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SIA Top Up Refresher Training Course Level 2

Door Supervisors and Security guards must complete an SIA Top Up Refreher Training in order to renew their SIA licence.
Book Refresher Course £150

SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Door Supervisor

SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Door Supervisors is a mandatory course implemented by the SIA  to ensure that current door supervisors are updated with industry standards and regulations. This training covers critical areas such as physical intervention, emergency procedures, and counter-terrorism awareness, equipping professionals with the skills necessary to maintain a safe environment.

The course is essential to renew your SIA Door Supervisor license and emphasises practical skills and theoretical knowledge to handle various situations effectively. After completing this training and passing the exam, door supervisors can apply to renew their SIA Licence

The SIA Refresher Training for Door Supervisors is a mandatory requirement for renewing your SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence. From April 2025, all licence holders must complete this refresher training before renewal. Until 31 March 2025, those with a pre-April 2021 qualification must complete either Top-Up Training or Refresher Training. This course ensures security professionals stay updated with industry regulations, safety procedures, and best practices to maintain public safety and compliance.

Completing this course allows Door Supervisors to renew their SIA licence smoothly while ensuring they meet the latest industry standards. Book your training today to stay compliant and continue your career in the security industry.

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Do I Need First Aid To Renew My SIA Licence?

To renew your SIA licence, you must complete first aid plus top-up training. The SIA requires all Security Guards and Door Supervisors to complete emergency first aid training before applying for their licence.

Furthermore, you must complete a compulsory 2-day additional ‘Top-Up’ training to renew your SIA license. SIA is changing how Security Guard and Door Supervisor Licenses are renewed from the 1st of October. 

You must complete an emergency first aid course to apply for your SIA renewal. 

Before taking the refresher training, you must have an up-to-date Emergency First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent. Please book emergency first aid and door supervisor refresher training as both 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.  Book your SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Training to meet the April 2025 deadline.

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Assessment Methods & Requirements

  • Language Proficiency: Learners must communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
  • Age Requirement: Learners must be 18 or older to undertake this qualification and apply for the SIA licence.

The SIA Refresher Training for Door Supervisors is a mandatory course designed to ensure that security professionals stay updated with the latest industry regulations, safety procedures, and best practices. From April 2025, all Door Supervisors and Security Guards must complete this training before renewing their licence. Those with a pre-April 2021 qualification must complete either Top-Up Training or Refresher Training before 31 March 2025 to remain eligible for renewal.

  • Assessment Method: MCQ exam
  • Number of Questions: 10
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Pass Requirements: 7/10
  • Assessment Method: MCQ exam
  • Number of Questions: 5
  • Duration: 10 minutes
  • Pass Requirements: 4/5
  • Assessment Method: MCQ exam
  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Pass Requirements: 80% (24/30)

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in critical areas of physical intervention, including:

Identifying risk factors involved with the use of physical intervention.
Recognizing signs and symptoms associated with acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) and psychosis.
Stating specific risks associated with positional asphyxia and prolonged physical interventions.
Identifying appropriate methods to deal with physical interventions on the ground.
Managing and monitoring a person’s safety during physical intervention.
The practical exam ensures candidates are fully aware of critical knowledge areas of physical intervention.

What Is SIA Top-Up Refresher Training?

SIA Top-up Refresher training is mandatory to renew your SIA licence in the UK. To renew your licence, you must undergo Top-up Refresher  Training + Emergency First Aid Training, Security Guard (One-Day Training), and Door Supervisor (Two-Day Training).

You must complete the SIA Top Up Refresher Training and First Aid course to renew your SIA Licence. The SIA Renewal Training will take two days to complete. 

You must also complete an emergency first aid course to apply for your SIA renewal

Course
SIA Top Up Refresher Training 2024
Duration

SIA Door Supervisor Top-Up Refresher Course (2 Days Training)

SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher  Course (1 Day Training)

Cost

£150 Top Up Refresher Only

£200 Top UP Refresher + First Aid Course 

Results

Most students get results back within ten working days. 

Locations

Canary Wharf

Whitechapel

 Park Royal

SIA Top-Up Refresher Exams 
3 Multiple Choice Exams 

Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry:

  • 10 Questions, 20-minute exam paper. The pass mark required is 70%.

Using Equipment as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry:

  • 5 Question, 10-minute exam paper. The pass mark required is 70%.
    This unit is also assessed by a 10-minute practical exercise with communication devices (I.e. – two-way radio) 

Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry:

  • 30 questions, 45 minutes exam paper.  The pass mark is 80%. 
  • The trainer internally assesses the practical performance of every technique. Learners require 100% for this part.

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EXAM Sample Question Below:

 1. Why has a code of Behavior for door supervisors been produced?

To improve communication with the local authority.

Improve working relations with the police.

Review the conduct of customers.

To set national standards of conduct.

 2. Under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, what must a person have to be able to work as a door supervisor?

