Course Information

Overview

To qualify for an SIA Manned Guarding Licence to you will need to satisfy four requirements:

1) Be over 18.

2) Pass an identity check.

3) Pass a criminal records check conducted by the SIA.

4) Possess a recognised door supervisor qualification.

Two Types of Licence

There are two types of SIA licence:

• A front line licence is required if undertaking licensable activity, other than key holding activities (this also covers undertaking non-front line activity). A front line licence is in the form of a credit card-sized plastic card that must be worn, subject to the licence conditions.

• A non-front line licence is required for those who manage, supervise and/or employ individuals who engage in licensable activity, as long as front line activity is not carried out - this includes directors or partners. A non-front line licence is issued in the form of a letter that also covers key holding activities.

What does the qualification cover?

Training is delivered in two parts as follows:

Unit 1 - Knowledge based training and assessment (21 hours)

Unit 2 - Practical scenario based training and assessment (7 hours)

Unit 1 - Knowledge Based Training & Assessment

• This section of the course covers the following topics:

• Role and responsibilities of security officers

• Customer Care & Social skills

• Health & Safety

• Fire Safety

• Dealing with Incidents & Emergencies

• The Law (Civil & Criminal)

• Arrest

• Patrolling

• Searching

• Procedures for the control of keys and equipment

• Radio Procedures

• Assignment instructions

• Reporting

Unit 2 - Practical, Scenario based, Training & Assessment

This section of the course covers the following topics:

• Assessment and reduction of the risk of violence in the workplace

• The Law

• Identification of behaviour that indicates escalation towards violence

• Appropriate measures to avoid, calm or defuse the situation

• Post incident considerations and learning from conflict

• Return to training index

• Security Operations

Course Duration

4 Days

Assessment Method

2 Multiple Choice Examinations

Accreditors

EDEXCEL

Who is the qualification for?

Security Guards, Manned Guards, Patrol Guards

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