Security Guard Training UK - Everything You Need To Know [Updated 2024]

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit1505]

Guys quick question will I be able to get my sia badge if I have a criminal record

[@sallycinamon1275]

Of course! Awesome!

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit1505]

@@sallycinamon1275 I'm sure they changed the law regarding criminal record i got done for a caution and they put me on the criminal record list for 6 years

[@sallycinamon1275]

@@lifeiswhatyoumakeit1505 A caution? If you've not been convicted since the caution, clean slate. You'll go to hell, regardless, but a caution? Prince Andrew wasn't even told to clean his room man.

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, this depends on the record - Sometimes the SIA require more information or evidence of your rehabilitation.

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit1505]

@@getlicensed no worries mate I just received my badge 👊🏾 I got done for a caution so I dont need rehabilitation nothing serious

[@Asdaads2]

In finland we have 4 weeks minimum training to get all permits for full time officer. About 30% work with this course. But then we have 2 different security officer degrees lasting about an year. 70% of employees have this one. Studies contain lot of law courses, self defence, risk management, fire safety and prevention studies.

[@regularbasis9295]

What about pay and work conditions. ? Is there much work.?

[@MaxBarwell-sx6ir]

Doing the door supervisor in November to gain experience as I want to join the police.

[@getlicensed]

That's great, good luck!

[@MaxBarwell-sx6ir]

@@getlicensed thank you,hopefully I pass

[@leonedwards1073]

@@getlicensedso I have to get a first aid license before doing the course?

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

One of my best friends is a security guard, he used to do the doors at my local McDonald's. He's autistic like me. We became friends because he noticed the traits of AS and wanted to join the army, but like me got declined! Sometime security guards will stop me going into a pub, I never argue with them, I just come back with ID as I know their only doing their job. I sometime buy door staff drink of coke or other soft drinks. I know there are security that are trained by special forces!!!!

[@cyrilnfila7949]

Carl, may I please have details for this course if I was to do it online.

[@LevesqueHHH]

Is the test hard to pass? I'm going to book the course next month and I wonder if I can do it :d I wasn't a good pupil in school haha

[@getlicensed]

If you download the Get Licensed app you can see our mock exams there

[@mgtowchampion7961]

A chimpanzee could pass the course

[@sadustv4460]

How do I book for my training?

[@squidguard1]

It’s easy, most providers will offer resits too but should pass first time

[@loritaobijiaku9232]

@@squidguard1thanks

[@coolandcold555]

I am from Nepal, can i get SIA license through online? or i have to be in uk to attend exam or license?

[@getlicensed]

Hi Sanjay, yes you need to be in the UK to attend a course and get your license.

[@coolandcold555]

@@getlicensed i have a 4 year experience of UAE(abu dhabi) security can i apply for uk security job??

[@subab4046]

Namaskar sanjay did you got your SIA licence.

[@nabhanal-shibli1910]

Is he given the lysine, he didn't pass army training in his country, he passed air force training, and he's got 3 years of experience?

[@fusiliers1]

You stand up for around 11 hours per day Checking ID card or passes or retail

[@eXpressYourselfClips]

I'm in a wheel chair and blind in one eye! Do you think i'll still be eligible?

[@fusiliers1]

@@eXpressYourselfClips you could depends on the company operational needs

[@skylight15]

Good morning sir, Please inform me if it possible to do security guard training course outside of Ireland without having any Irish government documents

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, this is a specific request so we'll have to ask you more questions. Please contact us on [e-mail] and we'll help you with you query.

[@tommyatkins2527]

​@@getlicensed why is the industry so crap lol I mean you keep hiring morons

[@alanblack1333]

my door supervisors badge is up for renew but i just wont a security badge now can this be done and wot do i ned to do i.e for top up training

[@getlicensed]

Hi Alan, yes you can just do the Security Guard Top Up Course - you can see more info here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/sia-top-up-training-for-security-guards-upskilling-course

[@bovis31]

Now Middlesbrough no were Brit asombalonga works

[@ghassanrashid2654]

Which first aid qualification? Is it level 3 emergency first aid at work , please advice

[@getlicensed]

It is the level 2 emergency first aid at work qualification you need. You can see more info on it here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work

[@rafals9722]

Hello M8 i working as a security guard with door supervisor license in the UK but we also operate CCTV.My management required to do CCTV licence.My query is what can I do by law with my door supervisor license?What exactly CCTV -2 activities means?Can I watch the CCTV with out touching or may I allow to touch with some restrictions.I would be appreciated if you respond on my comment.Many thanks

[@getlicensed]

Hi Rafal, if you are operating cctv cameras you should have a CCTV licence.

[@Animal-Reaction-Clips]

Please I'm on the payment page . It says I must have first aid in order to take Sia door supervisor course but I don't have first aid certificate but I will pay £250 for sia and first aid course is that ok? Or do I need to get first aid from somewhere else to be able to do Sia door supervisor course with u or will u be providing them together in the centre on 22nd June??

