SIA Refresher Training without First Aid

SIA Refresher Training Only For Door Supervisor & Security Guard

SIA Update: Mandatory Refresher Training for Licence Renewal

From 1 April 2025, all SIA Security Guard and Door Supervisor licence holders must complete SIA Refresher Training or a Top-Up course before applying for renewal. This new requirement is designed to ensure security professionals stay updated with essential skills, meet their legal responsibilities, and remain eligible to work within the private security industry.

Whether you are renewing your SIA Door Supervisor Licence or your SIA Security Guard Licence, enrolling in SIA Refresher Training will provide you with the latest knowledge, practical skills, and safety procedures needed to stay compliant and confident in your role.

Key Topics Coverd?

For Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry.

1: Key Responsibilities:
– Conducting effective search procedures.
– Understanding how to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
– Identifying terror threats and the role of security personnel in managing them.
– Preventing incidents of spiking in venues.
Assessment for Unit 1:
– Multiple-choice exam (35 questions, 55 minutes).
– Practical assessment on conducting searches.

2: Practical Application of Physical Intervention Skills:
– Understanding the risks and implications of physical interventions
– Learning techniques to minimise risks when handling interventions
– Developing self-protection skills to ensure personal and public safety
– Applying non-pain compliant techniques for safe holding and escorting
Assessment for Unit 2:
– Multiple-choice exam (30 questions, 45 minutes)
– Practical assessment of intervention techniques
– Oral Q&A session

For Security Guard in the Private Security Industry.

Unit 1: Security Officer Responsibilities:
– LO1: Conducting effective search procedures.
– LO2: Ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals.
– LO3: Understanding terrorism threats and the role of security personnel in emergencies.
Assessment:
– Multiple-choice test – 28 questions (45 minutes)
– Practical assessment – Demonstrating search techniques.

Renewing Your SIA Licence: Available Training Routes

If you currently hold an SIA Door Supervisor Licence, you can choose from two renewal pathways:

– Option 1: Complete the Door Supervisor Refresher Training to keep your existing Door Supervisor Licence active.
– Option 2: Complete the Security Guard Refresher Training and switch to an SIA Security Guard Licence.

Both training routes are designed to keep you fully compliant with SIA requirements and help you avoid unnecessary delays during the licence renewal process.