About the SIA Security Guard Refresher course
From 31st January 2025, this Refresher Course will become mandatory for all security officers wishing to renew their SIA licences. It is also required for those looking to downgrade their licence from a Door Supervisor to a Security Officer. Make sure you meet the new regulations by completing this course before your licence renewal. At Training for Employment, we offer the Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Guards in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) course. This program is essential for those holding a current SIA Security Officer licence, ensuring they remain compliant with the latest industry standards and practices. The refresher course covers the critical skills and knowledge required by security officers, following the latest Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations. It includes both theory and practical elements, ensuring that participants are fully prepared to carry out their roles effectively and safely.
Who is this course for?
To work legally in the security industry in the UK, you must hold a valid SIA Licence. If your SIA Licence is about to expire, it’s essential to renew it before it lapses. Our Security Guard Refresher Course is specifically designed to help you meet the SIA Licence renewal requirements, ensuring you stay compliant and continue working in the security sector without interruption. Obtaining the Level 2 Door Supervisor Refresher qualification is the first step towards renewing an SIA Security Guard Licence or downgrading from SIA Door Supervisor licence.
- Current Security Officers needing to refresh their skills and comply with SIA updates.
- Door Supervisors who wish to downgrade to a Security Officer licence.
- Security professionals aiming to ensure their knowledge aligns with updated industry standards.
What will I learn on the Refresher course? This Security Guard Refresher course focuses on key areas essential for security officers: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher):
- Understanding updated legal responsibilities
- Effective search procedures and documentation
- Safeguarding vulnerable individuals
- Counterterrorism awareness (including ACT e-learning)
- Dealing with incidents, such as suspicious items and spiking
Practical Assessment of Security Skills:
- Demonstrating search techniques for people and their property Communication and conflict resolution strategies
- Ensuring safety during physical interventions
- Best practices for handling security incidents
