SIA Refresher & Top-Up Training for Door Supervisors

Book your SIA top-up refresher training for Door Supervisors and renew your SIA Door Supervisor licence before it expires.

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What is top-up refresher training for door supervisors?

An SIA top-up refresher training programme for door supervisors is compulsory and must be completed before renewing your Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence for roles such as door supervisor.   This training ensures your skills and knowledge remain current with industry standards. Security professionals must renew their SIA licence every 3 years, including completing additional training and passing a criminal background check. You can check the guidance on what training you need to renew the door supervisor licence.

What will you learn in the door supervisor top-up refresher course?

Module 1

  • Search procedures — how to conduct a search effectively.
  • Counter-terrorism awareness — understand suspicious behaviour, identify activity and threats.
  • Safeguarding vulnerable people — ensure the safety and well-being of individuals.
  • Preventing drink spiking — spiking techniques and prevention strategies.

Assessment

  • Multiple-choice exam
  • Practical assessment on conducting searches

Module 2

  • Physical intervention skills — updated safer, less restrictive techniques focused on de-escalation and risk reduction, covering changes to legislation and use-of-force laws.
  • Emergency procedures — updated responses for medical incidents, terrorism awareness, and major threats.
  • Communication and conflict resolution — enhanced techniques to prevent situations from escalating.

Assessment

  • Multiple-choice exam
  • Practical assessment of physical intervention techniques

First aid requirement

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAAW) certificate required

You must hold an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent before taking the SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Training. This qualification must be valid for at least another 12 months and must be shown to your training provider at registration.

Costs of the door supervisor top-up refresher course and licence

£199.98
Door supervisor refresher training cost (with first aid)
£204
SIA licence application fee (paid directly to SIA)
The security guard refresher training (with first aid) costs £178. We charge only the course fee — the £204 SIA licence application fee is paid directly to the SIA.

Certificates you must bring

  • A valid first aid certificate — must have 12 months or more remaining before expiry.
  • ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning certificates — both must have been completed within the last year. Download and provide to the centre.

How to renew the SIA licence?

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Frequently Asked Questions

All security professionals must complete a top-up refresher training course when renewing a door supervisor or security guard licence. From 1 April 2026, this also applies to those renewing a close protection licence.
SIA refresher training prioritises the critical skills needed to maintain public safety in high-risk environments. It features essential new content specifically designed to protect and support individuals in vulnerable situations.
All door supervisors must renew their SIA licence every 3 years. Check your expiry date and start the renewal process early to avoid any interruption to your work. SIA generally sends a reminder email when your licence is due to expire, but you are ultimately responsible for renewing on time.
Yes. You must hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAAW) certificate or an equivalent certificate, valid for at least 12 months before you start your course.
The door supervisor refresher course requires two days of training. The security guard refresher course is a single-day training.
We charge £199.98 for door supervisor refresher training with first aid and £178 for security guard refresher training with first aid.
Yes. Refresher training is important because skills and knowledge naturally fade over time. The SIA refresher training programme ensures your expertise remains fresh and fully up to date with current safety standards.
Yes. The SIA guidance document ‘Working in the private security industry: a guide for disabled people’ is available on the SIA website. Securex Premium also has a reasonable adjustment policy — contact the office for more information.
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