With it you can work in pubs, bars and nightclubs, at events and festivals, and in retail. It also lets you do the work covered by a Security Guarding licence, so one licence gives you access to several parts of the security industry.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone aged 18 or over who wants to start a career in security
- People with the right to work in the UK
- People who can read, write, speak and understand English well enough to do the job. Training centres must check this before the course, and we'll do a short assessment when you book.
What does the course cover?
The course runs over 7 days. Day 1 is Emergency First Aid at Work, which the SIA requires before Door Supervisor training. Over the next 6 days you'll study with an experienced trainer:
- Principles of working in the private security industry: the law, the SIA, health and safety, and terror threat awareness
- Principles of working as a door supervisor: admission policies, searching, drugs awareness, licensing law and dealing with incidents
- Application of conflict management: recognising, avoiding and calming down conflict
- Application of physical intervention skills: safe, legal techniques taught and practised in class
How is it assessed?
You'll take straightforward multiple-choice exams and a practical assessment of the physical intervention skills. Our trainers prepare you thoroughly, with practice questions and plenty of hands-on practice, so you go into the exams confident.
What to bring
- Two forms of ID from the SIA's accepted list, for example a passport and a recent bank statement. We'll confirm exactly what's needed when you book.
- A valid First Aid certificate, if you already have one (otherwise it's included on day 1)
- Comfortable clothes for the physical intervention sessions
After the course: getting your SIA licence
Your results are usually available within about ten working days. Once you've passed, you apply for your licence online with the Security Industry Authority. The licence fee is paid directly to the SIA (see the current fee on GOV.UK); our course fee is paid to UK City Academy.
We'll help you complete the application, and our form filling service is free for our learners. Applications usually take several weeks. Common causes of delay are:
- Mistakes on the application form
- Missing or incorrect ID documents
- Criminal record issues
- Payment problems
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Door Supervisor course?
7 days in total: 1 day of Emergency First Aid at Work followed by 6 days of Door Supervisor training, including the exams.
What can I do with a Door Supervisor licence?
You can work in licensed venues such as pubs and clubs, at events and festivals, and in retail, and you can also carry out security guarding work.
How much is the SIA licence fee?
The licence fee is paid directly to the SIA, not to us. Check the current fee on the SIA page on GOV.UK before you apply.
Do I need good English?
You need to be able to communicate clearly and write simple reports. We check your English before the course. If you need to improve it first, our English classes can help.
