Free Level 2 SIA Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 5 weeks and covers the knowledge you need to work as a door supervisor in the private security industry. If you want to work as a door supervisor in the UK, you need an SIA Door Supervisor licence. This course is a step toward that licence, giving you the underpinning knowledge required to apply.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll learn the law as it applies to door supervisors and the private security industry.
You'll understand how to manage conflict and use communication to de-escalate situations.
You'll cover physical intervention principles and the legal boundaries around their use.
You'll study first aid relevant to security work.
You'll learn how to search people and premises lawfully.
You'll understand your responsibilities around licensing, conduct, and professional standards.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group activities, and scenario-based exercises. Assessment includes written tests and practical assessments covering the knowledge and skills required by the qualification specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Security Officer: entry-level role in venues, retail, or events
Door Supervisor: licensed front-of-house security at licensed premises
Retail Security Guard: loss prevention in shops and shopping centres
Event Security Steward: crowd management at concerts and sporting events
Hospital Security Officer: maintaining safety in NHS and private hospitals
Corporate Security Officer: access control and security in office buildings
What you could study next
SIA Door Supervisor Licence: after completing this Award, you can apply to the Security Industry Authority for your licence, which you need to work legally as a door supervisor.
Level 3 Award in Door Supervision: a higher-level qualification for those looking to move into supervisory or senior security roles.
CCTV Operator Licence (SIA): a separate licence that opens up control room and surveillance work alongside door supervision.
