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Looking to kick-start a career as a Door Supervisor? Taking the next step in your career can be overwhelming, especially when further training is involved.
The Door Supervisor Training course is a compulsory requirement for individuals looking to get an SIA Licence.
By training as a door supervisor, you’ll gain instant access to job opportunities across the booming £6 billion private security industry, opening doors to hundreds of new roles.
Increase your options ✅
Choose between a variety of exciting roles in retail security, door supervision, corporate security, and event security - work full-time or part-time
Work flexible hours ⏰
Own your schedule! The SIA door supervisor course opens doors to greater job flexibility across roles.
Get hired, fast ⚡️
Once you're qualified, use our security job board to apply for newly posted security jobs.
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Getting your SIA Door Supervisor Licence involves the following steps:
Step 1 ➡️ Get Training
Book your SIA Door Supervisor course in Manchester. This is a 6-day training course.
Click here to view course dates and pricesStep 2 ➡️ Get Certified
At the end of the course, you'll sit through 4-Multiple Choice Question Exams. With our High Pass rates you have nothing to worry!
Step ➡️ Get Licensed
The results for the course will be available in 5 working days*. Once you pass, you can apply for your SIA licence
*Result times may vary depending on the course plan you purchase.
Watch Carl from Get Licensed vlog his entire course journey here:
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
Manchester being a major city in the UK, has plenty of security jobs available ranging from Manned Guarding, Static Guarding, Patrolling, Key Holding, CCTV operator and Door Supervision. With a vibrant nightlife and plenty of pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, demand for security jobs is rising. However, most SIA licence holders in Manchester do not work in the nighttime and cover other roles.
The SIA Licence is very versatile and will allow you to work in many different roles:
✅ Bars, Pubs, Restaurants
✅ Music Events
✅ Festivals & Concerts
✅ Retail Security Guarding
✅ Office Receptions
✅ Warehouses
✅ Shopping Mall
Take the first step and book your SIA Door Supervisor Training course
The course runs over 6 consecutive days and is divided into 4 units and covers everything from the legal aspects of working in security to the latest physical intervention techniques. NEW SIA Course Update (April 2021) From April 1st this course will become a 6 day course instead of a 4 day course. In addition, you must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training. This should be an Emergency First Aid at work certificate or higher.
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Below is the first training video that Door Supervisors will experience on their journey to becoming qualified. For the first time ever, we are offering this unit 1 training for free.
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A door supervisor is licensed to work in venues that serve alcohol—like bars, nightclubs, and festivals—where managing entry, crowd control, and incidents is crucial. A security guard, on the other hand, cannot work in licensed venues and is typically based in offices, retail stores, or warehouses. Door supervisors receive extra training in physical intervention, making their role more specialised.
Most door supervisors earn between £12 and £23 per hour, depending on location, experience, and type of venue. Roles in high-risk environments or requiring extra qualifications (like close protection) can pay significantly more.
A Door Supervisor can work in licensed premises, such as nightclubs, bars, hotels, and event venues, as well as in retail stores, corporate buildings, festivals, and stadium security.
You don’t need to be an athlete, but good general fitness helps. You should be able to stay alert during long shifts, stay calm under pressure, and handle physical intervention safely if required. Endurance, awareness, and composure matter more than brute strength.
Once you complete your training and pass the exams, the SIA licence application typically takes 2 to 6 weeks to process.
The SIA licence application fee is £184. This does not include training cost.
The exam covers multiple-choice questions and practical scenarios, including conflict management and physical intervention. With proper course attendance and preparation, most people pass on their first try. Get Licensed also offers free exam retakes to support learners.
You can download the GuardPass app, create your profile, and apply for security jobs with top employers. GuardPass connects licensed security professionals with leading security companies in the UK.
Yes. While the term 'bouncer' is commonly used, a door supervisor is the legal, SIA-recognised term. Bouncers often refer to unlicensed security staff, whereas Door Supervisors are fully trained and licensed professionals.
No, being muscular is not a requirement for becoming a door supervisor. Security work is about awareness, communication, and conflict resolution rather than physical strength. Training in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and situational awareness is more valuable than sheer size.
