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SIA QUALIFICATION, LICENCE & SECURITY BADGE

TOP-UP for SECURITY OFFICERS

COURSE DETAILS

TOP-UP for SECURITY OFFICERS

The NEW 2021 SIA Top Up for Security Officers(Refresher) course is the official SIA approved security qualification that allows you to renew your SIA Licence card to work legally as a Security Officer anywhere in the UK.

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TOP-UP for SECURITY OFFICERS

Course Overview

SIA approved

2 days

Multiple choice assessment

Age 18 +

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Results + Certificate in 12 working days

Only £150.00

The NEW SIA Top Up for Security Officers(Refresher) course is the official SIA approved security qualification that allows you to renew your SIA Licence card to work legally as a Security Officer anywhere in the UK.

Please ensure that you book this course well in advance of your SIA Licence expiry date to ensure that you complete the course, gain your certificate and have enough time to apply for your SIA licence renewal.

We recommend attending the course minimum 6-8 weeks before your licence expiry date to avoid delays in renewing your licence to continue working.

* Please add First Aid course to the basket when booking this course. Select the same day 1 date when adding the First Aid course if you do not currently hold the First Aid qualification as it is mandatory to renew the SIA licence.

Course Information

The benefit of completing the SIA Top Up for Security Officers(Refresher) training course:

– This qualification allows you to renew your SIA Licence to continue working as a Security Officer and Guard.

– This is a mandatory SIA requirement for all current SIA licence holders that will need to renew their SIA Licences as of October 2021.

Please ensure that you book this course well in advance of your SIA Licence expiry date to ensure that you complete the course, gain your certificate and have enough time to apply for your renewal. This will help you avoid disruption to your employment.

The SIA Top Up for Security Officers (Refresher) course covers two main learning modules as prescribed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to renew your SIA licence to work within the industry. These are as follows:

Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness

Module 2: Principles of Minimising Risk for Security Officers

The course modules are taught within a classroom-based environment, some parts of the modules are provided in advance as distant learning material for you to study before attending the training course.

As the original Security Officer qualification has now been updated after 10 years. New processes, regulations and methods have been created to ensure that Security Officers have the most updated knowledge to take to the field.

You will learn about terror threats and recognising actions and procedures to take. You will learner about personal safety, risk assessments, types of PPE relevant to Security Officers and types of harms that can occure during physical intervention plus more.

Once you have successfully completed this official SIA approved course, you will be able to renew for your SIA Licence Card to continue to work within the security industry.

The SIA Top Up for Door Supervisor (Refresher) course is assessed by three multiple-choice paper exams and two practical assessments that you will complete during attendance as follows:

Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness

  • 10-question multiple-choice exam paper
  • Examination duration: 20 minutes
  • 70% pass mark

Module 2: Principles of Minimising Risk for Security Officers

  • 16-question multiple-choice exam paper
  • Examination duration: 30 minutes
  • 70% pass mark

 

You must hold the Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent, if you do not then you will also complete the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification when attending the first day. Please keep in mind that the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification price is not included. Additonal First Aid fee will be payable. The duration will not change.

** Please add First Aid course to the basket when booking this course. Select the same day 1 date when adding the First Aid course if you do not currently hold the First Aid qualification as it is mandatory to renew the SIA licence.

If you currently hold the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, it MUST have at least 12 months remaining until expiry on the first day of your SIA Door Supervisor course for it to be acceptable due to SIA regulations. You must bring your certificate with you on the day.

If unsure, please call our centre on 01282 911 221 for clarification before booking.

You must be 18 and above to attend the course and apply for an SIA Licence to work in the security industry.

English speaking, listening, reading and writing must be at an acceptable required level.

Simply Secure Training has provided SIA regulated courses for over 10 years.

We have a proven track record in helping individuals gain their qualification to work in the security sector successfully. We are regulated by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) which is sponsored by the UK Home Office.

We are also approved to deliver SIA regulated qualifications through Official Awarding Organisation Bodies. We are currently approved by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC).

All booking information will be accessible on the website once you have booked the course with us.