[@getlicensed]

If you book the course with First Aid, you can do both the courses together.

[@Animal-Reaction-Clips]

@@getlicensed ok thanks I'll book the course + 1st Aid together .

[@Animal-Reaction-Clips]

@@getlicensed sorry to keep bothering you it's final question I spoke to your agent on the phone and he said I need ID and I have passport and license . He also said I need 2 proof of utility bill but I only have bank statement for my debit card with Halifax with my address on it. Could a job centre letter be used as proof of address as I don't have any other utility bills in my name apart from bank statement and job centre letter???????

[@getlicensed]

@@Animal-Reaction-Clips Please see full list of ID Documents www.get-licensed.co.uk/get-daily/important-changes-for-sia-licence-identity-document-checks-in-2019/

[@lifeiswhatyoumakeit1505]

@@getlicensedquick question can I get my sia badge if I have a caution and a criminal record

[@ernestanonde3218]

Can someone on a skilled worker visa working in a sponsored job as a support worker get the badge?

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you will need to contact the SIA directly regarding this. You can message them here: www.services.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Pages/contact-form.aspx

[@NoxForest]

Hi are the courses now available physically or over cam? Due to covid.

[@getlicensed]

Hi, our courses are now all available physically!

[@NoxForest]

@@getlicensed hi, if you add the first aid training to the course does it add extra days to the course?

[@getlicensed]

@@NoxForest Hi, no this will not add any extra days to your course

[@charlesfrezier]

So even police and military personel must go to training to be a security guard?

[@getlicensed]

No, the SIA licence is just needed if you want to work in the Private Security Industry in the UK.

[@khalidmoustafa7155]

What are the services you provide for companies? Specifically new security companies starting up

[@getlicensed]

Hi Khalid, we can help you recruit security professionals through our GuardPass App which has thousands of qualified security professionals using it? Let me know if you would like any more information.

[@rabindramandal6641]

Where can I take this training in Paisley?

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

Who do i make the cheque out to when paying for my licence? Is it the security authority industry.

[@getlicensed]

Hi Paul, you can pay for your licence at your local post office

[@paulbirkbeck1790]

@@getlicensed thankyou👍

[@bigjayscooking6005]

Is the course all online

[@EmmanuelRichard-w1d]

I am interested for the security job

[@getlicensed]

Hi Emmanuel, thank you for your interest in a security job! 😊 To get started, you’ll need to complete SIA-approved training, such as Security Guard or Door Supervisor courses, and then apply for your SIA licence. You can find more details and course options here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/security-guard-training. Let me know if you need help! 👌

[@Animal-Reaction-Clips]

*Question for Get Licensed * I'm booking my course for door supervisor with you in North London center at earlham grove community center it's £199 plus first aid so total £250 or so. I have my passport and letters like statement but i don't have a driver license as u require it ? . So does that mean thy won't accept my ID ? Also is everything done in the same place (first aid and DS)??

[@getlicensed]

Hi Thug Life UK, your passport and bank statements would work if you don't have a drivers licence.

[@Animal-Reaction-Clips]

@@getlicensed ah yes thankyou I'm booking it tomorrow for the 21st of June slot in N22 . Thanks a lot man

[@getlicensed]

@@Animal-Reaction-Clips Good luck!

[@DineshBc-i1l]

I have experience of working in Nepalese Army how can i get license

[@getlicensed]

You would need to complete a SIA training course. You can see the security training courses on the Get Licensed Website - get-licensed.co.uk

[@prashanttiwari5941]

Is it possible for someone to apply from outside of UK

[@zizilonabuks5293]

I am in South Africa will I qualify?

[@biswas7446]

i have experience about security guard in Macau and i want join again here in uk as a security guard .anyone help me please

[@getlicensed]

Hi Biswas, you will need to complete a SIA training course here in the UK and then apply for your SIA licence.

[@OhaMcdonald-rd9zm]

I worked as a security guard in Dubai. Can I use the license to apply for job?

[@getlicensed]

You would need to complete a SIA training course and get your SIA licence as this is a requirement in the UK.

[@rassomphile6196]

​@@getlicensedI work as a security guard in Botswana for G4S for 6 years,what do I need 2 work in 🇬🇧?

[@peeptbgod7047]

If I am a US citizen and I want to try and work in the uk, can I take this course to try and land jobs there or is this only for UK citizens?

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, yes you can, you just need the right to work in the UK

[@mgtowchampion7961]

I wouldn't bother

[@peeptbgod7047]

@@mgtowchampion7961 why

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@peeptbgod7047 security officer jobs are all minimum wage

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@peeptbgod7047 not even allowed to be armed in the uk when doing security. Whats the point in doing security if you are not armed to stop crimes from happening? Its a joke.

