Qualifications

BEFORE STARTING ANY OF OUR COURSES

The SIA Security Industry and funding rules require us to complete a pre-course assessment to check your suitability for the training and your eligibility to access funding.

ACCESS TO FUNDING

We will check the following criteria to see if you can access funding to complete the training:

• Postcode check – funding is different inside vs outside the West Midlands Combined Authority postcodes.
• Earning – less than £32k a year.
• Not in education – you cannot be enrolled on any other training courses.
• Aged – 19+ on 1st Sept 2024.

ELIGIBLE FOR SIA TRAINING

When you come in for the pre-course assessment we will complete the following:

• 1-2-1 talk – completed with the team to check personal details.
• English assessment – you need to be minimum English Functional Skills L1 or equivalent, which we will check when you come in.
• Photo ID – you need 1 “right to work” document which can be valid passport, valid driving licence, original birth certificate, or Biometric Residence Permit.
• Proof of address – 2 documents dated within last 3 months, these can be electronic.
• Confirm criminal record – if you have anything on your criminal record complete the following link to check you will get your SIA licence granted. https://www.services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/licensing-cri.aspx
• Confirm mobility – you need to be physically capable of getting on/off the floor unaided.
• Security brief – we will give a group talk about the training programme and answer any questions

SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

The SIA Door Supervisor licence allows you to work in the majority of Security jobs available in the UK, this as the most popular qualification to deliver as it gives you the best possible opportunity for going into work.

FUNDED (if earning less than £35k a year)

During the 13 day programme you will achieve 2 accredited qualifications, get your SIA licence, and meet Security employers. This is great for someone with no experience to get into the industry. You will achieve:

• L3 Emergency First Aid at Work
• L2 SIA Door Supervisor
• Includes your SIA DS licence
• Meet multiple employers

There is no cost if you meet the eligibility criteria.

PAYING

If you want to pay for your SIA Door Supervisor qualification, you will need to attend for 7 days. This is ideal for someone ready to start work straight away. You will achieve:

• L3 Emergency First Aid at Work
• L2 SIA Door Supervisor
• This does not include your SIA licence which costs £184 and is paid directly to the SIA once you have passed your exams.

The cost is £250 for both qualifications.

SPECTATOR SAFETY INFORMATION

We can deliver levels 2, 3, and 4 Spectator Safety. These courses are assessed with a combination of classroom work, distance learning, and on-the-job assessments.

Level 2 – Stewards and SIA

• How stewards prepare for spectator events
• How stewards control the entry, exit and movement of spectators at events
• How stewards monitor crowds and respond to potential crowd problems at spectator events
• How to respond to injuries, illnesses and other emergencies in active leisure and learning

This qualification requires 2 days in the classroom and 2 “on the job” assessments.

Cost is £300pp, funding may be available contact the office to discuss eligibility.

Level 3 – Team leaders

• How to prepare stewards and venues for spectator events
• Maintain stewarding in designated areas and deal with spectator problems and emergencies
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
• Help to manage conflict
• Manage information and action

This qualification requires 3 days in the classroom and 3 “on the job” assessments.

Cost is £400pp, funding may be available contact the office to discuss eligibility.

Level 4 – Management

This qualification is designed for Security Managers and Safety Officers.

The work is completed in your own time and average time to complete is between 9 months – 2 years.

Cost is £2000pp

WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS AND WHAT IF I’M LATE?

All training days start at 9am, allow for a 5pm finish.

If running late you need to contact the office, as you may need to be deferred to a later course, the delivery hours are strictly monitored by the awarding body.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

There is no dress code, wear comfortable clothing. A lot of our training involves being out of your seat and moving around so dress appropriately and be aware of your personal hygiene.

IS IT A GUARANTEED PASS?

NO – All our exams are monitored by an official invigilator. We use “e-assessment” meaning you complete the exam on a phone/tablet/laptop and the results are released instantly. If you need to resit an exam it can be booked same day at no cost.