You will receive an email booking confirmation and you will be required to login on our website with your email address and password. You will then be able to view/download course information that will tell you what documents to bring on the day, map and directions, course reading and learning material and more.

Distant learning material will be provided once you have booked this course. The learning material will help you prepare for the examinations and enhance your chances of passing successfully with our guidance and support.

Please refer to our FAQs on our Help Centre page where you will find further information relevant to your training.

 

How do I book this course?

You can book this course on our website. You can also call us on 01282 911 221 and our staff will happily provide you with full details and book you in for the course. Alternatively, please use our enquiry form for a call back and we can call you.

Do I need experience to do this course?

This course is for current SIA Licence holders that need to renew their SIA Licences from October 2021. This course is also for learners that wish to apply for an SIA Licence after 1st October 2021 that hold a valid in-date SIA Door Supervisor Certificate.

What documents do I need to bring when I attend?

You will need one of the following, Passport ID (Any Nationality), UK Driving Licence (Full or Prov) or a UK Birth Certificate as a Group A document. You will also need 2 proofs of address such as a Bank Statement, Utility Bill, Government/NHS letters and 1 Passport size photo.

What if I fail my exams?

If you fail any of your exams, do not worry. We offer FREE unlimited exam re-sits as standard. You can re-sit your exams as many times as you like until you pass!

How long does it take to get results?

Results are provided within 7 working days.

When will I get my Certificate?

The amazing thing is that we provide your Certificate at the same time as your results when you pass! We provide an electronic certificate that is authenticated by the examining body. Avoid delays waiting further weeks for your certificate to arrive. e-Certificates are emailed in PDF format and you can save the file or email the certificate directly to employers.

How much is the SIA Licence badge?

The SIA currently charge a fee of £190.00 for the SIA Licence.

How do I apply for the SIA Licence?

You must apply for the SIA Licence on the government website. It is a straight forward SIA application. Once submitted, the SIA will instruct you to take your ID and proof of addresses to the Post Office and you will also make the payment for the fee when you attend.

Can you help me with my SIA application?

Certainly, we can help you but we charge a fee to provide this service. Please call us on 01282 911 221 or send us a message and we can provide full details.

Are the courses you provide recognised by the SIA?

Yes. Our SIA courses are regulated by the SIA and the Awarding Body. We provide genuine qualifications that are recognised by the SIA to gain your SIA Licence successfully.

Does the course fee include the SIA licence badge?

No. The course fee that you pay us is only for the qualification that we provide. You will receive the full training and certificate when you pass. The SIA Licence fee is payable to the SIA via the Post Office once you have passed the course and then completed the SIA application.

Do you provide learning material?

Yes. We provide you with learning material for the relevant modules of the course which meeting the Awarding Body requirements. It is important to read and understand the information as it will help improve your chances of passing the course successfully. It will also improve your knowledge and increase your chances of a successful job interview.

Why do I have to do the First Aid course when I book the Top Up for Security Officers Course?

As of 1st April 2021, the First Aid qualification is mandatory for anyone who wishes to work as a Security Guard or a Door Supervisor. This is an SIA regulation and a requirement for everyone who wishes to complete the SIA security course. Please add First Aid if you do not have a valid in-date First Aid Certificate that has over 12 months until expiry.

What if I have a valid First Aid certificate?

You will need to bring your First Aid certificate with you when you attend the SIA Door Supervisor Course. We recommend that you contact us on 01282 911 221 so we can confirm that the certificate you hold is acceptable as per SIA regulations.

My First Aid certificate expires in a few months, is it accepted?

Your First Aid certificate must have a minimum of 12 months left before expiry on the first day you begin your SIA course. If when you attend the first day of the course, your First Aid certificate has less than 12 months left then the First Aid certificate will not be acceptable as per SIA regulations. Please ensure you check with us before booking your training.

Can I complete my First Aid training after I finish my security course?

Unfortunately not. The SIA stipulate that the Emergency First Aid at work training must be completed BEFORE you begin the SIA Door Supervisor or Security Officer training. Please choose to attend the First Aid course a day before your course begins.