Free Level 2 Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Mill Road Community Centre, with daytime sessions spread across one week. If you want to work legally as a door supervisor in the UK, you need an SIA licence. This door supervisors in the private security industry qualification is built directly from the SIA's own specifications, so the content maps to exactly what the licence application requires. You'll need a good understanding of maths and English to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
This 7 day, Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry is aimed at learners who want to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work legally as a door supervisor. Based on the SIA’s own specifications and updated to meet the latest requirements.
Entry requirements
Good understanding of Maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll learn the legal powers and responsibilities of a door supervisor.
You'll understand how to manage conflict and use physical intervention safely and lawfully.
You'll learn how to search people and premises within the law.
You'll understand licensing law as it applies to venues and door supervisors.
You'll learn how to respond to incidents, accidents, and emergencies.
You'll understand your responsibilities under health and safety law.
You'll learn how to apply for your SIA Door Supervisor licence after completing the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at Mill Road Community Centre over seven days. Sessions cover theory and practical skills, including conflict management and physical intervention techniques. Assessment includes written tests and practical assessments aligned to the SIA's own specifications. You must pass all assessments to earn the Highfield Level 2 Award and be eligible to apply for your SIA licence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mill Road Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Door supervisor: work the door at licensed venues and events.
Security officer: static or mobile guarding roles across a range of sites.
Retail security officer: loss prevention in shops and shopping centres.
Event security staff: crowd management at concerts, festivals, and sports events.
Night club security: front-of-house and floor security in licensed premises.
Hotel security officer: guest and premises safety in hospitality settings.
What you could study next
SIA Door Supervisor Licence: the licence you apply for after passing this Award. Required to work legally as a door supervisor in the UK.
Level 3 Award for CCTV Operators: adds public space surveillance to your security skill set, opening roles in control rooms and local authority monitoring.
Level 2 Award for Security Officers: covers static guarding if you want to broaden into non-door security work.
