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SIA Door Supervisor Top Up
Training Course
Our security training qualifications will allow you to get your SIA badge and start or continue work as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV operator.
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SIA Security Guard Top Up Training Course
Our security training qualifications will allow you to get your SIA badge and start or continue work as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV operator.
This SIA security refresher course is designed for individuals who are currently working as a Security Guard and wish to renew their Security Officer licence.
Our security training qualifications will allow you to get your SIA badge and start or continue work as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV operator.
➤ Derby, Derbyshire
➤ Derby, Derbyshire
This SIA security refresher course is designed for individuals who are currently working as a Security Guard and wish to renew their Security Officer licence.
Our security training qualifications will allow you to get your SIA badge and start or continue work as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV operator.
Mastering new skills means you’re able to better protect your client, the public, property, and yourself. With SIA Top-Up Training, you’re refreshing your skills to keep people safe against new risks, post-pandemic and beyond.
About our Security Officer Top Up course
The top up/upskilling course for security officers qualification was introduced for SIA badge holders who need to renew their licence and be brought up to date with the new regulations introduced in Oct 2021.
If you have not taken a SIA course after the above date, you are required to take an upskilling course in order to renew your SIA badge and continue working within the security sector.
The training has been made mandatory by the Security Industry Authority in order to recognise the new risks and challenges of modern security guard jobs.
Do you hold a Door Supervisor licence? You will need our Door Supervisor Top Up course instead.
Derby SIA training location
Our Derby security courses take place within the modern RTC Business Park, in Derby City Centre, East Midlands.
The training centre has ample onsite parking spaces and a newly refurbished canteen area. It is also located within walking distance from Derby Train Station, with fast and frequent trains to Burton-on-Trent, Ilkeston, Uttoxeter, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and many other locations in the Midlands.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To register for this refresher qualification, learners must:
- be aged 18+
- have the right to work in the UK
- currently hold a Security Officer SIA licence
First Aid Qualification – Participants will need to show they have a valid First Aid certificate before they begin the security officer top up qualification. If you don’t currently hold a valid certificate, choose one of our courses that includes the EFAW training (delivered on your first day).
Pass CRB Checks – When you apply to renew your security licence, the SIA will carry out background & Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks as standard. (Having a criminal record does not mean you will be automatically refused a licence. Read FAQs further down this page for more information).
BOOK YOUR PLACE
Upcoming dates & prices
Choose a security upskilling course date with or without a First Aid course, depending on your current First Aid qualification status.
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Not sure what you need? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office to who will be happy to help.
Is this Security Guard Top Up security course for me?
To work in any security role in the UK, you must hold a valid licence granted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Working without one or with an expired licence is a criminal offence. You will need to take a top up course when you renew your SIA licence after October 2021.
SIA Certificate Holders will be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements to continue working as a Security Guard.
The new SIA top up qualification is now required as part of every security guard’s career.
This SIA Security Guard top up course is mandatory in order to successfully renew your licence and continue employment within the security sector.
It is designed for learners who currently hold a SIA badge to work as a security guard and have not yet been brought up to date with the newest regulations introduced in October 2021.
A top up course is not required every time you renew your licence, just when the SIA introduces new guidance.
Been a long time since you completed your training?
Worried about taking a security course after years in the industry? We have created a helpful video to reassure your concerns. View the video.
FAQS
How long is the Security Guard Top Up training?
The Security Officer top up training is a half day course. If you require the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, you can book a course including EFAW to your package. This will make it a 1 day course.
Your SIA trainer will assess your skills with a mix of multiple choice exams and practical exercises.
How long does it take to receive my results?
Results are available within 14 working days. You can then begin the process of officially applying for your licence with the SIA. You can do this without presenting your certificate as proof, providing you have the pass result of your exam.
What will I learn during the top up course?
The training covers new content introduced by the SIA, including:
- Terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Minimising risk to personal safety
- Actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents
How do I book?
Before booking a place on one of our security courses, please determine whether you need a course that includes the First Aid qualification.
- If you do require EFAW to be added to your package, choose an option from the course list above, with a green First Aid button.
- If you do not require EFAW on your course as you already hold this qualification (or an equivalent), choose an option above with a grey First Aid button.
Once you have selected your preferred date, click the black ‘book now‘ button.
If you have any questions about our courses, please contact our friendly customer service line on info@sktraining.uk or call 01332 348 222
Can I still work in security with a criminal record?
If you have a criminal record, it is still possible to renew your SIA licence.
The SIA will carry out a background check to look for things that may suggest you could be a risk to the public, or that you are not suitable to work in the industry, such as dishonest behaviour. Any convictions, warnings, cautions, absolute/conditional discharges, admonishments or charges awaiting trial for offences will need to be disclosed as part of your renewal application.
Check your likelihood of passing the criminality checks with the SIA’s criminal record indicator.
You will automatically be rejected for a SIA licence unless you have been free of the sentence restrictions for a conviction for at least 12 months (up to 5 years in more serious cases) before your licence application.
