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SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Course
 Level 2 Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

Designed for existing security professionals, this refresher course is the mandatory qualification required by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to renew an SIA Door Supervisor Licence. It updates learners on critical safety standards, including physical intervention techniques, search procedures, safeguarding, terror threat awareness, and spiking prevention.

QUALIFICATION
SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor  Refresher
COURSE COST
£285 inc VAT
EXAM FORMAT
2x Multiple-Choice Exams + 2 Practical Assessments
STUDY MODE
2 Days In-Centre / Classroom
LEARNING TIME
2 Days (11–16 Hours)
Renewal Note: To renew your SIA Door Supervisor licence, you must hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAAW) certificate with at least 12 months' validity remaining prior to course start. Pre-course distance learning workbooks must also be completed prior to classroom attendance.

What You'll Learn & Assessment Structure

​​This refresher qualification covers updated security protocols and statutory assessment requirements set by the SIA:

1. Core Knowledge & Practical Modules

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  • Searching & Public Safety: Conducting searches, handling refusals, search logging, protecting vulnerable individuals, and recognizing/dealing with spiking incidents.
     

  • Terror Threat Awareness & Equipment: Understanding UK terror threat levels, reporting protocols, and practical operation of security communication devices (two-way radios).
     

  • Physical Intervention Skills: Refresher training on safe, non-pain compliant standing, holding, and escorting techniques, disengagement skills, and duty of care.

2. Examination & Practical Assessment Breakdown

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  • Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor (Refresher)
     

  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice exam (35 questions | 55 mins | 71% pass mark) + Practical Person & Property Search Assessment.
     

  • Unit 2: Application of Physical Intervention Skills (Refresher)
     

  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice exam (30 questions | 45 mins | 80% pass mark) + Practical Physical Intervention Demonstration & Oral Q&A.

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