We have more than 52 pop up centres that we are currently operating our courses from. Few of the courses can also be learned online from your home and exam can also be taken online regardless of your location. We are allowed to run SIA Authorised course from anywhere in the UK.
Our courses normally starts from Monday and end accordingly. Upon booking, we will organise your placement to our nearest centre from your location.
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QUALIFICATION NAME
Level 2 Award in Security Guarding
AGE REQUIREMENT
18 or above
REQUIREMENT FOR
SIA Security Guard Licence
COURSE DURATION
4 days
ASSESSMENT
3 multiple choice question exams
SUITABLE FOR
New entrants to the security industry
JOB ROLES
Static guarding only. Security guards are not permitted to work on licensed premises
SIA Security Guard Training
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Security Guards (or Officers) work in a wide variety of roles in the private security industry. Usual roles include static guarding, manned guarding and key holding. You must attend and pass a course with one of our approved training providers to apply for your SIA Security Guard Licence.
Course Details
The SIA Security Guarding course runs over 4 days and is divided into 3 units. You must sit an exam at the end of the course comprising of multiple choice questions. The course content includes:
Unit 1:
- Working in The Private Security Industry
Unit 2:
- Working as a Security Officer
Unit 3:
- Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry
Course Assessment
At the of the course, you will be assessed on the course units. The assessment format for each unit is broken down below:
Unit 1 – Working in The Private Security Industry:
- A multiple choice question exam with 72 questions. For each question, you will have to chose the correct answer from 4 options provided to you.
Unit 2 – Working as a Security Guard:
- A multiple choice question exam with 50 questions. For each question, you will have to chose the correct answer from 4 options provided to you.
Unit 3 – Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry:
- A multiple choice question exam with 20 questions. For each question, you will have to chose the correct answer from 4 options provided to you.
All of the assessments will be conducted within the course duration.
We understand that exams can be daunting or nervous for many candidates. Many candidates on the course have not done an examination for a long time. The trainer on the course will equip you with all the knowledge needed to pass.
99%Pass rate
- How to apply for
SIA Security Guard Licence?
Applying for your SIA Door Supervisor Licence can be broken down in the simple steps below:
Step 1: Complete the Security Guard course
- The first step in applying for your SIA Security Guard Licence is to book, attend and pass the Security guard training course.
Step 2: Apply through SIA website
- The next step is to complete the forms on the SIA’s website. The SIA stands for Security Industry Authority and they issue the licence. The SIA is a government body and will check the following:
- Your identity
- Criminal record and background
- Your course qualification
You do not need to provide any proof of your qualification as the SIA is able to check and validate qualifications electronically.
Step 3: Visit nearest Post Office
- To facilitate your application, you will be required to go to your nearest participating Post Office with your identity documents after the SIA has checked and validated the course qualification you hold.
That’s it! Once you complete all the steps above, sit back, relax and wait for your SIA badge to be posted to you.
£184 Licence fee
2-3 weeks. Average processing time