Do I need to retake First Aid training too?

Only if your current EFAW certificate has expired or is missing. If it's still valid, you may not need to retake it—we'll advise you during booking.

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You can book online and train at one of our UK-wide centres. Just choose a date and location that works for you.

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SIA Top-Up Refresher

Stay compliant with
SIA refresher courses

Renew your SIA licence by booking an SIA refresher course
near you. Our SIA refresher training allows you to meet new
SIA training requirements and stay eligible to work legally
in the UK security industry.

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Who needs an SIA refresher and why?

From April 2025, the SIA has made refresher training compulsory for licence renewal
to keep all operatives up to date with evolving safety, legal, and counter-terror standards. Whether you’re newly licensed or have years of experience, taking the right SIA refresher course is now a legal requirement to stay compliant.

You'll need a refresher course if you are:

A Door Supervisor renewing
your SIA licence

A Security Guard with an
expiring licence

A Close Protection Officer
continuing in the field

Each SIA top-up course covers essential updates, including spiking response, terror threat awareness, and key legal changes. It’s designed to keep your knowledge sharp and your licence valid.

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refresher courses

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SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guard

For individuals renewing their Security Guard or Officer licence. Quick refresher to keep you job-ready.

Starting at just £99.99

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What happens If I don’t take the refresher courses?

If your SIA licence expires and you haven’t completed the required SIA top-up training, you won’t be legally allowed
to work in the security industry. This can lead to job loss, fines, and delays in getting rehired. Many employers now
check refresher status before offering roles—don’t risk your badge or your future.

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Whether you're searching for an SIA refresher course in London, a security guard top-up course
in Manchester, or SIA top-up training in smaller towns across the UK, we’ve got you covered with
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It’s a mandatory training course required to renew your SIA licence. It covers updated safety standards, legal changes, and new threat awareness.

Anyone renewing their Door Supervisor, Security Guard, or Close Protection SIA licence must complete a refresher course under the new 2025 rules.

Ideally, you should book your refresher training at least 4 to 6 weeks before your SIA licence expires. This allows enough time to complete the course, receive your certificate, and submit your renewal, helping you avoid any interruption to your work.

Most SIA top-up refresher courses take 1 day, depending on your licence type and whether you need First Aid included.

If you don’t complete your refresher training in time, your licence can’t be renewed, and you must stop working. You may also need to retake the full course, which takes more time and costs more. Booking early helps you avoid this.

The cost varies by course and location. Security Guard refresher courses start from £99.99, and Door Supervisor top-up courses from £129.99. The SIA licence renewal fee of £184 is paid separately to the SIA.