Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
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.
A level 2 award for door supervisors in the private security industry qualification is required by law for an individual to apply for a SIA licence to work as a door supervisor.
WHY A HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATION?
Highfield is the leading provider of regulated compliance qualifications in the UK, certificating over 350,000 learners a year, and qualifies more door supervisors each year than any other awarding organisation. We’re extremely proud to be a Highfield-approved centre and offer industry-recognised qualifications that will enhance learners’ career prospects.
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 recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- physical interventions and the implications of their use
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 61 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 44 contact hours (6-days) if self-study is undertaken. Please refer to Highfield’s qualification specification for further details on self-study.
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