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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 6 days and is divided into 4 units: Working in the Private Security Industry, Working as a Door Supervisor, Conflict Management and Physical Intervention. On the final day of the course there will be 4 multiple choice exams and a practical assessment of the physical intervention skills you will be taught on the 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne
Train
The venue is located to the south of the city in the Quayside area but is still very accessible by train.
Haymarket Train Station
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7PF, United Kingdom
Monument Train Station
Lisle St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AL, United Kingdom
St. James Train Station
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SD, United Kingdom
Newcastle Train Station
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DB, United Kingdom
From the Haymarket Train Station at NE1 7PF, trains depart every 9 minutes and take only 4 minutes to reach Central Station. The venue is conveniently located just 70 metres from Central Station. Head out of the station east on Taxi Rank toward Neville Street/A186. Sharp left onto Neville Street/A186 where you’ll find the venue on the left.
If you’re coming from St. James Train Station at NE1 4SD, head northwest on Gallowgate/A189 toward Heber St. Turn right onto Strawberry Pl then turn left onto Barrack Rd/A189. The pick-up point will be on the right. At the Barrack Road-St James Park, board the No. 71 Newcastle Upon Tyne train and alight after 2 stops at Central Station. The venue is a 3-minute walk away. Head east on Westgate Rd/A186 toward Forth Ln then Turn right toward Neville St/A186. The venue will be on the left.
Parking
There is parking located at the venue for those driving to the course. If you are heading into the city at lunchtime, then there are tons of car parks to choose from:
Armstrong Car Park
Armstrong Car Park, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
Eldon Garden Car Park
2 Morden St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RQ
Morden St Parking
Morden St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RQ
Walkability
Neville St, where the venue is located, is highly walkable with a score of 97/100. It means you can run numerous errands, and you should be able to grab a snack and get to shops in this ‘Walker's Paradise’.
Accommodation
If you are away from home to take part in the course, there are four closely located and reasonably priced hotels near the venue. Five minutes away is the Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre, where you’re likely to get the best deals. Alternatively, Hotel Indigo Newcastle is along Fenkle St, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle is very close along Neville St, and Sleeperz Hotel at 15 Westgate Road. You can check out last-minute deals here.
Food
There are plenty of places to grab a snack or a hot breakfast or lunch very close to the venue. Fifty metres west of the venue there’s Costa Coffee where you can grab a good coffee and bacon roll. About 100 metres west stands AMT Coffee Newcastle where you can grab your favourite coffee, pastry or a sweet or savoury snack. They also serve English breakfasts and other hot food catering to local workers at great prices.
For sumptuous dishes, head east 6 minutes from the venue to The Camera Shop where there are Jacket potatoes, Coleslaw sandwiches and salad boxes. North-east of the Camera Shop you’ll find Blakes which will serve you up a Full Monty and the classic Geordie Big Breakfast Stottie. If you have a sweet tooth, Laneway & Co. won’t disappoint you with their variety of waffles, shakes, cakes and cheesecakes.
SIA Job Opportunities in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sitting as a major hub in the north-east part of the UK, Newcastle Upon Tyne presents tons of opportunities for newly qualified door personnel. The city is home to hundreds of bars, pubs, and clubs, so there is always demand for night-time workers. In addition, there are several shopping centres in Newcastle and the surrounding areas.
Add to this several football grounds including Newcastle United FC. You’ll find St James Park is always packed with Toon Army football fans and home games always require lots of security at the stadium and in the local area on a Saturday.
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