In order to obtain an SIA licence you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front line staff only.
To get one of the qualifications linked to Security Guard licensing you will need to attend and take three training modules and pass three exams. The duration of the training should be 28 hours. The course may be delivered over four days or during weekends and/or evening sessions.
Course Content
Common Security Industry Knowledge
Session 1: Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
Session 2: Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
Session 3: Fire Safety Awareness
Session 4: Emergency Procedures
Session 5: The Private Security Industry
Session 6: Communication Skills and Customer Care
Security Guarding Specialist Module
Session 1: Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
Session 2: Patrolling
Session 3: Access and Egress Control
Session 4: Searching
Session 5: Technology and Systems in the Security Enviroment
Session 6: The Security Officer and The Law
Session 7: Communicating, Reporting and Record Keeping
Conflict Management Module
Session 1: Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk
Session 2: Defusing Conflict
Session 3: Resolving and Learning from Conflict
Session 4: Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Security Guarding and Close Protection
We are now offering SIA training course at our office in Stoke On Trent - to find out more about SIA training please call us on 0844 99 77 907