SIA training is an integral part of the UK’s] government’s aims 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 replaced 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, female door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when meeting people into a venue.

With good door supervisor training, the emphasis is on conflict resolution without the need for force or violence. In fact, the best form of security is to be aware of the dangers 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 is largely down to the SIA licence 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 the very best position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.

The SIA Door supervisor course is available throughout the UK and usually include a three or four days of coaching and include a written examination. Once passed, the participant is able to apply for their SIA badge and subsequently is licenced 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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