A licence to practice

SIA Top UP Refresher Training Mock Exams:  

  • SIA Top Up Refresher Training Door Supervisor Mock Exam
  • Mock SIA Top UP Refresher Training Security Guard Mock Exam
  • Physical Intervention Mock Exam

SIA Top UP Refresher Training Course Content:

To complete SIA Renewal Training you will need to study the below Units and successfully pass the exams for the below Units:
  1. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
  2. Principles of Using Equipment as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry. 
  3. Applications of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry.

What is the requirement to renew my SIA licence badge? 

The SIA Top Up Refresher Training course is compulsory from 1 October 2021. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is changing the way that Security Guard (SG) and Door Supervisor (DS) licences are renewed. To renew your licence from this date, you must complete additional training, called ‘Top-Up Refresher ’ training / “Top Up Refresher Door Supervisor Refresher”. 

This new SIA renewal course will upskill door supervisors and security guards. It is a two-day SIA Renewal Training course with a workbook that must be completed before attending the face-to-face training.

You must complete Top Up Refresher  Training plus a First Aid Certificate to renew your SIA licence. 

Why do I need the SIA Top Up Refresher Training Course for a Door Supervisor Licence? 

Completing the Top Up Refresher Door Supervisor training to renew your licence will be compulsory. From 1 April 2025, all SIA Door Supervisors and Security Guards must complete an SIA Refresher Training Course before applying for licence renewal. 

Top-Up Refresher Door Supervisor Training   mandatory refresher qualification ensures security professionals stay updated with industry standards and legal requirements. Until 31 March 2025, Door Supervisors with pre-April 2021 qualifications must complete either SIA Top-Up Training or the refresher course to be eligible for licence renewal. 

Do I need an SIA Top-up Refresher Training course for a Security Guard licence?

Yes, you will need a 1 Day Security Guard SIA top-up training if you currently hold an SIA Security Guard licence, which means you must attend an SIA renewal training. 

Furthermore, an emergency first aid certificate is compulsory to renew your security guard licence. 

What will the SIA Top-Up Refresher Training course include?

Security Guard licence holders must undergo one day of top-up Refresher training. This training will include Terror Threat Awareness and Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers. Furthermore, Part of the SIA changes also requires licence holders to have an Emergency First Aid Certificate. Before renewing your licence, you must prove you have a minimum of 12 months before expiry on any current first aid certificate, or you must attend an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or equivalent. 

Location:
Park Royal London NW10 7SU, London Bridge SE1 1NP, Enfield North London EN3 7GD, Ealing London W5 5BW, Surrey CR4 3JR, Hounslow London TW6 2AB, Elephant & Castle London SE1 8EN, Wood Green North London N22 5NJ, Croydon London CR0 1TSStratford East London E15 2NE, Wembley Middlesex HA9 8DS, Lewisham London SE13 6EEBarking Essex IG11 7FN, Harrow Middlesex HA1 1BD, Greenwich SE London SE10 8FR

Have Any Questions?

FAQ SIA Top Up Refresher Training

  • Top Up  Training Course is for individuals who currently have an SIA Door Supervisor Licence or a Security guard licence and they wish to renew their SIA Licence. 

You book and pay using your credit card or debit card securely online or over the phone. You can also pay via bank transfer. Please contact us if you would like to make the payment via bank transfer.

Lastly, you can find and book the nearest course online using our course finder or by calling us on 0208 050 4108

Results are published online within 10-14 working days after your examination date. You will be notified by SMS and email when they are ready to view – in the rare case your results are delayed, we will always keep you informed.

The minimum age requirement is 18.

Certificates are usually dispatched 10-14 days after successful course completion. Please contact us – if it has been over 14 days so we can verify your address and arrange for a replacement.

Please note, you don’t need a certificate to apply for your SIA Licence.

If you have any health conditions or specific needs that could impact your course experience, please let us know *15 working days before Booking Course*. This will enable us to offer appropriate guidance and arrange any additional support needed to ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive learning environment.

Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here to support your success.

Yes, you would need an SIA Top Up Training to renew your Door Supervisor Licence to allows you to work as a Security Guard and a Door Supervisor.

That means – you can work in retail security, nightclubs and events with a Door Supervisor Licence.

It is a regulatory requirement to do an identity check for all security-related qualifications. Therefore, candidates who are attending Licence linked course are requested to provide the following upon arrival;

  • Two passport size photos
  • Original passport of any nationality or UK photo Drivers Licence
  • Two forms of address proof (originals)

Please see the joining instructions as a range of other documents can be accepted.

Note: You will not be able to sit the exam if you do not have the correct ID Documents. (Government Requirement)

Check your SPAM folder, emails can occasionally land in there.

If you don’t find the email in your SPAM, we may have a wrong email address for you. Please contact us, so we can verify your email address and re-send you the booking confirmation email.

We hate it when training providers have to cancel a course – but it can happen for reasons outside our control. If your course is cancelled – we will offer you an alternate date, if that date is not suitable, we will offer you an instant refund.

The course fee does not include the licence fee. The licence application fee of £220 is payable to directly to the SIA when applying for the licence – which is valid for three years.

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