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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.
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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 Crawley?
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 Crawley
Train
The venue in Crawley is accessible from three local stations nearby. Any of these stations are very close to the venue.
Crawley Train Station
Station Way, Crawley RH10 1JA, United Kingdom
Ifield Train Station
Ifield Dr, Crawley RH11 0JP, United Kingdom
Three Bridges Train Station
Three Bridges, Crawley RH10 1LY, United Kingdom
From Crawley train station, walk around 300 yards to the bus station. Catch the number 4 bus to Gatwick Airport from platform G. Get off the bus after 5 stops which takes about 6 minutes. The venue, the Crowne Plaza International Hotel, is around 80 yards or a 1-minute walk from here. Alternatively, jump in a taxi which will take just 6 minutes and is just over a mile away.
The venue is also just 1.8 miles and a 7-minute taxi drive from the Ifield train station. It’s also the same distance, just 1.8 miles from Three Bridges, if you are coming in that direction.
Parking
The Crowne Plaza hotel does offer parking. However, you do need to pay a fee of £10 per day. On entering the hotel, you need to give your car registration details at the reception desk and pay for your parking. Don’t try to get around this! All cars are photographed on entering the hotel, and you will receive a fine if you haven’t paid.
Alternatively, there are some car parks a few minutes drive from the venue located at:
Auto Car Park
114 London Rd, Crawley RH10 8JH
Sky Lane Car Park
8c Kelvin House, Kelvin Way, Crawley RH10 9WE
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44 St Joan Cl, Crawley RH11 7SW
Walkability
The venue has a walk score of 58/100. That means you can get out and about to local places without the need for a car. However, you might need a car to get to some facilities.
Accommodation
If you choose to stay over for the course, then London prices are not the cheapest going. The hotel serves Gatwick airport once again, meaning it’s not the best value option. The Crowne Plaza is a 4-star hotel with a spa and wellness centre, restaurant and bar.
But you can find cheaper options just north of Ifield. The Trivelles Waterhall, The Little Foxes, and The Da Vinci Gatwick Bed & Breakfast are all excellent value options. The Da Vinci even serves a complimentary breakfast.
Food
While you can grab lunch at the venue, you can find some inexpensive places to eat nearby. The venue is very close to a local Sainsbury’s supermarket where there’s always a sandwich deal going for lunch. The supermarket also has a cafe where you can get a hot lunch.
Head a little further than Sainsbury’s in the same direction, and you’ll get to the Pop Inn Cafe located before you get to Crawley hospital. There you can look forward to massive portions, including great breakfasts, delicious desserts and wicked milkshakes.
If you head north from the venue towards the airport for approximately 4 minutes in the car, you will get to the Wild Bean Cafe. Head south to Crawley town centre, and there are plenty of cafes to try out. There’s the Furnace Green Cafe at Furnace Parade, Cafe Giardino at 30 County Mall, Revive at 38 The Broadway, and the Allday Cafe2 at 13 Broadwalk. All the cafes serve classic English breakfasts and sandwiches. Revive is a Christian cafe and charity shop, so be warned if you’re not Christian, as there is quite an evangelical edge to it.
SIA Job Opportunities in Crawley
Crawley and the Gatwick area is teeming with bars and clubs, always on the lookout for door personnel. There is a shopping centre in Crawley called the County Mall centre and a local hospital. Of course, the leading employer of security is nearby Gatwick airport.
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