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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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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 In Slough
Train
You can travel to your training in Slough via several train stations. Most of them are a bit far from the venue, and they include:
Langley
Slough SL3 6DB
Sunnymeads
Wraysbury, Staines TW19 5HD
Datchet
Datchet, Slough SL3 9ED
Once you arrive at any of the three stations, you'll need to use a bus, or several, to get to the venue. The route that'll take you the shortest time is 25 minutes long, via Langley station. All you have to do is walk southwest of the station along Station Road and board a number 7 bus at Harrow Market to Sutton Place. Then take Sutton Lane and turn right onto London Road on foot for 325 metres; you'll find your destination on the left.
Parking
For those who'll drive to the course, you can use the car park at the venue. The daily parking fee is £10 unless you're a resident in the hotel, whereby they'll include the charge in your package price. The good news is, the car park is large, with up to 200 spaces. Other car parks you can use are in the city centre, if you head there for lunch are:
The Avenue Car Park
Datchet, Slough SL3 9DH
Hatfield Road Car Park
Hatfield Rd, Slough SL1 1NB
Home Park Car Park
Home Park, Romney Lock Rd, Windsor SL4 6HX
Walkability
The area within the venue has a walkability score of 66 out of 100, making it somewhat walkable. So if you reside nearby and fancy a walk to the course or you want to run your daily errands, you don't have to use a vehicle.
Accommodation
If you're looking for an affordable place to spend your time while attending the course, we suggest you stay right at the Holiday Inn Express. Here, you'll enjoy free WiFi, with a complimentary flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Still, you can stay at nearby hotels like Travelodge, located at 399 London Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PS, or Airport Guest House at 560 London Rd, Slough SL3 8QF. They are both cost effective, and if you'd like to explore more options, feel free to do so here.
Food
With an extensive menu featuring juicy burgers, chips, and even muffins, you'll find any fast food or breakfast you'd want in The Village Café. Their prices are reasonable, and they offer takeaway services with a spacious outdoor sitting area. You can get there by taking a bus from Sutton Lane to Coleridge Crescent West and walking for a further 160 metres. It'll only take you 10 minutes.
Café One is another fantastic place to get your food as you're attending the course, with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Here, you can order sandwiches, eggs, bacon, sausages, and chips—all at low prices. The café is located at 51 Church St, Staines TW18 4EN.
You can also enjoy a calm and relaxed eating atmosphere at Monty Café, Piezanos Coffee & Cake, and Reds Café. Though they are further away from the venue, the bus ride will be worth it once you taste their delicious food.
SIA Job Opportunities In Slough
There're plenty of places you could work as a security guard in Slough, from shopping centres to attractions. The largest shopping malls include Elmsleigh, Westfield, Queensmere, Togdheer, and The Pavilions. As for tourist attractions, you'll find potential work at Thorpe Parking, LEGOLAND Windsor, and the Bekonscot Model Village And Railway.
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