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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 Huddersfield?
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 Huddersfield
Door Supervisor training in Huddersfield happens at Pennine Manor Hotel, Nettleton Hill Road, Scapegoat Hill, Huddersfield HD7 4NH.
It’s a little remote, but the scenery more than makes up for that, and it’s a great way of focusing your mind on your course.
Remember to bring your ID to the venue, and show up on time each day.
Getting to Pennine Manor Hotel, Huddersfield by train
It can be a little bit challenging reaching the Huddersfield Door Supervisor training location by train alone. You’ll have to grab a cab from the station when you arrive to get you the rest of the way.
The closest train station is Slaithwaite Train Station, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5EF. Lines here connect to Manchester, Leeds and York.
Parking at Pennine Manor Hotel, Huddersfield
There’s good road access to your Huddersfield Door Supervisor training, and plenty of onsite parking too. That makes driving to your course one of the easiest transport options for Huddersfield Door Supervisor training.
Parking onsite here is probably your best bet. The venue is surrounded by countryside, with a few small villages nearby. That means car parks aren’t in ample supply around here, so good job you can park at the venue!
Pennine Manor Hotel walkability
The scenic Pennine Manor Hotel is surrounded on all sides by meadows, farmland and greenery. While that makes the idea of walking around the venue very appealing, and a great way to relax and think over the lesson you’ve learned on your course, it unfortunately doesn’t make it easy to walk to the venue itself.
It’s a good idea to take the same precautions you would on any English countryside road if you’re walking outside the venue. Wear high-visibility clothing after dark, and watch out for anyone driving down the country roads too fast!
Accommodation around Pennine Manor Hotel
The fact that your Huddersfield Door Supervisor training venue is a hotel makes finding accommodation easy! This is a gorgeous, scenic hotel too, and well worth staying in if you need to be onsite. It helps make sure you’re always on time and on point for your training.
If you’d rather have a bit more personal space when relaxing between training days though, there are lots of other nearby hotels too.
For a more exclusive stay, try Belle Vue Barn, 1 Rochdale Rd, Huddersfield HD7 4NN. It’s tucked on the other side of the village, giving you a home from home from your training venue.
There’s also the Old Golf House a bit further north, on New Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield HD3 3YP.
Food and Drink around Pennine Manor Hotel
While you’re training to be a Door Supervisor in a remote part of Huddersfield, the good news is your venue itself has lots of good food in its Hilltop Restaurant area. The continental breakfasts come especially well-recommended!
This is a beautiful part of the North though, and we wouldn’t blame you for wanting to eat elsewhere to keep your mind sharp for your training. The Scape House Inn is a short drive down to 74, The High Street, Golcar, Scapegoat Hill, Huddersfield HD7 4NJ. There’s a menu mixing pub grub and Thai tapas here, sure to please any appetite.
Drive north instead, and you’ll find the fantastic Indian food of Outlane Spice, 843 New Hey Road, Huddersfield HD3 3FG. Believe us when we say a big day of training gets you in the mood for a big dinner!
SIA Job Opportunities in Huddersfield
Huddersfield has a rich industrial history, but nowadays the local businesses, venues and culture are really varied. The great news is, that means Huddersfield SIA security jobs are always in high demand.
Pubs, clubs and Huddersfield nightlife venues always need skilled door supervisors. However, keep in mind that a Door Supervisor Licence lets you work in security in a number of other types of business, not just working the door at night.
You’ll also find lots of supermarkets and offices looking for security professionals, for instance, as well as the constant demand for security work at The John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield Art Gallery or the Longley Park Golf Club.
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