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Holders of the Door Supervisor Licence are eligible to take on a number of jobs in the private security sector.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) issuing the licence, which has a three-year expiration date. One can operate in pubs, bars, shops, malls, business buildings, and more with the SIA Door Supervisor Licence. Protecting private property and ensuring public safety are among the main duties.

If you are conducting the licensable activities of a Door Supervisor, such as protecting private property or members of the public, then by law you require an SIA Licence. In certain circumstances, however, your employer may have been given an exemption under Section 4(4) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

The Door Supervisor Licence allows you to work in a variety of roles and venues. This includes

The SIA allows people who satisfy one licencing requirement for some licences to engage in related licensable activities. For instance, the SIA permits you to use your licence to serve as a Door Supervisor provided you hold a Close Protection Licence.

In the same way, people with a door supervisor licence are qualified to wield keys and serve as security guards.

You must be 18 years old, legally able to work in the UK, and have completed the Door Supervisor Course in order to qualify for a SIA Door Supervisor Licence. Additionally, the SIA will run identity and criminal history checks on you.

You must complete formal training and pass the test in order to submit an application for the Door Supervisor Licence with the SIA.

The following 4 units are included in the 6-day Door Supervisor training course:

Unit 1 – Working in the private security industry

Unit 2 – Working as adoor supervisor

Unit 3 – Conflict management

Unit 4 – Physical intervention

Four multiple-choice tests and a practical exam are used to evaluate the course. These will be held on the last day of the course and will assess your understanding of the material covered.

The SIA Door Supervisor Licence has a £190 fee and a three-year expiration date. The fee is not refundable and goes toward processing your application. Please visit the Official SIA Website for more details.

You can watch this video to learn exactly how to submit an application for a SIA Licence. everything from creating your SIA online account to the verification processes you must go through when applying for a SIA Licence.

In most circumstances, renewing your SIA Door Supervisor Licence is simple, however occasionally additional refresher training is necessary. When you earned your qualification will determine everything.

In the following scenarios, additional training is not necessary for you:

Your certification was given out following September 2010.

“[Awarding body name] Level 2 Award in Door Supervision (QCF)” appears on your qualification certificate.

However, in either of the following circumstances, more training is necessary:

Your degree was granted before June 2010.

Your degree was granted between June and September 2010, and the Physical Intervention Skills module was not part of your training programme.

Before you can renew your licence, you must pass the “Up-Skilling for Door Supervisors” award if you need the additional refresher training. Our training providers that deliver the license-linked door monitoring qualification have this course accessible.

Finally, four months before to the license’s expiration, you can begin the renewal process. Only after your current licence has expired will the new one start. The application fee is £190, which is non-refundable.