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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 Northampton?
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 Northampton
Train
Make it easy to travel to the training venue via our transportation recommendations. Whether by bus or train, there are several options to choose from:
Northampton Train Station
Northampton NN1 1SP, United Kingdom
Northampton Bus Interchange
Northampton NN1 2LT, United Kingdom
The Northampton Train Station is about 5.3 km away from the training venue. From the train station, walk for about 8 minutes to Northampton Bus Interchange where you’ll take bus number 12, 12A, or 41. Get off at Brackmills, Holiday Inn Bus Stop and walk for about 230 yards to the training venue.
Taking the bus from the train station will take about an hour of travel time. If you prefer a faster route, we recommend taking a taxi from the train station, which is about 7 minutes travel time and costs £8 - £11.
Parking
The Holiday Inn Northampton has a car park available for guests and those using conference facilities. Guests parking onsite must register and enter their car registration details at the reception to have access to free parking. For off-site parking, free parking is available at the back of the hotel. If you want to grab a bite to eat in the town centre, you can park at any of these car parks:
Midsummer Meadow Carpark
Bedford Rd, Northampton NN1 5NG.
The Ridings Car Park
The Ridings, Northampton NN1 2AB.
Market Street Car Park
5 Market St, Northampton NN1 4BX.
Walkability
The location of the training venue at Bedford Road has a walk score of 26 out of 100, which means walking may not be an option to travel to places in the area. You will need to depend on a car most of the time to do errands and grab refreshments or eat out.
Accommodation
You will find a handful of hotels along Bedford Road. The training venue is Holiday Inn Northampton, a 3-star hotel serving Indian and European cuisine. For a lower rate per night, you can try Premier Inn Northampton, a modern budget hotel. If you don't mind going a bit farther from the training venue, there are more hotels and guesthouses in the centre such as Oscar Lodge, Travelodge Northampton Central, and ibis Northampton Centre. These budget-hotels are about 3 km away and less than 10 minutes by car from the training venue. You can check for some more affordable hotel deals here.
Food
Hotel restaurants are the most accessible places to eat. If you prefer staying in the hotel venue, the dishes offered are mostly international cuisine, either ala carte or buffet. However, you can expect prices to be more expensive in these places. Alternatively, head into the town centre and discover some great inexpensive restaurants to grab some tasty food. For coffee and pastry lovers out there, check out Dreams Coffee Lounge and try their home-baked goodies.
For lunch or dinner, try Andrea's Restaurant for a hearty homemade pizza and pasta for an affordable price. Maybe try a shake from Bosko's - Burgers, Shakes & Desserts. However, if you don’t fancy a change, you’ll find fast-food classics such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Subway in the town centre.
SIA Job Opportunities in Northampton
Getting a security officer job in Northampton can be from government buildings and local hospitals including the Northampton General Hospital and BMI Three Shires Hospital. Northampton has a buzzing vibe at night so there are many bars and clubs needing security staff, while there are opportunities during the day at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and Market Walk shopping centres.
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