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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.
About Door Supervisor Training Course in Telford
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 Telford?
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 Telford
Train
One of the most convenient methods to get you close to Telford Hotel And Golf Resort is by train. Some of the stations that get you close to the venue include:
Telford Central Train Station
Overdale, Telford TF3 4LZ
Bridgenorth Train Station
Telford TF2 6AG
Oakengates Train Station
2 Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth WV16 4AX
The train station we would recommend you choose is the Telford Central Train Station. Arriving at this station will get you approximately 5.5 miles from the training venue. To cover that distance, you can either take a taxi or bus. With a taxi, you will need only 10 minutes to get to the venue.
If you'd prefer a bus, then you'll need to set aside at least an hour more to commute to the venue. From Telford Central train station, you'll walk about 0.2 miles to get to the Telford Central bus stop. Take a bus number 4 that's headed to Madeley. You'll pass 23 stops before getting off at St Mary's Church. From there, you'll need to walk for about 30 minutes to get to your training venue.
Parking
If you prefer to drive yourself to the venue and you're wondering about where you'll park, don't. For starters, the training venue itself offers complimentary parking to guests. If you are heading to Telford for lunch, these are some popular options:
Overflow Carpark
Hanover Ct, Telford TF7 5AU
Legges Way Car Park, Madeley
Legges Way, Telford TF7 5UD
Telford Central Car Park
Euston Way, Overdale, Telford TF3 4LZ
Walkability
Telford has a Walk Score of 33/100, meaning there aren’t many places in easy reach. So, if you'd like to explore the area for shopping malls, parks, or even to buy groceries, you'll need to use a car.
Accommodation
You could choose to stay at the training venue in Telford. Its facilities include a bar and lounge area, free parking and Wi-Fi, as well as access to the venue's pool and fitness centre.
However, there are plenty of other cheaper options available in the area close to the venue like The Shakespeare Inn at High St, Coalport, Telford TF8 7HT, the Ladywood House at Ladywood, Ironbridge, Jackfield, Telford TF8 7JR, and the Travelodge Telford at Unit 4, Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford TF3 4BF. You can browse for more locations here.
Food
Telford comes with several restaurants that cater to a variety of tastes. For instance, you can visit the Hop and Vine bar and grill to enjoy a variety of grilled meats and vegetarian meals. Whenever you'd like to make a quick stop for lunch, then try Food O'Clock at Unit 2 Southgate, Telford TF7 4HG. This cafe is only about a 10 minute walk from your training venue and offers several fast food takeaway meals.
SIA Job Opportunities In Telford
Once you've gained your SIA license, there are several job opportunities available within the Telford area. These include getting a position at any of the many clubs, bars and pubs, as well as major shopping malls such as the Telford Shopping mall.
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