Become a qualified SIA Door Supervisor
The fastest, most accessible route into the private security industry. Get the licence-linked qualification you need to work the door at pubs, clubs, events and licensed venues.
- Qualification
- SIA Level 2 Award
- Duration
- Typically 6 days
- Outcome
- SIA licence-linked
01 / Overview
What is Door Supervision?
Door Supervisors are the front line of safety and security at licensed premises, from bars, clubs and pubs to concerts, festivals and private events. The role goes far beyond standing on a door: it’s about managing access, defusing conflict, keeping people safe and acting professionally under pressure.
To work as a Door Supervisor in the UK you need a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence, and to apply for that licence you must first complete an approved Level 2 Door Supervision qualification. Our course delivers exactly that, combining the law, communication skills and practical techniques you’ll use every shift.
Course at a glance
- QualificationSIA Level 2 Award
- DurationTypically 6 days
- FormatClassroom + practical
- Next intakeDates coming soon
Limited spaces · Secure online booking
02 / Who it's for
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in security, with no prior experience required.
- People wanting to enter the private security industry
- Anyone seeking flexible, well-paid work in events and nightlife
- Those looking for a stepping-stone toward Close Protection
- Career-changers wanting a recognised, transferable qualification
- Venue and event staff who need a formal door qualification
What you’ll gain
By the end of the course you’ll have the knowledge, practical skills and qualification to apply for your SIA licence with confidence.
- A recognised Level 2 Door Supervision qualification
- Eligibility to apply for your SIA Door Supervisor licence
- Practical conflict management and de-escalation skills
- Safe, lawful physical intervention techniques
- Confidence handling real-world situations on the door
- Emergency first aid awareness
03 / The Curriculum
What’s covered in training
Your training blends classroom learning with hands-on practical sessions across the core units.
- Working in the private security industry
- Roles and responsibilities of a Door Supervisor
- Civil and criminal law relevant to the role
- Conflict management and communication skills
- Physical intervention skills and safe restraint
- Searching, ejections and incident handling
- Drugs awareness and licensing law
- Emergency first aid and incident response
- Counter-terrorism awareness
04 / Your Future
Where it can take you
A Door Supervisor licence opens the door to varied, flexible and well-paid work, and to further qualifications.
05 / The Detail
Everything you need to know
Duration, entry requirements and how you’ll be assessed, all in one place.
Course duration
The course typically runs over 6 days, delivered as full days of classroom and practical training.
- Around 6 days of guided training
- Daytime delivery, usually 09:00–17:00
- A mix of theory, practical sessions and assessment
- Flexible intakes scheduled throughout the year
Entry requirements
To enrol on the course you’ll need to meet a few simple requirements.
- Be 18 years of age or older
- A reasonable standard of spoken and written English
- Valid photo ID (for the qualification and licence application)
- No formal prior qualifications or experience required
How you’re assessed
Assessment is straightforward and fully supported by your trainers throughout the course.
- Multiple-choice examinations for the knowledge units
- A practical physical intervention assessment
- Practical conflict management scenarios
- Full guidance and support to prepare for each assessment
Ready to start your Door Supervision training?
Book your place online or get in touch with our team, we’re happy to answer any questions before you enrol.
Prefer to talk? Call 020 3989 7024