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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.
Getting to your training venue in Derby
Train
A good choice of transport to get to the venue in Derby is to take the train. If you are using this option, then you need to head to the train station in Long Eaton, which is detailed below:
Long Eaton Train Station
Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3GL, United Kingdom
From the train station, the easiest route to take is to jump in a taxi as the venue at the Novotel is just 2.1 miles up the B6002. The Novotel hotel is situated midway between Nottingham and Derby and is located at junction 25 just off the M1.
Parking
The Novotel hotel has parking available. If you are heading into Derby city centre at lunchtime or after the course, then these car parks will serve you well:
Ford street Car Park
Ford St, Derby DE1 1EE, United Kingdom
Chapel Street Multi-Storey Car Park
13 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU, United Kingdom
Grand Car Parks
8 Crompton St, Derby DE1 1NY, United Kingdom
Walkability
Unfortunately, the location is not within walking distance from most amenities. You will need a car to get to most places from the venue. The walking score is just 29/100, but there is a bar and a restaurant at the hotel.
Accommodation
If you are travelling a significant distance to the course, you may be looking for accommodation. The Novotel where the course is based is reasonably priced. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant that provides an excellent breakfast for guests. There is also the ibis budget hotel in Derby, which is excellent value for money. Other higher-priced options include the Jurys Inn and the Holiday Inn. Check out other hotels here.
Food
If you are heading into Derby city centre for a bite to eat during your lunch hour or after the course, then you won’t be disappointed with what Derby has to offer. If you want a burger, then track down the Hide Burger Bar at Riverside Chambers, Derwent St, Derby DE1 2EP. They offer a relaxed setting with various creative burgers, meats and beer. They also serve great breakfasts. Or why not go for something spicy at Hari Hari, which is at 23 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP, where they serve delicious southeast Asian cuisine.
The Cosy Club at Royal Bldg, Victoria St, Derby DE1 1ES, serves modern British food in a relaxed setting. If you’re a veggie, then check out Vedi, located at Liversage St, Derby DE1 2LH, which serve all kinds of vegetarian food which you can eat in or take away. Another favourite with locals is El Burrito in the city centre at 2 East St, Derby DE1 2AF, which serves authentic Mexican food.
SIA Job Opportunities in Derby
Like many cities, Derby has a thriving nightlife. There are plenty of bars and clubs in the city centre that are always looking for door personnel. In addition, there are other opportunities for those who want to work during the daytime. Derby has several shopping centres, including the Derbion, Park Farm Shopping Centre, Kingsway Retail Park, and the Cathedral Quarter in Derby.
The local football Derby FA always needs door personnel when the team plays at home at the 8-9 Stadium Business Ct, Millennium Way, Derby DE24 8HP. There is also a racecourse located not far from the city centre that also regularly needs security staff.
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