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Security Guard Training Course qualifies you for the SIA Security Guard licence and paid shifts at shops, offices and sites across the UK. Most guarding roles pay £13 to £18 an hour.
95% pass first time
100+ UK locations
No experience needed
Pay in 30 days or in 3 month instalments
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.
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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We run SIA Security Guard Training training in over 100 locations across the UK. Pick your city for local dates, venues and prices.
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"Very informative at all times helping to keep confidence of people of age not feel out of place. Good demonstration and clear communication and even exam reminded me of my a levels years ago. Well done"
For the last two days, I had Matt as my trainer and he was exceptional, super friendly,
answered questions with precision and expanded his knowledge so that I could fully understand.
Absolutely brilliant Matt, Thank you.
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