Door Supervisor Training
This Door Supervisor Training equips learners with practical skills in safety, communication, and legal awareness, helping them meet UK industry standards and confidently manage real-life security situations.
6 Days Training 
Same Day Result
1 Year Access
Classroom Learning
Turn Your Skills into Cash – Frontline Security Jobs Await
Step into a career where your skills pay off immediately. With our SIA Door Supervisor Training, you’ll be fully trained, licensed, and ready to start earning £15–£25 per hour — all in under 3 weeks.
This isn’t just a course; it’s your gateway to a high-demand, flexible, and rewarding frontline security career. Whether you’re starting fresh or aiming to level up, our beginner-friendly programme equips you with the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on skills to succeed.
Delivered as a 6-day intensive classroom course across major cities in England, you’ll gain:
Delivered as a 6-day intensive classroom course across major cities in England, you’ll gain:
- Expertise to handle real-world security situations safely and legally
- Practical conflict management and physical intervention skills
- Full preparation to pass the SIA Door Supervisor exam with confidence
Take the first step into flexible, well-paid work across clubs, events, retail, corporate environments, and VIP venues. Start earning immediately, grow your career, and join thousands who have transformed their lives with us.
Please note: only a limited number of seats are available for this training. To secure your spot, it’s recommended you book your training as early as possible.
Special Features: +
- Instant access to eLearning. Start learning today.
- GuardPass App bundled with mock tests, course handbook,
bonus material and job search tools. - GPT-powered AI chatbot to support you in your journey
- Unlimited exam retakes till you pass
- Reschedule your course up to 72 hours before the course start
- Full refund if you fail the exam 4 times
- Premium Learner Pack worth £95
- CPD-accredited Body-Worn Camera training worth £50
- Lifetime access to training videos
Course overview
The SIA Door Supervisor Training Course is a legal requirement for anyone who wants to work as a Door Supervisor in the UK.
This comprehensive programme equips you with the skills, confidence, and legal knowledge needed to handle real-world security situations professionally — even if you have no previous experience.
Door Supervisor Training Curriculum Highlights
- ✅ Private Security Industry: The Legal Aspects
- ✅ Health and Safety for Private Security Operatives
- ✅ Fire Safety Awareness
- ✅ Emergency Procedures
- ✅ Communication Skills and Customer Care
- ✅ Behavioral Standards
- ✅ Civil and Criminal Law
- ✅ Searching
- ✅ Arrest
- ✅ Drugs Awareness
- ✅ Recording Incidents and Crime Scene Preservation
- ✅ Licensing Law
- ✅ Emergency Procedures
- ✅ Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk
- ✅ Defusing Conflicts
- ✅ Resolving and Learning from Conflicts
- ✅ Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Door Supervisors
- ✅ Introduction to Physical Intervention Skills
- ✅ Need-to-Know Legislation
What you’ll learn
- Learn how to work professionally and legally in the private security industry.
- Understand the responsibilities and duties of a Door Supervisor in clubs, events, retail, and corporate settings.
- Develop conflict management and de-escalation skills to handle challenging situations safely.
- Gain practical physical intervention techniques to protect yourself and others in line with the law.
- Learn how to conduct lawful searches and monitor premises effectively.
- Understand health and safety requirements in security environments.
- Prepare for and pass the SIA Door Supervisor exam confidently.
- Explore career pathways and job opportunities in the security sector.
You will learn how to manage conflict, communicate effectively, carry out lawful searches, handle incidents safely, and protect yourself and others in high-pressure environments.
Completing this course qualifies learners to apply for a licence as a Door Supervisor; however, the licence is not issued automatically. After successfully completing the required training and achieving the certificate, learners must apply for the licence through the Security Industry Authority (SIA) website and pay the applicable fee.
TOTUM Card – Exclusive student discounts
All learners on this course are eligible for a TOTUM Card, giving you access to thousands of student discounts across the UK.
Save money on food, travel, shopping, fitness, and technology from leading brands both online and in-store. Your TOTUM Card can help reduce everyday costs while you train and start working.Contact Support for further information on TOTUM card offerings.
