Award in Door Supervision

It is now the law that you must have achieved an SIA security qualificationin door supervision, if you would like to work in the security industry as a Door Supervisor. The SIA (Security Industry Authority) is the authority who manages the licensing of the private security industry and set the standards of skills and professionalism within the private security industry.

Mantec offers SIA security courseslike Door Supervision and Security Guarding, in partnership with other training provider, which aimed at giving you the qualifications you need to obtain a license from SIA for your Door Supervision. You need to attend minmium 6 days classroom course during weekdays, weekends or evening sessions..

Who is the course for?
The purpose of the Door Supervisor award is to provide awareness of security issues to meet an increasing demand for well trained Door supervisors in the security sector.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners should have minimum  language skills equivalent to the following;

• a B2 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
• an ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
• an ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English
• SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 5
• Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2

How long is the course? 
Learners are required to attend minimum of 6 days interactive sessions:

Structure (Credit, Rules of Combination, Guided Learning Hours)

Learners must complete all four mandatory units totaling 8 credits in order to achieve this qualification.

Total qualification time (TQT):- 61 hours
Guided learning hours (GLH): -52

The Door Supervision course is divided into 4 Units.

- Working in the Private Security Industry
- The Role and Responsibilities of Door Supervisors
- Communication skill and Conflict Management
- Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry

How long is the course?
Learners are required to attend minimum of 4 days interactive sessions:

Training Content - (Student Notes) + (ClassRoom Notes- U1)
Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

• Know the main characteristics of the private security industry
• Understand legislation as it applies to the individual in carrying out a licensable activity
• Understand the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements
• Understand fire procedures in the workplace
• Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
• Understand the importance of communication skills and customer care

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