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The Security Guard Training Course opens up opportunities to work in retail, office blocks and at events. Earn up to £3,200 per month when working full-time.
In a Virtual Class, your course is delivered over the internet real-time and face-to-face with the trainer. You will be able to participate in lessons, ask questions and interact with other participants as you would have done in a classroom course.
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The Security Officer training is for anyone who wants to get a Security Guard SIA Licence and work legally as a Security Guard in the UK.
This 4-day course contains the knowledge and skills you need to pass your exam and apply for your Security Guard SIA Licence. That licence will allow you to find work in the growing security industry.
Some of the roles you could find yourself working in include:
Career Progression
Security Officers enjoy a lot of flexibility in their work. You might benefit from that flexibility by using your SIA Licence to earn around your other commitments.
However, you can also continue your professional development in security work in several directions, and become:
Many, if not all, senior employees of large security companies started their careers in manned guarding roles.
See Carl from Get Licensed explain the difference between a Security Guard Licence and a Door Supervisor Licence.
Wondering what it is like working in the security industry?
Hear from our past customers how they enjoy their new security careers.
The SIA Security Guard Course runs over 4 days and is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Working in The Private Security Industry
Unit 2: Working as a Security Officer
Unit 3: Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry
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Getting your SIA Security Guard Licence is relatively easy! All you need to do is follow the simple steps:
For further information about the application process, follow our detailed SIA Licence Application Process guide.
Watch Carl from the Get Licensed team go through the entire process of getting an SIA Licence:
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Get your SIA licence to work as a Door Supervisor in pubs, clubs, and events.
Train to become a licensed Security Guard for retail, offices, and warehouses.
Get licensed to operate CCTV systems and monitor security footage.
Get certified to work as a Bodyguard for VIPs and high-profile client.
For individuals looking to renew their Door Supervisor Licence.
For individuals looking to renew their Security Officer/Guard Licence.
“The package is designed for success. In my door supervisor course and CCTV Operator course, I met an amazing set of instructors who use field and class experiences to build your courage and bring you excellent performance”
“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”
“If your looking for a licence to start a career in security or you want to renew your licence Get Licensed is the place to go, with its easy and stress-free way to apply as well as regular updates so you know what's happening with your application you know you can trust them to handle your application, they also have certified tutors who are amazing at what they do I would like to thanks to Tanya, Alan and Paul for their experience, professionalism and friendliness as I passed 1st time when I did the security guard and CCTV course. Would recommend them 100%”
“Registration on the Guard pass app was very easy and straightforward. Booking for training and exam was seamless. My exam trainer is a professional, he is learned and understood the course very well. It made my understanding very fast. The customer care team too are very responsive, they are also available to help anytime you have a concern.”
“Really good course and fantastically delivered by Shaun in Durham. I've been in the licensed trade for three decades and have learned a ridiculous amount this week !! The content was engaging throughout and kept relevant with Shaun's vast experience and real-life scenarios. Top level training, thank you.”
“Very satisfied with the course of Door Supervisor. Ben is a very good trainer and an engaging teacher. Sham was also a good invigilator. Highly recommended”
“It was efficient and interesting. Rob Worthington was a good professional trainer and didn’t leave any one behind. Amy was also great. Anita assisting too. 👍👍👍”
“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”
“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”
“Had a great experience with my Door Supervisors course. Excellent communication from start to finish. The instructor Simon Willoughby was awesome too. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous. He got us through the very long days and made them feel not so long. A great guy and a great course”
“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”
“I enjoyed my course so well and my supervisor was a great teacher and person. He teaches so well his explanation is so clear. Am shouting out to Simon Albutt.”
“The trainer Amy was really patient, helpful and informative. All lessons were delivered with clarity along with a very professional attitude. Sering was also excellent. He conveyed information in a friendly helpful manner and made the class feel at ease. Good staff are hard to find and both are assets to the Industry.”
A diverse selection of roles to choose from
Licence required: Door Supervisor Training
Earn up to: £12.50-£25 20 to 48 hours a week usually includes weekends
Licence required: Door Supervisor Training
Earn up to: £7-£15 20 to 48 hours a week usually includes weekends
Licence required: CCTV Training
Earn up to: £9-£13 20 to 48 hours a week usually includes weekends
Licence required: Door Supervisor Training
Earn up to: £9-£15 20 to 48 hours a week usually includes weekends
Licence required: Door Supervisor Training
Earn up to: £10-£14 20 to 48 hours a week usually includes weekends
If you want to work as a Security Guard in the UK, then this course is for you. When you complete this course, you'll be able to apply for Security Guard roles in the security industry.
Just remember that this qualification will not allow you to work as a Door Supervisor, because physical intervention is not taught on this course.
This makes Door Supervisor course more valuable and appealing to employers when you're applying for jobs.
The aim of this course is achieve a Level 2 Award in Security Guarding. That makes you eligible to apply for a Security Guard SIA Licence.
To work as an SIA Door Supervisor or an SIA Security Guard in the UK, you must hold a valid SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
This Security Guard course is for new people who are looking for jobs in security in places like shopping centres, businesses and airports. You must successfully complete this course to apply for an SIA Licence in Security Guarding.
This SIA-recognised Level 2 Award for Security Guarding will enable you to apply for an SIA Security Guard Licence. By obtaining this licence, you will increase your job opportunities. The demand for UK security professionals is very high, and always growing.
When you book with Get Licensed, we make sure that the training provider you book with will prepare you to succeed in the exams. They'll also teach you vital knowledge needed for real life situations on the job.
Receive your results in just 5 working days after your course is completed. Our aim is to notify you on the same day the training provider sends us your results.
Your results will be available online and we’ll also send you an SMS to inform you when your results are available.
It’s easy. You can either book online, or you can book through our 24/7 customer service line on 0207 078 7259.
Certificates are available via email within a week of completing the course. You may request a posted certificate at an additional cost of £14.99.
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We strongly recommend that anyone considering the Security Guard training course considers the advantages of the Door Supervisor training course instead.
Qualified Door Supervisors can legally work in all of the same roles as Security Guards. However, they can also work in licensed premises such as bars, clubs, events and festivals.
More places to work means more job options and more ways to get earning in security.
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