Description

SIA Refresher Security Guard Training Course

Who Requires SIA refresher course

Security Guards holding an SIA license and want to renew their license will require undertaking this One-day qualification.

• Duration: 1 Day 
• Guided learning hours (GLH):  7
• Mandatory Contact Hours  Unit 1 : 3 hours
• Credit Value:  2

Practical and multiple choice tests

Security Guard Refresher course Overview

It is supported by the SIA to meet the mandatory SIA refresher requirements for Security Guards who need to renew their license.  It comprises one unit:

• Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

Entry Requirements for Refresher Security Guard training

Security Guards who need to renew their licence. The licence should not be expired for more than 3 years.

Core Modules for the Qualification:

Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

• Know how to conduct effective search procedures
• Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
• Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

Assessment

Centres must adhere to the conditions for delivery and assessment as listed in the SIA’s “Introduction to Learning Leading Towards Licence-linked Qualifications. Requirements for Awarding Organisations/Bodies and Training Providers” and the Centre Guide for Security Qualifications.

Assessment for first unit is (i) by practical demonstration which is audio video recorded by the centre and (ii)by externally set and marked 28 multiple choice question paper.

Learner Entry Requirements

• This qualification is a regulatory requirement for relevant Security Guards therefore learners must have a Security guards SIA licence. It is the centres responsibility to check this and ensure that relevant records are available for audit purposes
• Security operatives are likely in the course of their work to be required to make calls to the emergency services, or need to communicate to resolve conflict.  It is essential that security operatives are able to communicate clearly.
• Learners renewing their Security Officer licence will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate. This must meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid.

How is the Security Guard refresher course conducted?

Once you will book your training with us we shall send you reading material link in your email. You are required to go through that reading material in your own time. Complete the workbook and bring the same on the day of your training. On the day of your refresher course, you will be taught the main contents of the unit above and would be examined from the contents that has been sent to you earlier.

Is the security guard refresher training difficult?

The security guard refresher training course is designed at level two which means it a basic training. Majority of the learners since they are already experienced manage to complete the qualification and exams in the first attempt

SIA Refresher Training for SIA Licence Renewal

Skills can be forgotten over time and it helps to renew your knowledge reducing the chances of errors. You can book your refresher training with any of the ongoing courses that we have. The cost of the refresher training shall be less than the actual cost of the course. To book and view the dates of courses click the buttons on your right.

Reasons for Security Refresher Training

There could be many reasons that you might need to undergo refresher training for renewal of you SIA security license.

What to do?

You don’t need to worry you can do all of your refresher training for door supervisor, security guarding or CCTV with us. The refresher training shall be conducted with the normal courses that we are conducting view our dates and you can book in for the refresher course. The price of a refresher course shall be less than a regular course.

Do I need to send my documents again to renew my security guard license?

In most of the cases you would not be required to send your original documents if you are renewing your license or applying to get a new license, however, we would advise you to have a look at the regulator’s website i.e. SIA to find out the latest policy in vogue

Why was the need felt for the security officer refresher course?

Now all security guards renewing their licenses for security guarding would be required to do an additional one days training.

Security Guard refresher course training

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This qualification is for all those security guards who have a security guard qualification as well as a license; This is a half-day qualification in which you would be required to complete a workbook given by your tutor and then on the given day come and attend the practical. After that, you would be assessed by your tutor using various assessment methods.

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