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Course Details

The Security Guard Course is required if you want to obtain the SIA Security Guarding Licence which allows you to work in the private security industry as a Security Officer. Security Officers usually work in a wide variety of roles including static guarding, manned guarding, key holding etc.

Note: As per SIA(Security Industry Authority) announcement the Door Supervisor and Security Professionals are required to have Emergency First Aid at Work training and certificate. If you don't have a 1 year valid Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate you can checkout our Security Guard and First Aid at Work Course

NOTE: If you are considering this qualification, we strongly recommend that you take the SIA Door Supervisor course instead,which qualifies you to work both as a professional Door Supervisor and a Security Guard.
It is important to understand that Security Guard licence holders cannot work in licensed premises. We, therefore, continue to advise taking up the SIA Door Supervisor licence course as it is a better investment with wider job prospects.

Course Assessment
On completion of the course, the candidate will have to take three multiple-choice exams.
Examinations are usually a cause of worry amongst many, and there is no need to worry. Everything required for the examination is covered in the Security Guard course and an expert instructor will fully assist the candidate for the tests.

Roles and responsibilities of a Security Guard or Security Officer  
As per the Private Security Industry Act 2001, a Security Officer, sometimes called a Manned Guard, is anyone who carries out any of the following tasks:

  • Guarding premises against un-authorised access, disorder, theft, or destruction of property.
  • Guarding people against assault or other injuries sustained by unlawful activity.
  • The tasks of a security guard normally involve a physical presence, patrolling and controlling access to premises, surveillance and dealing with incidents and emergencies. Security officers are now also considered to be part of the wider police family, protecting people and their property and helping to prevent crime.

 

General duties of Security Guard.

  • Carry out patrols
  • Check people and vehicles at entry points
  • Search people, property or premises
  • Deal with internal and external customers
  • Record incidents
  • Respond to emergencies
  • Attend court to give evidence

 The first 3 units of both these qualifications are the same but Door Supervisors learn an additional unit (Physical Intervention). This additional unit allows them to work in more roles while also enabling them for Security Guarding roles.

*** We strongly recommend all our students who are considering the Security Guard training course to consider the Door Supervisor Training Course instead. Qualified Door Supervisors can legally work in all of the same roles as Security Guards. In addition, they can also work in licensed premises such as bars, clubs, events and festivals, which Security Guards may not be able to work in because alcohol is served. A Door Supervisor qualification will enable candidates to perform a wider variety of roles and will greatly increase their chances of finding employment. ***

 

COURSE FEE

ÂŁ180.00

ASSESSMENT

3 Multiple Choice Questions Exams

COURSE TIMINGS

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

RESULT

Result are available within 10 - 15 working days of the exams.

AGE

Minimum Age Requirement : 18

CERTIFICATION

Successful Students receive the Security Guard Certificate

GROUP BOOKING

Multiple Booking Services are available

COURSE DURATION

4 days

Application Process

Obtaining an SIA Security Guard Licence may seem like a long process, however, we are here to help you with the following 3 easy steps.

  • Step 1: Register and attend the SIA Security Guard licence course
  • Step 2: Get certified by passing the course.
  • Step 3: Complete the SIA application process on the SIA's website


The SIA Security Guarding course runs over 4 days and is divided into 3 units:

  • Unit 1: Working in The Private Security Industry
  • Unit 2: Working as a Security Officer
  • Unit 3: Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry

 

Required Documents for Security Courses

Along with SIA documentation requirements, certified centers may accept the following identification forms: 
1.    2 identity documents from Group A list. At least one must show the candidate's current address and at least one document must show their date of birth.
OR
2.    One identity document from the Group A list and 2 documents from the group B list. At least 1 document must show the candidate’s current address and at least 1 document showing their date of birth.

The required identification documents are classified into two groups 

Group A 

1.    UK biometric residence permit.
2.    Signed valid passport of any nationality 
3.    Valid UK driving license (both parts of provisional or full license are required)
4.    Driving license photo card, GB issued. Not valid if issued by Northern Ireland.
5.    UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth 

Group B 

1.    Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate, with translation if not in English.
2.    Valid UK firearms license with photo 
3.    Valid EU photo ID card
4.    UK adoption certificate
5.    Signed valid UK paper driving license
6.    UK birth certificate issued more than 12 months after the date of birth, not a photocopy
7.    Non-UK birth certificate, with translation if not in English
8.    P45 statement of income for tax purposes on leaving a job issued in the last 12 months
9.    Bank or building society statement issued to your current address, less than three months old. You can use more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different bank or building society
10.   P60 annual statement of income for tax purposes issued in the last 12 months
11.   2nd Bank or building society statement issued to your current address, less than three months old from a different provider to 13
12.   Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable,) issued to your current address within the last three months. You can only use one utility bill in support of your application (mobile phone contracts are NOT accepted)
13.   Mortgage statement issued in the last 12 months
14.   Pension, endowment, or ISA statement issued in the last 12 months
15.   British work permit or visa issued in the last 12 months
16.   Letter from H.M. Revenue & Customs, Department of Work and Pensions, employment service, or local authority issued within the last three months. You can use more than one letter as long as each is issued by a different Government department or a different local authority
17.   2nd letter from different provider to 21
18.   A credit card statement sent to your current address within the last three months. You can use more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different issuer
19.   2nd credit card statement from different provider to 23
20.   Council Tax statement issued in the last 12 months
21.   Child benefit book issued in the last 12 months
22.   NI issued Driving license photo card ( issued by Northern Ireland DVLA)*
23.   Driving license paper counterpart issued by DVLA Great Britain or Northern Ireland.*

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Photographs

The candidate is also required to provide 2 passport size photographs with a light background. If you apply for more than 1 course, you are required to provide additional photos based on the number of courses applied.
Documents required for SIA linked qualifications
As per SIA instructions in order to attend the examination, the candidates are required to ensure that the documentation is complete. It is mandatory to have documents with you and ensure that the documents you have must be as per the list mentioned in Group A or Group B. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of taking this Course?

This SIA recognised Level 2 Award for Security Guarding will enable you to apply for an SIA Security Guard licence. By obtaining this licence, you will increase your employment opportunities.

What is the aim of the Security Guard course?

The aim of this course is achieve a Level 2 Award in Security Guarding. When you have gained this, you will be eligible to apply for a Security Guard SIA licence. To work as an SIA Door Supervisor or an SIA Security Guard in the UK you must hold a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Is the Security Guard Course right for me?

If you would like to work as a Security Guard in the UK, then this course is for you. When you complete this course, you will be able to apply for Security Guard roles in the Security Industry. It is important to be aware that with this qualification you will not be allowed to work as a Door Supervisor because physical intervention is not taught on this course. This makes Door Supervisor course more valuable and appealing to employers when you are applying for jobs.

Main differences between a Security Guard and a Door Supervisor.

A normal Security Guard cannot do all the activities that a Door Supervisor can do. Also, in the future, if you need to work as a door supervisor you would need to spend further on the training as well as the licensing fee to SIA for the door supervisor license. On the contrary, a Door Supervisor besides performing their duties can also perform the duties of a normal Security Guard. The choice is yours but in our opinion, the door supervisor qualification is a much better career prospect. The SIA license price is same for both qualifications.  For more information on the Door Supervisor course click here General duties of Security Guard

How can I get the Security Guard Licence?

Obtaining a SIA Security Guard Licence may seem like a long process, however, we are here to help you with the following 3 easy steps Register and attend the SIA Security Guard licence course Get certified by passing the course. Complete the SIA application process on the SIA's website https://services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/login/

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