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To get a UK close protection licence, you must meet SIA eligibility rules, complete an SIA licence-linked Close Protection qualification (including the required first aid certificate), then apply online to the Security Industry Authority, pay the fee, and pass identity and criminality checks. Most applicants complete training first, then receive the licence within several weeks....Continue reading→

In the UK, close protection training usually costs more than other SIA courses. Your total spend depends on course length, what is included, and where you train. Budget for the course fee, plus extras such as first aid certification, travel and accommodation, and the SIA licence application fee. Always confirm what is included, and what...Continue reading→

Door Supervisor training is an SIA licence-linked course for guarding licensed premises, such as pubs, clubs, events, and some retail settings. It focuses on conflict management, physical intervention, and public safety. Close Protection training prepares you for bodyguard-style work. It covers threat and risk management, route planning, surveillance awareness, and team protection. It is usually...Continue reading→

To prepare for close protection training, first confirm you meet the UK entry requirements. Then build steady fitness and stamina, revise the basics (risk assessment, conflict management, communication), and arrive with the right kit and mindset. Practise observation, note-taking and route planning. If you can, add a recognised first aid course to boost both capability...Continue reading→

Door Supervisor training is usually the better choice if you want wider job options, including nightlife, events, and roles where physical intervention may be needed. It covers deeper conflict management and physical intervention skills. Security Guard training can be a better fit for retail, corporate, and static guarding. The right option depends on where you...Continue reading→

To become a security guard in the UK, you usually need the right SIA licence for the job, often Security Guarding or Door Supervisor. Complete the required SIA-approved training, pass the exams, then apply for your SIA licence online with ID checks and a criminality check. Once granted, you can legally work in licensed security...Continue reading→

Yes, most learners can take a mock test for SIA Security Guard training, either online as practice questions or through a training provider as part of revision. Mock tests mirror the multiple-choice style and key topics such as legislation, searching, and incident response. They help you spot weak areas before the real exams. If you...Continue reading→

In the UK, an security guard (SIA) course typically costs about £200 to £350, depending on the training provider, location, and course format. Budget extra for the SIA licence fee (currently £184) and, for many roles, an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate (often £80 to £150). Retakes and add-ons can increase the total. If...Continue reading→

To revise for a UK security guard (SIA) course, focus on the core units: Working in the Private Security Industry (laws, SIA roles, searching, reporting), conflict management (communication, de-escalation), safety and emergency procedures, and, if Door Supervisor, physical intervention principles. Use mock questions, learn key definitions, and practise scenario-based judgement. If you want to pass...Continue reading→

To become a door supervisor in the UK, you must complete an SIA-approved Door Supervisor training course (including Emergency First Aid at Work), then apply to the Security Industry Authority for a Door Supervisor licence. You will need a valid ID, evidence of your right to work, and you must pass criminality checks. Once licensed,...Continue reading→