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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 Peterborough
Train
The training venue is accessible through Peterborough Train Station. There are no other train stations nearby but you can still reach the venue via bus. Here are our recommended modes of transportation:
Peterborough Train Station
Peterborough PE1 1QL, United Kingdom
Queensgate Bus Interchange
Peterborough PE1 1LU, United Kingdom
If you’re starting from Peterborough Train Station, walk for five minutes to Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and take bus number 2. After four stops, get off at Longthorpe, Woburn Close and walk for 16 minutes to Thorpe Wood, the training venue location.
An alternative option is to take a taxi from the train station which is a 4-minute ride costing £8 - £10. The training venue is about 3.8 km from the train station so walking may not be the best option as it may take about 50 minutes to get there on foot.
Parking
If you are going to bring a car to the training venue, Holiday Inn Peterborough - West has plenty of complimentary parking spaces. If parking is full, you can still park at nearby car parks such as Orton Mere Station Car Park or Rowing Lake Car Park. If you are going into the centre for lunch try Clare Green Car Park which is safe and secure.
Orton Mere Station Car Park
Orton Mere, Peterborough PE2 7DZ.
Rowing Lake Car Park
Peterborough PE3 6LN.
Clare Green Car Park
Unnamed Road, Peterborough PE1 1LU.
Walkability
The training venue in Thorpe Wood is a car-dependent location as most places need a car to get there. It has a walk score of 26 out of 100, which means about 70% of places you might need are only accessible by car.
Accommodation
If you are travelling to the training venue, you can consider staying at Holiday Inn Peterborough - West. The hotel is a 4-star hotel that is closest to the training venue. You can take advantage of its facilities such as a restaurant, bar, pool, spa and many more. If you prefer something cheaper, Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough - Surya Hotels is a 3-star hotel that is a 3-minute drive away from the venue. There are more affordable hotels in the city centre if you prefer to stay near shops and restaurants. Check out Travelodge Peterborough Central or Pearl Hotel for a much cheaper price per night. Visit this website to learn more about hotel accommodations.
Food
The most convenient way to grab some food is at the hotel restaurant you are staying in. The nearest cafe to the training venue is Ferry Meadows WaterSports Centre Cafe. With its reasonable prices and lovely outdoor seating, it’s a great option for a warm breakfast and a good cup of coffee. If you want to discover more places to eat, the Queensgate Shopping Centre is the best location. When you're there, don't forget to try Embe Soul Food & Drink Restaurant, The Ladz Peterborough, and Mega Bite.
Since the training venue is about four miles away from the shopping centre, you might rush to grab a quick lunch and end up at fast-food chains. You can still try to eat healthily with The Good Stuff - Healthy Fast Food Takeaway at the shopping centre. This fast-food restaurant has naturally sourced food and fairly priced meals such as tasty wraps and vegan pancakes.
SIA Job Opportunities in Peterborough
Among the many big establishments in Peterborough, you can consider finding SIA job openings at East of England Arena and Events Centre, Queensgate Shopping Centre, University Centre Peterborough, and Peterborough City Hospital.
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