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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.
Getting To Your Training Venue In Nottingham
By Train
The venue situated in Long Eaton is accessible by train from either Derby station or Nottingham station.
Long Eaton Railway Station
Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3GL
From Nottingham, it is approximately 16-mins to Long Eaton, and there are about 42 trains a day. The cost of a ticket is around £5. From Derby, it is approximately 9-mins to Long Eaton and there are about 70 trains a day. Tickets cost around £5 From Long Eaton to the venue is a good 45 min walk, so a taxi would be the best option. There is a taxi rank at the railway station, but it is advisable to pre-book—cost to the hotel around £9.50.
Local Taxi operators:
Long Eaton Taxis - 0115 882 9282
Near-N-Far Taxis - 0115 972 7000
Erewash Taxis - 0115 946 4440
There are buses from the station, my15, Skylink, and Indigo offer service about 30-40 minutes apart, all entail a 12-16 minute walk.
By Car
The venue is centrally located between Derby and Nottingham and easily reached from either city. Situated just off junction 25 on the M1 makes it accessible for those travelling by car from further afield.
Parking
Parking at the venue is not a problem. If you are heading into the centre at lunchtime, then you can try these car parks:
Lace Market Car Park
Pilcher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1QE.
NCP Car Park Nottingham Stoney Street
Stoney St, Nottingham NG1 1LS.
Upper Parliament Street Car Park
6ld, 57 Upper Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 6LD.
Walkability
This is a low-scoring area for walking. Most errands from the venue require a car or taxi.
Accommodation
If you have decided to stay in Nottingham for the SIA training course, you can book at the venue. This is a 4-star contemporary hotel close to the M1, with prices from around £40 per night. The area also has several other hotels within easy reach of the venue, including the
Best Western Nottingham Derby - Bostocks Ln, Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 4EP. Tel: 0115 9460000. Rooms costs around £46 per night.
Holiday Inn Derby ( Junction 25 M1) - Bostocks Ln, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5NJ. Tel: +443333209327. Rooms cost around £41 per night.
There are also more budget-friendly hotels in the area, but not all are within walking distance to the venue or on a direct bus route. More accommodation options can be found here.
Food & Drink
The hotel has a restaurant, but for more choice, you need to go further afield. Without transport, you have limited choice. The nearest shop is the Co-Op Food on Grasmere Rd; a 10-minute walk away. Within a 10 min drive, there are several restaurants, cafes, fast food or takeaways. Plus, with transport, there is easy access to Tesco Extra & Asda including:
SIA Job Opportunities In Nottingham
Nottingham offers excellent opportunities for work in the security industry, with private work available for personnel with SIA licenses. Nottingham is a university city, but both cities have ample pubs & clubs requiring security staff and door supervisors. Then there are jobs at Nottingham City airport and both football grounds, alongside a range of work for retail and other business. Getting your SIA licence is the door to opening up numerous opportunities in the security industry, from a part-time job to amazing career opportunities.
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