Overview
This is the qualification you need to apply for an SIA Door Supervisor licence — the licence that covers pubs, clubs, bars, events and venues, and also lets you work as a security officer. It includes the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate the SIA requires, so you leave with everything needed to apply.
We go beyond the minimum specification. Expect extra time on conflict management, physical intervention and real incident scenarios, so you’re ready for your first shift — not just the exam.
You’ll be able to
- Manage entry, refusals and ejections calmly
- De-escalate conflict before it turns physical
- Use safe, lawful physical intervention
- Handle drugs, weapons and lost-child incidents
- Give emergency first aid
What’s included
- All tuition, exams and practical assessments
- Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
- Course workbook
- Free retake if you don’t pass
- SIA licence application help + CV support
Qualification
Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (RQF), plus Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF).
What you’ll learn
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01
Principles of working in the private security industry
The law, licensing, health and safety, fire procedures, emergencies, communication and record-keeping.
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02
Principles of working as a door supervisor
Entry control, searching, licensing law, drugs and weapons, crime scenes, safeguarding vulnerable people and crowd safety.
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03
Application of conflict management
Reading behaviour, de-escalation and refusing entry — practised in live role-plays, not just discussed.
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04
Application of physical intervention skills
Safe holds, escorting, disengagement and the risks of restraint, drilled until they’re second nature.
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Emergency First Aid at Work
CPR, choking, bleeding, shock and casualty management.
How you’re assessed
Four multiple-choice exams, one per unit, plus practical assessments for conflict management and physical intervention — all on site during the course.
| Exam | Questions | Pass mark | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry | 72 | 70% (50 of 72) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor | 50 | 70% (35 of 50) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Application of Conflict Management | 20 | 70% (14 of 20) | 30 min |
| Application of Physical Intervention Skills | 30 | 80% (24 of 30) | 45 min |
Free retake guarantee. If you don’t pass an exam or practical assessment, you can retake it once, free, within 3 months.
Who can apply
Who trains you
Sajan Limbu, Director & lead instructor
Over 20 years of military, operational and instructional experience. Has trained personnel for private security companies across the UK and held instructional and inspectorate roles at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
After the course
- 1. Get your certificateIssued by the awarding body once you pass.
- 2. Apply to the SIAWe help you complete the online application correctly.
- 3. CV & job prepWe help you build a security CV that gets read.
- 4. Employer introductions
Where it runs
Door Supervisor FAQ
Can I work as a security officer with this licence?
Yes. A Door Supervisor licence also covers security guarding roles, which is why it’s the most popular licence to hold.
Is there any pre-course work?
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable clothing you can move in for the physical intervention sessions, your photo ID, and a pen.
Can I change my date or cancel?
I already have a first aid certificate — is there a cheaper option?
Related courses
Training a team?
Private group dates for employers, at our venues or yours.