Common questions about the SIA door supervisor course

The door supervisor course, being one of the most preferred security training courses in London, often raises a lot of queries among the interested candidates. So we have taken the liberty to jot down some of the common questions and provide the answers to the same in order to aid you in making better decisions. Some of the most frequently asked questions in lieu of this course include:

     1.      Is the door supervisor course better than security guard training?

Well, the security guard training is not much different from the door supervisor course except the fact that the later allows you to work at the various licensed premises to guard the doors while the former teaches you the basics necessary to ensure the safety and security of the non-licensed premises such as corporate buildings, shopping malls, etc.

     2.      How can I apply for the SIA license after the training?

Once you have passed the assessment of the door supervisor training, you can visit the official website of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and file an online application for your license. Considering you have completed the course from an SIA recognised training provider, you will not have to wait till you physically obtain the certificate in your hand as the SIA will automatically be notified of your performance.

     3.      Where can I work with the SIA door supervisor license?

With the SIA door supervisor license, you can apply at the various licensed premises, i.e. the places that serve alcohol to the visitors including the various clubs, pubs, restaurants as well as non-licensed premises including shopping malls, corporate offices, and various other places. As a door supervisor, you will be responsible to maintain a lookout on all those entering and leaving the premises and ensure that no unauthorised individual enters the building. You will also be responsible to escort individuals in case the situation demands. You will also need to help the visitors and thus you must also have effective skills in communication.

     4.      Can I apply to other courses after I have obtained the door supervisor license?

Applying for more than one SIA license just increases your chances of getting selected at the various open job opportunities of the UK private security industry. You can apply for the SIA CCTV training along with the door supervisor course to gain a significant boost in your chosen career path. You can choose a training course from any of the SIA recognised training provider and subsequently apply for the respective SIA license.

     5.      Should I choose the classroom-based training or the online mode?

Any job role of the security industry needs you to have well-etched practical skills. Thus applying to the classroom-based training sessions provides you the edge and helps you to develop the essential practical skills necessary to work in the job role through direct training with the mentor and participating in various group activities to develop the analytical skills necessary to solve various real-life issues.

If you have further queries, you can get in touch with the training providers to know more.