Course Overview

The SIA Door Supervisor Course is the qualification required to work legally as a Door Supervisor in the UK security industry.

Our Weekend Door Supervisor Course delivers the full SIA Door Supervisor qualification across three consecutive weekends, making it ideal for those who cannot attend weekday training.

Door supervisors are commonly employed in licensed venues, events, retail environments and corporate settings where security and public safety are essential.

This programme combines classroom learning with practical training in conflict management and physical intervention techniques, preparing learners for real operational situations.

The course also includes Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training, ensuring learners meet the SIA first aid requirement when applying for their Door Supervisor licence.

Course Details

Duration

6 Days (including Emergency First Aid at Work training) over 3 consecutive weekends

Schedule:

Saturday & Sunday

Delivery

Blended learning – learners complete some online study before attending classroom sessions for practical training and assessments.

Location

Courses are delivered in Aldershot, Hampshire with additional training locations available across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Staffordshire.

Price

£395 (inc. VAT) – includes Emergency First Aid at Work training.

Certification

Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors (RQF)

What You Will Learn

• Roles and responsibilities of a Door Supervisor
• Understanding the law and licensing requirements
• Conflict management and de-escalation techniques
• Effective communication with the public
• Search procedures and incident reporting
• Working safely in licensed premises and events
• Physical intervention techniques
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Who Should Attend

• Individuals seeking an SIA Door Supervisor licence
• People starting a career in the private security industry
• Existing security staff requiring recognised qualifications
• Event and venue staff responsible for public safety
• Anyone looking to work in licensed venues, events or frontline security roles

Course Requirements

Learners must be aged 18 or over to attend the SIA Door Supervisor course.

Learners must be able to provide valid identification for course registration and certification.

Participants must have a good understanding of the English language, including speaking, listening, reading and writing, as the course involves written assessments and practical communication exercises.

Before attending the classroom sessions, learners will be required to complete some pre-course learning at home. This preparation helps ensure learners arrive ready for the practical elements of the programme.

This course includes Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training as part of the programme, which is a requirement for applying for an SIA Door Supervisor licence.

Certification & Accreditation

This course leads to the Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (RQF).

The qualification is awarded by Highfield Qualifications, one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations for workplace training and regulated qualifications.

Highfield qualifications are recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and are widely respected across the security sector.

Successful completion of the course allows learners to apply for an SIA Door Supervisor Licence and work legally in licensed venues, events, retail security and other frontline roles.

Career Opportunities

Holding an SIA Door Supervisor licence opens opportunities to work across a wide range of security roles.

Security is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK, with licensed Door Supervisors required for venues, events, retail environments and corporate security contracts.

Door Supervisors commonly work in:

• Licensed venues and nightlife environments
• Music events and festivals
• Retail and shopping centres
• Corporate security roles
• Sports venues and large public events
• Private security contracts