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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.
FREE Door Supervisor Course Sample Lesson
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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.
Latest Reviews for the Door Supervisor Course in Norwich
I really enjoyed my door supervisor course with Get Licensed in Norwich. The course is quite intensive but I felt that it was worth it for all the information and tips I got on working in the security industry. My group Tutor was Manny, he did an excellent job and I was very pleased we had him on our course to teach us. He has obviously got years of experience and is able to pass on lots of practical knowledge. He got me a pass on my course and I'm now able to get a new job. I'd definitely recommend Get Licensed.
Getting to your training venue in Norwich
Trains
Travelling to the venue at Best Western Brook Hotel in Norwich is super easy by train. Norwich has a large train station with trains arriving from all over the UK and the local area every minute of the day.
Norwich Train Station
Station Approach, Thorpe Rd, Norwich NR1 1EF, United Kingdom
Travelling by train to the Best Western Brook Hotel takes not less than 17 minutes from any of the nearby stations. From Norwich Train Station, walk for about 3 minutes to the Prince of Wales Road (Stop DL). Catch the 24 network Norwich (Queens Hill) bus that passes every 20 minutes.
Get off the bus after 15 stops which takes about 27 minutes at Breckland Road. From there head west on Dereham Rd/A1074 and when you get to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Barnard Rd. Turn right and after about 10 metres you’ll find your destination on the left.
Parking
If you wish to take a tour of the city or grab your lunch, there are plenty of safe and secure parking spaces you can find within Norwich:
Rouen Road Pay & Display Car Park
Rouen Rd, Norwich NR1 1QU
Westwick Street Car Park
Norwich NR2 4UB
Colegate Car Park
Golden Dog Ln, England's NR3 1HS
Walkability
The venue has a walk score of 67/100. It means some of your errands such as grabbing a quick snack might be possible. But, if you’re planning on shopping, you will have to jump into a car.
Accommodation
If you opt to stay over for the course, the Best Western Brook prices don’t come cheap. The hotel’s location in the Bowthorpe Employment Area means it’s not the best value option. The Best Western Brook Hotel is a 3-star hotel with a restaurant, bar and free parking.
Alternative cheaper options are available east and south of the venue. The Travelodge and Holiday Express Inn Norwich are excellent value options. For more details concerning accommodation check out hotel deals here.
Food
While you can grab lunch at the venue, you can find some inexpensive places to eat nearby. However, you’ll need a car for the various eateries.
South of the venue there is Roy’s Café where you can get Toasted Teacake and Breakfast Bap for breakfast. Or if you wish to finish your dinner in style, go for the Homemade Sweet Pies and Ice Cream for dessert. Further southeast of the venue, you’ll come across Eaton Park Café where you can sample Spiced Baked Beans, Mushroom, Spinach and Egg Quiche, and Beetroot Hummus and Feta.
A 6-minute drive east of Best Western Brook Hotel leads to the Bramleys Cafe and Cakery, a one-stop place for those with a sweet tooth. Try their Carrot Cake, Cream Tea, Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake and Snickers Brownie. A number of notable cafes you’ll find along the way include Mitre Coffee House, That House and Cafe On The Corner.
SIA Job Opportunities in Norwich
The city of Norwich is teeming with vibrant bars and clubs on the lookout for door personnel. Norwich is brimming with shops and arcades in need of retail security. And Delia Smith’s beloved Norwich Town Canaries play in the centre at the Carrow Road stadium. There are always security staff needed on Saturday during home games at the stadium and the local area.
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