SIA Top Up Training Course London

Important Things You Should Know

FAQ SIA Top Up Training Course

Why do I need the SIA Top Up Training Course for a Door Supervisor Licence?

It is now mandatory to complete the Top-Up Door Supervisor training to renew your license. Effective from 1st April 2021, the SIA introduced new critical safety components to enhance license holder qualifications.

The Top-Up Door Supervisor Training has been introduced to ensure that existing Door Supervisor and Security Guard license holders attain the same qualification level as newly qualified individuals. The aim is to align the skills of those renewing licenses with the standards applied to new license holders since 1st April 2021, when these regulations were updated

Do I need an SIA Top-up training course for a Security Guard licence as well?

Yes, if you currently hold an SIA Security Guard license, you will be required to complete a 1-Day SIA Top-Up Training. Starting from 1st October 2021, one of the following conditions must be met before applying for or renewing your license:

The Top-Up Door Supervisor Training has been introduced to ensure that existing Door Supervisor and Security Guard license holders attain the same qualification level as newly qualified individuals. The aim is to align the skills of those renewing licenses with the standards applied to new license holders since 1st April 2021, when these regulations were updated

What will the SIA top-up training course include?

Security Guard license holders will need to complete an additional one-day top-up training. This top-up training will encompass modules on Terror Threat Awareness and Minimizing Personal Risk for Security Officers. As part of the SIA’s updated requirements, license holders are also mandated to hold an Emergency First Aid Certificate. To renew your license, you must either demonstrate that you have at least 12 months left before the expiration of any existing first aid certificate or attend an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or its equivalent, before participating in any top-up training

The Top-Up Door Supervisor Training has been introduced to ensure that existing Door Supervisor and Security Guard license holders attain the same qualification level as newly qualified individuals. The aim is to align the skills of those renewing licenses with the standards applied to new license holders since 1st April 2021, when these regulations were updated

Document Checks

Proof of Identity

You will need to provide documents that prove you are who you say you are.

Address history

You need to provide two proofs of address.

Bank or building society statement issued within the last three months.

Utility bill issued within the last three months.

A credit card statement was sent to your current address within the last three months.

Council Tax statement issued in the last 12 months.

Mortgage statement issued in the last 12 months.

Age

You must be 18 or over to hold an SIA licence.

Criminal record

Please be aware, that even if you pass the SIA door supervisor, you will still need to pass SIA criminal record checks.

If you live outside the UK, or you have spent 6 continuous months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, you need to provide evidence of overseas criminal record checks to the SIA. SIA will only issue a licence after completing background checks. 

Right to work in the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK to get a front-line or non-front-line licence.