[@ugochukwuremigius2491]

Am a certified close protection officer with my certificate but a Nigeria,hiw can u help me with the sia

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, you will need to complete a SIA training course here in the UK. You can see the close protection course here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/close-protection

[@skylight15]

There is any online security guard training course

[@getlicensed]

Hi there, nope all security guarding courses are classroom based.

[@sharifulchowdhury643]

any requirement of hight?

[@getlicensed]

No there is no requirement for height :)

[@sarmilasapkota7494]

I would like to get security guard training.

[@getlicensed]

Hi Sarmila, you can see more information and book your training here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/security-guard-training

[@talk2ani377]

Dear sir, my name is Loveth and am currently working as a security officer in Dubai for almost 6years now, is it possible for me to get direct employment in UK?

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you would need to complete a SIA training course and get your SIA licence. If you have 6 years experience you should be able to find a job straight away after getting your licence!

[@tommyatkins2527]

​@@getlicensed bullshit

[@FollowingJesus17]

I'm a 34 year old female do you think this job would be ok for women? I would prefer to work nights.

[@getlicensed]

Yes, there is a huge demand for women in the security industry right now!

[@tommyatkins2527]

​@@getlicensed lol yeah butch lesbians lol

[@imohchimamanda491]

How can I get started

[@getlicensed]

Hi Imoh, if you download the GuardPass app you can book and manage your course there. You can also apply for jobs in your area with your profile

[@ManuManu-fz8tm]

Can get job for Any nationality?

[@icybear1113]

Yes anyone without a brain can apply for a license

[@asmaahmed3573]

Hi please l need that we’re l contacting you thanks

[@sahilbehl21]

Hey i m moving from india to uk in jan 2022 in UK. Can i eligible for this security guard course. My english is not good.

[@getlicensed]

Hi, you need to have a basic understanding of English to complete this course.

[@sahilbehl21]

@@getlicensed yes. I have 35% knowledge of english. I mean to say not frequently speaking english like other peoples. But i write english. Properly

[@getlicensed]

@@sahilbehl21 Hi Sahil, on the first day you will have a very basic English assessment which is a small reading and writing task so I think you should be fine.

[@sahilbehl21]

@@getlicensed great i saw , so many videos they said after 4 days traing of security guard a littel exam Is held by company after that they gives you certificate. Please guide exam is easy is or not. I m not good in stuides & your compny helps to findng jobs of guard.

[@getlicensed]

@@sahilbehl21 the course is now 6 days and yes on the final day you will have 4 exams and some practical exams. Everything in the exams will be covered in detail by your instructor and we also give you many learning materials to help you pass. If you download our Get Licensed app from the App Store you can also practice the exams with our Mocks.

[@junaidarshad6265]

Hi

[@getlicensed]

Hi, can we help you at all?

[@ugochuks1496]

Please I'll like to ask am a Nigerian moving to the UK by September and I do desire to become a security guard over there because I've got passion for it so please are mine eligible to undergo the courses and also getting the license?

[@getlicensed]

Hi Ugo, yes as long as you have the right to work in the UK you can get your SIA licence.

[@mgtowchampion7961]

3:19 with minimum wage.

[@kachmimtilak2156]

interested, plz inform details, thnx

[@getlicensed]

Hi Kachmim, you can see more information about the course here: www.get-licensed.co.uk/security-guard-training

[@Jimjon24]

This is everything that is wrong with the industry. It SHOULD be a hard process, you SHOULD have impeccable English, you SHOULD have a respectable BMI... I could go on.

[@mgtowchampion7961]

Yeah pay £480 pound every 3 years to renew your sia license for minimum wage, every security job i have done in last 7 years is minimum wage, I would be better off in a factory. Security jobs are a joke. Your sales pitch is nothing but a scam.

[@KrisVic91]

£480 every 3 years mate? Seriously? Only thing in a factory is it's boring monotomous work.

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@KrisVic91 and factory jobs pay more than minimum wage

[@Jimjon24]

Your half right there 😄

[@mgtowchampion7961]

@@KrisVic91 but if you get paid more in a factory you are making your life better.

[@KrisVic91]

@@mgtowchampion7961 depends what your priorities are. Do you want to do factory work, boring monotmous work. Or security work, sitting in an office somewhere. Both you can do overtime, anyway. And security you can do other things, like read or have a side hustle you can work on while working. Since I posted this comment, I've done my license. Think you're bit off with ths £480 every 3 years. In the 3rd year you just have to do a 1 day top up course. Which is £75 without first aid and £135 with.

[@tommyatkins2527]

What to expect.... minimal life balance....minimal pay.....minimal job satisfaction

[@JordanMcgill-cm1xs]

Not always there is money to be made depends on the company you go for there loads of places paying £13 plus

[@JordanMcgill-cm1xs]

Also depends on what type of security

[@tommyatkins2527]

​@@JordanMcgill-cm1xsyeah door staff taking abuse for minimum wage lol