SIA training is a vital component of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and improve standards of full time doorman in bars, discos and other establishments where the likelihood of disorderly behaviour is seen to be likely.

It is no longer allowed for individuals to act as a “bouncer” (as it’s traditionally referred to) without the appropriate training and qualifications. This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and it is part of the overall strategy to move away from the old image of tough mean and large looking men providing unregulated security and moving towards ways of avoiding the likelihood of any trouble occurring in the first instance. In fact, woman door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when greeting guests into a venue.

With good door supervisors training, the emphasis is heavily put onto conflict resolution and removing any need for for force or violence. In fact, the best form of security is to be aware of any potential problems long before they are ever allowed to turn into the kind of situation which can pose a risk to both the people in the venue or the staff.

The raising of standards over the years is because of SIA training which has been made compulsory for all door staff wanting a career in door supervision. Whilst this is course an expense and large commitment at first, it does put those people who do get qualified into a superb position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.

Door Supervision courses are available throughout the UK and usually include a three or four days of training and include a written examination. Once passed, the participant is able to apply for their SIA badge and subsequently is legally allowed to provide security and protection for one of the thousands of venues which need door staff on a regular basis throughout the UK.

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