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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 Sunderland?
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.
How to get to your training venue at Sunderland
Train
One of the best ways to commute to the Clarion Hotel Newcastle South for your training sessions would be to use a train. These get you fairly close to the venue. Some of the train stations worth considering include:
East Boldon Train Station
East Boldon NE36 0LP
Chester-le-Street Train Station
Station Road, Chester-le-Street DH3 3EE
Heworth Train Station
Heworth, Gateshead NE10 0LW
Out of the listed options, we'd suggest you go with East Boldon Train Station. This will put you a little over 2 miles from the venue, which is a distance you can quickly cover by taking a taxi. There are two routes available from the train station. Unfortunately, there aren't any buses in the area servicing that route. If you'd like to walk, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 2.5-mile distance to the venue.
Parking
If you prefer heading to training sessions using your own vehicle, then you'll be glad to know that the venue has a free car park. If you are heading to South Shields for lunch, then you can stay at either of these safe and secure options:
The Word Car Park
River Dr, South Shields NE33 1JN
Charlotte Street Car Park
73 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1NT
Forum Car Park
Elton St W, Wallsend NE28 8QU
Walkability
The Sunderland area has a Walk Score of 38/100. That's because there aren't that many places for you to visit on foot since they're all spread far apart. Traveling around by car would suit you better if you'd like to explore the area.
Accommodation
If you'd like to find somewhere in Sunderland to stay for the duration of your training, start by looking into the training venue. Choosing to stay here will give you access to cosy accommodation with additional perks like the venue's free Wi-Fi network, swimming pool, and fitness centre.
Other options located close to the venue include the Holiday Inn Express Newcastle - Metro Centre at Clasper Way, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 3BE, the Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool at Whitemare Pool, A194, A194 Whitemare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead NE10 8YB, or even the Holiday Inn Newcastle - Jesmond at Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1PR. You can check out other deals by checking here.
Food
This training venue is located close to several eateries offering a variety of cuisines. You can choose to get a healthy meal from The Lofthouse Deli at 4A Stanhope Rd, South Shields NE33 4BU. If you're in a rush, then you can walk to nearby locations like the McDonald's at Boldon Leisure Park, B1298, Kirkstall Road, Boldon Colliery NE35 9PB, or The Grill at Boldon Business Park, Tyne & Wear NE35 9PE, less than ten minutes from the venue.
You can also take a short trip to South Shields where you'll come across the Man V Food barbecue restaurant at 35 Hudson St, South Shields NE34 0AD, serving up burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and more. There's also Frydays Fish Bar and Grill at 27 Smithy St, South Shields NE33 1DA where you'll come across several fresh fried fish and chips varieties.
SIA Job Opportunities in Sunderland
Your SIA license opens up several opportunities for you to work within Sunderland. The town is buzzing at night so evening door personnel are in high demand. And if you are free on every other Saturday, then Sunderland AFC always need security at the Stadium of Light during home games.
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