Wondering what you will learn on the course? Watch expert trainer and SIA course intructor Anthony Milner talk you through the Health & Safety part of the SIA course.
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry
We understand that examinations can be daunting but don't worry. Everything you need to know for the examination is covered during the Door Supervisor course and your expert instructor will fully prepare you for success in the tests.
By Train
Coming from the North, the quickest tickets to Liverpool would be with Avanti North-West. Book tickets for:
Liverpool Lime Street station, L1 1JD - 4 minutes walk from the venue or
Liverpool Central, Ranelagh St. L1 1JT, a 6 minutes walk away.
From Chester and the Borders, Merseyrail has regular services into Liverpool Lime Street.
Transpennine Express and EMR services have direct routes into Liverpool frequently from Leeds or Sheffield areas throughout the day.
Walking to the venue from Liverpool Lime Street Station
An easy direct route to walk,
Take the stairs to Lime st, turning left.
Turn right into St Georges Place
Continue onto St Johns Lane
Then a left onto Queens Square.
The venue will be on the left.
Walking to the venue from Liverpool Central Station
A few twists and turns but relatively straightforward. There are 3-routes. This one is slightly quicker at 6 mins.
Go east on Ranelagh towards Cases St
Take a left onto Cases St
Then go north west on Cases St/Clayton Square towards Parker St
Continue on Houghton St
Turn right onto Roe Street
Turn into Queens Square - the venue is on the left
Of course, you can take a taxi to the venue, but as a longer route due to the traffic system, it will take longer than walking and cost around £7.
Parking
There is off-site parking available at several parking lots, with charges from £1.80 hourly to £12 a day. The nearest secure parks include:
Q-Park in Queens Square works in conjunction with the Liverpool Marriott, providing daily and 24-hour rates. Tel: 01132384200
Car park Liverpool Lime Street; tel: 03452224224. This is a small car park that is very busy.
There are also plenty of council car parks within a 10-minute walk of the venue but do check closing times as not all are 24 hrs.
Walkability
This area of Liverpool has an impressive 99/100 score for ease of walking. Everything you could need is within minutes walk, including shops, restaurants, cafes, the Docks, The Cavern Club theatre and museums all in easy reach.
Accommodation
This is an easy venue for a daily commute, but there are so many choices from luxury to budget accommodation if you decide to stopover. You could book into the Marriott with its 4-star luxury but take note due to its exceptional location, it books up quickly. Central to a lively, busy area of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants you also will not have to go far to discover the sights and sounds of Liverpool. If you get the time—you are here to train—the venue is only a 15-minute walk from the Albert Dock's attractions. It's also 1 mile from The Beatles Story museum and 2 miles from Anfield sports stadium.
Other nearby hotels include:
The Travel Lodge - 25 Old Haymarket, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 6ER.
The Premier Centre Hotel - 4 Bolton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, just off Lime Street You can check out other Liverpool accommodation here.
Food & Drink
You could fill a book with the countless options for food and drink in Liverpool and in particular around this venue. From cheap and cheerful cafes to nouveau cuisine restaurants. Lunch-time options include all the usual cafes and takeaways such as Neros and Subway. Or try out these local cafes unique to Liverpool. The Deals Street Kitchem 90 Dale St, Liverpool L2 5TF - delicious all-day breakfasts, brunch and the smoothest of smoothies.
Indigo Greens, 132 Queens Drive, Liverpool L13 0AL England - a quick bite cafe with super vegan food along with fusion, British & International cuisine. Check out the top quick bites in Liverpool here. The area abounds with pubs and takeaways. Check out this local website for all up-to-date places to go for a snack or an eat-all-you-want meal.
SIA Job Opportunities In Liverpool
Work in the security industry in this area is excellent. Not only do all a large number of pubs and clubs need security staff. But so do all the big events in and around the city, like at the M & M&S centre and at Anfield park. That doesn't even begin to touch on retail and business security. There is also airport security providing plenty of work for trained professionals. Whatever SIA licence you hold for, you can be sure there is a job opportunity, and a career path is just waiting for you in Liverpool.
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