Description

Qualification overview and objective

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.

Entry requirements

To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over.

Learners will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* that meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is  an SIA requirement that training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in

First Aid or Emergency First Aid.

Learners should, as a minimum, have achieved an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* to their training provider before they start training. This certificate* must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.

*All First Aid training must be completed and passed prior to the commencement of the security training.

Language prerequisite

Learners should, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening 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.
• Functional Skills Level 1 in English

Course Length – 2 days – plus pre-course remote learning

The Course will be held over 2 days and will be delivered by a qualified trainer in the classroom.

You will be sent pre-course learning which will be monitored and will count towards your qualification.

Guided learning hours (GLH): 21
Minimum contact time (MCT): 16 hours and 15 minutes*
Total qualification time (TQT): 26
* The SIA stipulates a minimum number of contact hours and a minimum number of training days.
For this qualification you will be in the classroom for 16 hours and 15 minutes and will have completed all of the pre-course study