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Valid first aid evidence is required before security training.
Refresh the knowledge and practical skills needed for SIA door supervisor licence renewal.
Level 21.5–2 DaysClassroom
Pricing Packages
Ideal for learners who want to join one of our fully in-person SIA courses.
Compare the options below and choose the learning and assessment support you need.
Course only: Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (Refresher)
£149.00
What's Included:
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (Refresher)
Qualification awarded by Highfield
Licence-linked SIA training
Physical intervention refresher
Knowledge tests and observed practical assessments
First aid certification must have at least 12 months remaining at the start of training.
Course with Emergency First Aid
£199.00
What's Included:
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (Refresher)
Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
Qualification awarded by Highfield
Licence-linked SIA training
Physical intervention refresher
Covers the mandatory SIA first aid entry requirement
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Group training: Course only
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Learners: 2–12
What's Included:
Choose your workplace or our training venue
Qualification awarded by Highfield
Licence-linked SIA training
Experienced tutors and assessors
Delivery in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contact the team for a price based on your group size and delivery requirements.
Group training: Course + EFAW
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Learners: 2–12
What's Included:
Includes Emergency First Aid at Work
Choose your workplace or our training venue
Qualification awarded by Highfield
Licence-linked SIA training
Experienced tutors and assessors
Delivery in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contact the team for a price based on your group size and delivery requirements.
Course overview
Update your door supervision skills through practical classroom training supported by self-study. The programme focuses on current working practices and physical intervention. You must already hold a door supervisor licence and complete any required first aid training before attending.
Key information
Level
Level 2
Duration
1.5–2 Days
Awarding body
Highfield
Guided learning hours
21
Minimum contact time
11 hours 15 minutes where supported self-study is evidenced; 21 hours where self-study is not used
Maximum group size
12
Certificate validity
Used to renew your SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Who is this for?
Working door supervisors whose SIA licence is due for renewal
Participants needing to evidence up-to-date competence in search, safeguarding, terror threat awareness and physical intervention
Door supervisors booked through a security company or venue that requires a current, valid licence
Course curriculum
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
This unit covers the following areas of knowledge and practice.
Keeping vulnerable people safe — duty of care, indicators of abuse and exploitation, and how to respond
Terror threats and the role of the security operative — threat levels, attack methods and response procedures
Safeguarding the public from spiking — methods, indicators, prevention and incident management
Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
This unit covers the following areas of knowledge and practice.
Implications of physical interventions — legal and professional considerations and positive alternatives
Risks associated with physical intervention — acute behavioural disturbance, psychosis and positional asphyxia
Reducing the risks associated with physical intervention — ground-based incidents and dynamic risk assessment
Using physical skills safely to protect yourself and others
Non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques, including on stairways
How it works
Choose your package
Contact the team to confirm your package, learning route and suitable dates.
Complete first aid, if needed
Complete first aid training before the security course if this is included in your package.
Attend the Training
Work through the course units and complete the learning activities for your chosen route.
Complete the Assessments
Complete the required knowledge and practical assessments for your qualification.
Receive your qualification
Receive certification after meeting the assessment and quality requirements.
Entry requirements
Be at least 18 and already hold an SIA Door Supervisor licence.
Complete first aid before the security training; certification needs at least 12 months remaining.
Have sufficient English or Welsh for emergency communication, around CEFR B2.
Bring SIA-accepted photo ID and be ready for assessed practical exercises.
Assessment
Both units require knowledge and practical assessments. Unit 1: 35 questions in 55 minutes, with a 71% pass mark. Unit 2: 30 questions in 45 minutes, with an 80% pass mark. Practical demonstrations require 100% achievement and are visually recorded.
Delivery format
Practical classroom training is supported by evidenced self-study where appropriate. The hands-on assessment must be completed in person.
Career opportunities
Door Supervisor — pubs, bars, clubs and event entry points
Event Security — festivals, conferences, private events and live entertainment
Steward — stadiums, arenas and concert venues (crowd management)
Retail and Shopping Centre Security — static and patrol roles
Corporate and Commercial Security — office buildings and corporate sites
Team Leader / Head Doorman — supervising door teams at larger venues
Why choose this course?
Fully regulated by Ofqual, CCEA Regulation and Qualifications Wales
Supported by the SIA, the regulator for the private security industry
The required refresher route for renewing an SIA door supervisor licence
Delivered by experienced, sector-qualified trainers and assessors
Optional EFAW bundle covers a mandatory entry requirement in one booking
Nationwide delivery for group and corporate bookings
Certification
Frequently asked questions
Does this support SIA licence renewal?
The refresher is the licence-linked route for existing door supervisors renewing their SIA licence.
Must I complete first aid before the refresher?
First aid must be completed before security training starts. Choose the first aid bundle if you need it.
Can our team train at our own venue?
Ask for a quote for delivery in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Is remote-only study possible?
Practical assessment takes place in person and is recorded. Supported self-study may cover some learning.
Which identity documents should I bring?
Bring SIA-accepted photo ID. Contact us beforehand if you need guidance on documents.
What learning time should I plan for?
Plan for 1.5–2 days with evidenced self-study: 21 guided hours within 26 total qualification hours.
Course only: Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (Refresher)£149.00
