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The SIA (Security Industry Authority) Qualification

Entry Requirements for SIA Security Training

  • Minimum age of 18 on the first day of the course.
  • Valid photographic ID (passport or UK driving licence).
  • Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months).
  • Enhanced DBS check to confirm absence of disqualifying offences.
  • Proficiency in English to read, write, and converse as required by assessments.

Gathering these documents in advance prevents delays and ensures you can start your SIA security training

The Qualification

  • Awareness of the law in the private security industry
  • Health and safety for the private security operative
  • Fire safety awareness
  • Emergency procedures
  • Communication skills and customer care
  • The roles and objectives of a Door Supervisor
  • Civil and criminal law relevant to a Door Supervisor
  • Searching and arrest procedures
  • Drug and alcohol awareness
  • Incident recording and crime scene preservation
  • Identifying and resolving conflict situations
  • Communication strategies to defuse conflict
  • Problem-solving techniques during conflict
  • Recognising different behaviour patterns
  • Principles and legal implications of physical interventions
  • Non-pain compliant physical intervention skills
  • Escorting techniques for vulnerable individuals
  • Reducing risk during physical interventions

Applying for your license

The Steps to get your license:

✅ What To Do Next:

1. Certificates
  • Your certificates have been requested and will arrive in 6–12 weeks.
  • If you’d like a digital copy, let us know.
2. Watch for the SIA Email
  • You’ll get an email from SIA Authority within 24 hours.
  • Check your inbox and spam/junk folder.
  • Do not create a personal SIA account on your own — wait for the official link from SIA.
    • If you’ve already done this, please delete that account and use the correct link instead 😊
3. Create Your Application
  • Once you receive the email:
    1. Accept the invite and use the link to create your SIA account.
    2. Click “Start New Application”.
    3. Choose “Door Supervisor” as the role.
    4. Complete the application.
  • We’ll be notified and will make the payment on your behalf.

Note: It can take up to 2 weeks for your results to appear in the SIA system — don’t worry if you can’t apply right away. Once your account is linked, check your messages in the SIA portal regularly.

4. Final Steps
  • After we process the payment, you’ll be notified to complete your license application.
  • Helpful video guides (search these titles on YouTube if links don’t work):
    • How to Link Your Account
    • How to Submit Your Online Application Form

 

ℹ️ Once Done:

You’ll receive an SIA application number to show potential employers.
⚠️ You cannot start work as a Door Supervisor until your badge is fully approved.

Useful links and more information

  1. Get ready for our application checks
  2. Check you have the right documents to prove your identity
  3. Check you can afford the licence fee (if you are applying for a licence yourself)
  4. Apply for a licence yourself
  5. Apply through your employer
  6. Check how long your application will take
  7. What happens when we have made our decision

Apply for an SIA licence – GOV.UK

Frequently Asked Questions