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SIA Refresher Training For Security Guard
- SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guard
- SIA Refresher Training New
Mandatory Refresher Training: From 1 April 2025, SIA Security Guard licence holders must complete a refresher qualification before renewing their licence.
- Course Duration: Still 1 day.
- Pricing: No changes same as previous Top Up
From 1 April 2025 – All Security Guards renewing their licence must complete a refresher qualification.
Until 31 March 2025 – Security Guards with a pre-April 2021 qualification must complete either Top-Up Training or Refresher Training before applying for renewal.
2 Day SIA Refresher Training for Door Supervisor
Important Course Details
Security Guard Refresher Training Overview
Before taking the refresher training, you must have an up-to-date Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or equivalent. Emergency First Aid and Security Guard Refresher training must be completed to renew your SIA licence.
You must have an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification before they can take the refresher training.
If you provide Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training, your course must include:
✔️ How to respond to life-threatening bleeding
✔️ How to open airways
This requirement comes into effect from 1 October 2024, as per SIA and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.
Next Steps
✔️ Ensure you have a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate before booking your refresher training.
✔️ Book your SIA Security Guard Refresher Training to meet the April 2025 deadline.
✔️ Stay compliant by keeping current with SIA regulations and refresher training requirements.
Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
LO1: Know how to conduct effective search procedures
LO2: Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
LO3: Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
Assessment:
- Multiple choice test (28 questions; 45 minutes)
- Practical assessment of learners undertaking a search
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FAQs for SIA Refresher Training for Security Guard
Who needs to complete the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
If you hold an SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard Licence and need to renew it after 1 April 2025, you must complete the mandatory refresher training before applying for renewal.
What are the entry requirements for the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
To enrol, you must:
✅ Hold a valid or recently expired SIA licence.
✅ Have a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or an equivalent first aid certificate.
How long does the SIA Licence Renewal Course take?
The refresher course typically takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the training provider. It includes theory-based learning, practical assessments, and an exam.
What happens if I don’t complete the refresher training before my licence expires?
If you do not complete the required SIA refresher course, you cannot renew your SIA licence and will be unable to work legally in the private security industry.
How do I book the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
You can book your SIA Licence Renewal Course online through an SIA-approved training provider. To book at our Canary Wharf training centre, click here.