Course Delivery & Locations
Our 6-day intensive classroom training is delivered by experienced instructors with real frontline security experience, giving you practical skills and insider knowledge to succeed in your career.
Our 6-day intensive classroom training is delivered by experienced instructors with real frontline security experience, giving you practical skills and insider knowledge to succeed in your career.
To ensure you get the most out of your training, each learner completes a mandatory online course before attending the classroom sessions. This means you’ll need to enrol and book your preferred classroom training date at least 72 hours in advance, giving you plenty of time to prepare and start learning right away.
Each classroom session is intentionally small, with only 4 seats, so you receive personalised attention and hands-on guidance from our expert trainers. After selecting your preferred location, you’ll share your date preferences via a simple scheduling form. We’ll work closely with you to confirm the best possible training date. Once your seat is booked, your place is secured, ensuring a smooth and focused learning experience.
Initial training locations include:
- London
- Birmingham
- Derby
- Bristol
- Liverpool
- Cambridge
We’re constantly expanding locations and adding new dates, so there’s always a convenient option near you.
3 Steps to Get Licensed and Start Earning
Step 1: Book Your Training
- Select your location and class date with ease. Flexible options mean you can start your career when it suits you.
Step 2: Train, Pass & Get Licensed
- Learn from frontline security experts and access the Premium Package , which includes mock tests, AI support, and unlimited exam retakes — everything you need to pass confidently and quickly.
Step 3: Step Into Work & Start Earning
- With your SIA Door Supervisor licence, unlock high-demand roles in events, nightlife, retail, and corporate security. Begin earning from day one and take control of your career.
Why Choose Us?
Your career starts here, not in weeks — but days. The UK security industry is desperate for trained Door Supervisors, and employers are actively hiring. Step in now, and you can access high-paying, flexible roles across events, nightlife, retail, corporate venues, and hospitality.
When you train with us, you’re not just learning — you’re future-proofing your career. Every enrolment includes the Premium Package, giving you exam support, premium learning tools, and career-boosting extras at no extra cost.
With expert trainers, hands-on practical skills, and fast-track licensing support, we make it simple to move from classroom to frontline — confident, capable, and ready to start earning immediately.
Jobs you can apply for after qualifying
- Event Security Operative
- Door Supervisor
- Retail Security Officer
- Corporate Security Officer
- Mobile Patrol Officer
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Festival and venue security roles
- VIP and hospitality security
Earning potential
A licensed Door Supervisor can expect strong earning opportunities and flexible working patterns.
- Part-time roles: £1,500–£2,500 per month
- Full-time roles: £2,500–£4,000 per month
- Premium venues and events: up to £25 per hour
- Corporate security roles: £30,000–£40,000 per year
Earnings vary by location and hours worked, but many learners recover the cost of the course within one to two shifts.
Disclaimer: One Education is a reseller of Get-Licenced for this course. All training and course delivery will be conducted by Get-Licenced at the venues and locations selected by the learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone aged 18+ who wants to work legally as a Door Supervisor or Security Guard in the UK. No prior experience is required.
The course consists of 6 days of classroom training plus a mandatory online eLearning component, which must be completed at least 72 hours before attending the classroom sessions.
Our courses are available in London, Birmingham, Derby, Bristol, Liverpool, and Cambridge, with new locations added regularly.
Yes! You can reschedule your course up to 72 hours before the start (£150 value), and unlimited exam retakes are included (£90 value) to ensure you pass with confidence.
To get the best learning experience, all learners must complete the mandatory online component first. You should enrol and book your classroom date at least 72 hours in advance, giving you time to complete the online learning before attending.
Each session is limited to 4 seats to ensure personalised attention. After choosing your location, you’ll submit your date preferences via a scheduling form. We’ll work with you to confirm your training date. Once your seat is booked, it is secured, and refunds are not available, even within the 14-day cancellation period.
Completing the course qualifies you to apply for a Door Supervisor. The licence is not issued automatically. After completing the course and receiving your certificate, you must apply via the Security Industry Authority (SIA) website and pay the applicable fee.
