Security Guards Course England & Wales
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who:
Currently works as a Security Guard
Wishing to become a Security Guard
Why should I take this course?
In England and Wales it has been illegal for anyone to work as a Security Guard without
a valid SIA licence since the 20th March 2006. Anyone found working as a Security
Guard, without a valid SIA licence, after this date will be liable to a fine of up to £5,000
and/or 6 months imprisonment.
What does the course cover?
Our Security Guards course is a two part, 4 day program designed to exceed the
training standards for the SIA’s licensing requirements. Upon completion of the course
all successful candidates will be able to go on to apply for their SIA Security Guarding
Licence. The first three days of the program covers the role of a Security Guard, and
consists of twelve modules covering subjects such as:
Patrolling
Access
Control
Searching
Security and Emergency Systems
Health and Safety
The Law
The second part of the course, day 4, deals with communications and conflict
management and deals with areas such as:
Recognising and avoiding conflict
Reducing conflict
Dynamic risk assessment
Communication skills
Problem solving
How to safely resolve conflict situations
Learning from conflict
Do I have to take an exam to pass the course?
Yes, there a two exams on the course, on days three and four. These exams are both
multiple choice style, and candidates need to pass both exams in order to successfully
complete the course.
Will I get a certificate if I pass?
Yes. Once the exams are independently marked, which takes about two weeks, you will
receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by Skills for Security and the NOCN.
Which course should I choose?
This really depends upon the area of the country that you live and work in. Both of the
following qualifications entitle you to apply for an SIA Security Guarding Licence, which
is valid throughout the UK, not just in the region for which your course was designed.
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