Door Supervisor Course –
6 days  including EFAW 

1. Working in the Private Security Industry: Covers relevant laws, health & safety, fire safety, emergency procedures, and the role of security.

2. Working as a Door Supervisor: Focuses on behavioural standards, civil/criminal law, searching, powers of arrest, drug awareness, incident recording, and licensing laws.

3. Conflict Management: Teaches assessing risk, de-escalation, and problem-solving to manage conflict situations.

4. Physical Intervention Skills: Covers risks, protective techniques, and safe non-pain compliant holding/escorting methods.

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Key Requirements & Skills​

• Mandatory First Aid: Must hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate or higher.

• Duration: Typically, 45 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) over a minimum of 4-6 days, with some training providers combining modules.

• Assessment: Four multiple-choice exams (one per unit) and practical demonstrations for physical intervention. 

• Licence: Upon completion and passing, you can apply to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for your Door Supervisor Licence

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Learning & Assessment

1. Course Duration: 32 hours over a period of 4 days

2. Practical Assessments: Covering the use of radio, report writing, searching, and conflict management.

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