Who is this qualification for?
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.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 23 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 13 hours and 35 minutes contact time (2-days) if self-study is undertaken. Please refer to Highfield’s qualification specification for further details on self-study.
Topics covered
These include principles of terror threat awareness, principles of using equipment as a door supervisor and the application of physical intervention skills.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by practical assessments and multiple-choice examinations.
WHO REQUIRES THIS QUALIFICATION?
Any business selling alcohol, including small pubs, retailers, large nightclubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities may need trained security staff qualified as door supervisors who hold an SIA licence. This 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 qualification requirements.
WHAT DOES THE QUALIFICATION COVER?
Topics include:
- the main characteristics of the private security industry
- the importance of safe working practices
- drug-misuse legislation
- issues and procedures relevant to the role of a door supervisor
- licensing law
- queue management
- how to recognize, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- physical interventions and the implications of their use
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