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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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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.
The SIA Door Supervisor course runs over six days, divided into four units.
On the final day of the course, there will be four multiple-choice exams and a practical assessment of the physical intervention skills.
What will I learn on the SIA Door Supervisor Training course in Coventry?
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.
Getting to your training venue in Coventry
Train
Getting to the Citrus Hotel in Coventry is quite convenient. You can take a train at either of these stations:
Coventry Station Square,
Coventry.CV1 2GT, United Kingdom
Canley Station
Coventry CV5 6BG, United Kingdom
The closest station is Coventry Station Square. Once you arrive at the station, you can hop onto a taxi, taking you around 12 minutes for the 5-mile journey to your venue. Alternatively, you can take the GR2 Bus at Queen Victoria Rd Bus Stop; a short 7 minutes walk from the station. Get off after 13 stops on London Road and walk the remaining 0.9 miles.
If you are travelling from Canley Station, you can catch the Longford bus at Canley Road, which will take you about 12 minutes to walk to. Twenty-four stops later, drop off on London Road and walk the remaining 0.9 miles to Citrus Hotel. A taxi will take you around 11 minutes to your venue.
Parking
If you plan on driving to the venue, there is onsite parking available. However, if you might want to explore the area during your free time, here are some parking spots you can stop at:
Grange Ave, Binley,
Coventry CV3 2ED, United Kingdom
Kynner Way, Binley,
Coventry CV3 2UG, United Kingdom
Bredon Ave, Binley,
Coventry CV3 2FD, United Kingdom
Walkability
Coventry is a pleasant town to explore. It has a walk score of 94/100. This walker’s paradise does not require a car while running your errands. Everything is within your reach.
Accommodation
If you are travelling from far to attend this course, you can choose to stay at the hotel venue, which is reasonably priced. Alternatively, you can opt to check out other reasonably priced local hotels such as Coventry Hill, Ibis, Hylands, among others. You can check out some fantastic deals on accommodation here.
Food
Coventry is a metropolitan city offering tons of cuisines for any adventurous visitor. Here, you can grab the famous fish and chips or go for the exquisite Italian culinary delights, all within walking distance from your hotel. If you fancy new cuisines, try the No1 Delicious Caribbean Takeaway for the best of Caribbean cuisine. This is the perfect spot when you’re in a hurry and need a takeaway.
Indulge in Turkish, Japanese or Indian cuisines in the numerous restaurants that line up Coventry. Vegetarians are not left out, with several eateries offering mouth-watering dishes at great prices. There are pubs near your venue, such as OYO The Oak Baginton, where you can enjoy winding down after a long day or over the weekend as you catch the premier league.
SIA Job Opportunities In Coventry
Coventry has several great opportunities for door personnel. The city has numerous restaurants, bars and pubs which come alive in the evening. These spots are always in need of staff. Several shopping malls such as The West Orchards Shopping Centre, Canon Park Shopping Centre, Claverdon and many others require door personnel.
Coventry also hosts numerous festivals and concerts throughout the year that offer great work opportunities. The city is also home to visitor attractions such as museums like The Coventry Transport Museum, another area of interest.
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