Door Supervision Level 2 Award

This training course is for people who want to pursue a career in security as a door supervisor, or for individuals who work to provide a more secure leisure environment. It combines theory and practical work and allows you to apply immediately for a door supervision licence.

With security jobs available at sports events, stadiums, concerts, licensed premises and more, it’s an extremely useful qualification.

You cover 4 units on this course.

UNIT 1: Working in private security industry
- legislation, health and safety, fire safety, emergencies

UNIT 2: Working as a door supervisor
- behaviour, standards, civil and criminal law for door supervisors, search procedures, powers of arrest, drug legislation, incident recording and crime scene preservation, licensing law, following procedures for emergency situations

UNIT 3: Conflict management in the private security industry
- principles of conflict management
- recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- communicate effectively in emotive situations and de-escalate conflict
- develop and use problem-solving strategies for resolving conflict
- understand good practice to follow after resolving conflict situations

UNIT 4: Physical intervention skills for the private security industry

- use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others from assault
- use non pain-related standing, holding and escorting techniques, including non-restrictive and restrictive skills

The qualification is assessed through a set of multiple-choice questions and an assessment of physical intervention techniques.

You will study using a range of techniques including group work and practical activities. We expect our students to be fully committed to the course and attend all time-tabled lessons. The qualification is on the Qualification Credit Framework and requires 30 guided learning hours of study time.

On successfully completing this Level 2 course you will receive a recognised industry-standard qualification in door supervision. This enables you to apply for an SIA licence. The course will develop your skills in:
- understanding the private security industry and the role of a door supervisor
- knowledge of health and safety in the workplace including awareness of emergency procedures
- understanding relevant areas of the law and other legal issues
- how to recognise defuse and resolve conflict situations
- using effective methods of communication
- obtaining physical intervention skills

Open to anyone. No formal qualifications required. A commitment to completing the course is essential.

The qualification may provide progression into employment. It can also provide a route to further study for the Level 2 Certificate in CCTV or close protection.

You need to be over 18 years old to apply.