If you want to work as a door steward in Scotland, after November 2007 you need to have a licence issued by the Security Industry Authority.
To get an SIA Licence you will need to satisfy three requirements:
- Pass an identity check
- Pass a criminal records check
- Possess a recognised door supervisor qualification.
We offer a self-study course, developed by the British Institute of Inkeepers Awarding Body, combining workplace learning and tutor delivery covering all aspects of the qualification and a short multiple choice examination to be completed at the end.
There are two units within the course.
Unit 1 covers Roles and responsibilities of door supervisors. This includes: admission policies and procedures, refusing entry, searching, seizing articles, eviction, use of force and offensive weapons, how to deal with incidents, studying relevant legislation and how to comply with the law, draugs, arrest scene preservation and report writing.
Unit 2 covers Conflict management for door supervisors: Managing conflict by applying dynamic risk approaches, understanding the importance of self-awareness and acting proactively, how to defuse conflict by overcoming communication blocks, signalling non-agression and managing high-rish situations, how to resolve conflict, and how to learn from conflict.
There are two examinations, one for each unit and will take one hour. The course itself will take 15 hours. A handbook is available which outlines the content of the course and contains all the knowledge required to pass the examinations.
The qualification will be recognised by the SIA when you apply for a licence.
Note that this course has been approved by ILAScotland. You may use a current Individual Learning Account (ILA200) to help towards the cost of the course. (Visit their website www.ilascotland.org.uk for more information). To book a place on this course contact Admissions on 01847 889250 email info@northhighland.ac.uk