Course overview
The Door Supervisor course is a 6-day programme. Throughout the course, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to work in the private security industry, including roles as a door supervisor. The course covers key areas such as working in the private security industry, conflict management, and physical intervention.
First Aid Requirement (Included in This Course)
It is now compulsory for all learners to hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work certificate before completing the training required for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence.
To make this process simple, we include the Emergency First Aid at Work training within this course at no extra cost. This will be delivered on Day 1 of your training, ensuring you meet all requirements before progressing with the rest of the qualification.
Who is this course for?
This course is for individuals wishing to obtain the SIA Door Supervisor Licence and work in the following front-line roles: Corporate Security Guarding Manned Guarding Retail Security Guarding Site Security Music or Sporting Event Security Nightclub / Restaurant Security Shopping Centre Security Loss Prevention Officer Office Building Security Guarding and more…
Fees and funding
£350 (with First Aid included) £300 (If you already have a First Aid qualification)
- with First Aid included
- £350
- First Aid included
- without First Aid
- £300
- If you already have a First Aid qualification
Course dates
| Start | End | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul 2026 | Sat, 18 Jul 2026 | 9am-6pm | Closed |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | Sat, 22 Aug 2026 | 9am-6pm | Closed |
| Mon, 14 Sept 2026 | Sat, 19 Sept 2026 | 9am-6pm | Closed |
| Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Sat, 17 Oct 2026 | 9am-6pm | Enrolling now |
| Mon, 9 Nov 2026 | Sat, 14 Nov 2026 | 9am-6pm | Enrolling now |
| Mon, 7 Dec 2026 | Sat, 12 Dec 2026 | 9am-6pm | Enrolling now |
Dates not suitable? Register your interest and we will contact you about the next intake.
Entry requirements
Anyone aged 16 and over can enrol on this course. Learners should also be in good physical condition, as the course includes practical training and assessment in physical intervention techniques. Candidates are Required to Provide: 2 photographic identity documents; at least 1 document must show your current address and at least 1 document must show your date of birth; OR 1 photographic identity document and 2 documents with their current address on it. Please note that proof of address cannot be older than three months. Common Forms of Identity Documents: Signed valid passport of any nationality. Driving licence photo card. UK birth certificate. UK biometric residence permit. Valid EU photo ID card. Current bank or building society statement. Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable). Letter from H.M Revenue & Customs or local authority. Current credit card statement. Separate from this you need to hold a valid First Aid qualification.
What you will learn
- Private Security Industry: The legal aspect
- Health and Safety for private security operatives
- Fire Safety awareness
- Emergency procedures
- Communication Skills and Customer Care
- Behavioural standards
- Civil and criminal law
- Searching
- Arrest
- Drugs awareness
- Recording incidents and crime scene preservation
- Licensing law
- Emergency procedures
- Avoiding conflict and reducing personal risk
- Defusing conflicts
- Resolving and learning from conflicts
- Application of communication skills and conflict management for Door Supervisors
- Introduction to physical intervention Skills
- Must-know legislations
Course units (5)
Mandatory units
- Working in The Private Security Industry
- Working as a Door Supervisor
- Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry
- Physical Intervention Skills for The Private Security Industry
- Emergency First Aid at Work training
All listed units are mandatory.
How you will learn
The course runs over 6 consecutive days (9am–6pm) and is delivered through a mix of classroom-based teaching, discussion, and practical training. As part of the course, Emergency First Aid at Work training is included for all learners who do not already hold a valid first aid qualification. This is delivered on Day 1 and ensures all SIA mandatory requirements are met before progressing.
Assessment
On the final day of the course, you will complete 4 externally set and externally marked multiple-choice exams, along with various practical physical assessments. These assessments are designed to test your knowledge and practical skills covered throughout the course.
You will qualify with
- Highfields Level 2 Certificate in Door Supervision
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid (if applicable)
- Counter Terrorism Certificate
Careers and progression
Career options
- Corporate Security Guarding
- Manned Guarding
- Retail Security Guarding
- Site Security
- Music or Sporting Event Security
- Nightclub / Restaurant Security
- Shopping Centre Security
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Office Building Security Guarding
Progress on to
- Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry
Skills employers look for
- Conflict management
- Physical intervention
- Observation
- Incident reporting
- Licensing law
- Radio communication
- Emergency first aid
- Staying calm
Useful links
- Registering for a personal SIA online account (opens in a new tab)
- Submitting an online SIA licence application form (opens in a new tab)
- A guide to the stages of your SIA licence application (opens in a new tab)
- Linking your personal SIA online account with a business account (opens in a new tab)
- Requesting a replacement SIA licence card (opens in a new tab)
- Renewing your door supervision licence (opens in a new tab)
- Renewing your security guarding licence (opens in a new tab)
- Renewing your close protection licence (opens in a new tab)
- SIA official YouTube channel (opens in a new tab)
Related courses
- Level 2Security
Award for CCTV Operators
- Duration
- 2 Days (if you have Door Supervisor) or 3 Days
- Delivery
- In centre
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