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Level 2 SIA Approved Door Supervisors Course

Who is this course For?

This course is for those wishing to work as Door Supervisor In The Private Security Industry. The Qualification Is approved by the SIA Under The Terms Of The Private Security Industry Act (2001) for individuals who wish to obtain a licence From The Security Industry Authority.

Course Information

 A Door Supervisors Licence Is Required If Manned Guarding Activities Are Undertaken In Relation To Licensed Premises.. Licensed Premises Are Those Open To The Public At Times When Alcohol Is Being Supplied For Consumption, Or Regulated Entertainment Is Being Provided 

Qualification Objectives

  

The main objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to work as a door supervisor.  Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to apply for an SIA licence to work as a door supervisor within the private security industry.  This qualification has been developed to meet the training and licensing requirements of the SIA who regulate the sector under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

Pre Entry requirements

English Language

  

English language 

It is essential that security operatives can communicate effectively, to be able to reduce and deal with conflict situations and to be able to liaise with other staff emergency services. 

Learners should, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening equivalent to the following:

· a B2 Level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications

· a B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

· an ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

· an ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5 awarded by SQA Accreditation and taken in Scotland.

· Functional Skills Level 1 in English

· Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5

· Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1

First Aid

  

First aid:

From 1st April 2021 learners taking their door supervision training for the first time will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate*. This must meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid.

Learners should, as a minimum, have achieved an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification covering the following outcomes:

· understand the role of the first aider, including: ➢ the importance of preventing cross-infection ➢ the need for recording incidents and actions ➢ use of available equipment.

· assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency.

· administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)

· administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external.

defibrillator

· administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.

· administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.

· administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.

· provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* to their training centre before they start training. This certificate* must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.

First Aid

Course Content

Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry

  

· Know the main characteristics and purposes of the private security industry

· Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative

· Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives

· Understand the importance of safe working practices

· Understand fire procedures in the workplace

· Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures

· Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative

· Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative

· Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

· Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe

· Understand good practice for postincident management

Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry

  

· Understand crimes relevant to door supervision

· Know how to conduct effective search procedures

· Understand drug-misuse legislation, issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor

· Understand preservation of evidence relevant to the role of a door supervisor

· Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor

· Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibiliti es relevant to a door supervisor.

· Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor

Unit 3: Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry

  

· Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role

· Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations

· Understand the use of problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict

· Be able to communicate to de-escalate conflict

Unit 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

  

· Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use

· Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention

· Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention

· Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others

· Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques

end of course assessment

This course is assessed by 4 multiple choice exams and practical assessments which are conducted over the mandatory classroom days.

Exams

Exam 1 - Working in the private security industry.


This is a 72 question multiple choice exam. The pass rate is 70% which means that you must get at least 52/72 answers correct. You have 1 hour 50 minutes to complete this exam. 

Exam 2 - Conflict Management


This is a 20 question multiple choice exam. The pass rate is 70% which means that you must get at least 14/20 answers correct. You have 30 minutes to complete this exam. 

Exam 3 - Working as a Door Supervisor in the private security industry.


This is a 50 question multiple choice exam. The pass rate is 70% which means that you must get at least 35/50 answers correct. You have 1 hour 15 minutes to complete this exam. 

Exam 4 - Application of Physical Intervention


This is a 30 question multiple choice exam. The pass rate is 80% which means that you must get at least 24/30 answers correct. You have 45 minutes to complete this exam. 

Practical Assessments

Practical assessments are conducted covering 4 main aspects of the modules.
These include the following;


  • writing an evidential witness statement
  • searching of people and bags using equipment such as handheld search wands and radios to contact colleagues
  • conflict management scenarios
  • physical intervention knowledge questions and practical techniques.

Practical assessments are assessed by the instructor and are pass or fail.

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