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SIA Refresher Training For Security Guard
- SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guard
- SIA Refresher Training New
Mandatory Refresher Training: From 1 April 2025, SIA Security Guard licence holders must complete a refresher qualification before renewing their licence.
From 1 April 2025 – All Security Guards renewing their licence must complete a refresher qualification.
Until 31 March 2025 – Security Guards with a pre-April 2021 qualification must complete either Top-Up Training or Refresher Training before applying for renewal.
2 Day SIA Refresher Training for Door Supervisor
Important Course Details
Security Guard Refresher Training Overview
Before taking the refresher training, you must have an up-to-date Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or equivalent. Emergency First Aid and Security Guard Refresher training must be completed to renew your SIA licence.
You must have an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification before they can take the refresher training.
If you provide Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training, your course must include:
✔️ How to respond to life-threatening bleeding
✔️ How to open airways
This requirement comes into effect from 1 October 2024, as per SIA and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.
Next Steps
✔️ Ensure you have a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate before booking your refresher training.
✔️ Book your SIA Security Guard Refresher Training to meet the April 2025 deadline.
✔️ Stay compliant by keeping current with SIA regulations and refresher training requirements.
Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
LO1: Know how to conduct effective search procedures
LO2: Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
LO3: Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
Assessment:
- Multiple choice test (28 questions; 45 minutes)
- Practical assessment of learners undertaking a search
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FAQs for SIA Refresher Training for Security Guard
Who needs to complete the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
If you hold an SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard Licence and need to renew it after 1 April 2025, you must complete the mandatory refresher training before applying for renewal.
What are the entry requirements for the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
To enrol, you must:
✅ Hold a valid or recently expired SIA licence.
✅ Have a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or an equivalent first aid certificate.
How long does the SIA Licence Renewal Course take?
The refresher course typically takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the training provider. It includes theory-based learning, practical assessments, and an exam.
What happens if I don’t complete the refresher training before my licence expires?
If you do not complete the required SIA refresher course, you cannot renew your SIA licence and will be unable to work legally in the private security industry.
How do I book the SIA Licence Renewal Course?
You can book your SIA Licence Renewal Course online through an SIA-approved training provider. To book at our Canary Wharf training centre, click here.
SIA Security Guard Refresher Coures Reviews
- 4.9 Course rating · 401 ratings
I took the Door Supervisor Refresher course from London Security College, and it was a great training. The team was excellent, and my licence got renewed in just 2 days.
I recently completed the CCTV course at London Security College. The trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend!
Aravind was great – really helpful and professional throughout the course
Great course! Helped me renew my Door Supervisor licence
Smooth experience from start to finish during my CCTV course in Canary Wharf
Perfect course for anyone looking to become a Door Supervisor in Canary Wharf.
I was trained by John Mbon and I’ve learnt a lot from him in the past 6 days. He was an excellent teacher and was very fun to learn with him and learn from his experience
Just completed the online Keyholding course – really impressed!
i have just completed the banksman course online , nice and easy
I want be a security of London
Completed my SIA Door Supervisor Course here, and it was fantastic! The trainers were helpful, and the course was well-structured. Highly recommend London Security College!
The SIA door supervisor course was enjoyable, a lot of help and support was provided by Abdul, and he was quick to answer all my questions. I highly recommend London security college
I came to the class with zero knowledge but within 3days My teacher John gave me the whole view of CCTV operator’s job. It was a great experience to be his student.
I just did this week my door supervisor training with john mbon it was an incredible experience I learnt so much, I recommend London security college
I did top up training with London security college and it was good to be here.Wali the tutor was able to take us through all the required modules in the training and was so excellent.
Overall it was a fun and pleasant experience. I can confidently recommend this training centre and award it the full 5 stars. And a special thank you to my trainer John Mbon!
I attended the DS course and it was really interesting to know more, John gave me a lot of confidence , support and the education I needed to start my career into this sector
I had zero knowledge on day one but at the end of my course I learned so much about the SIA and the training was so professional my instructor John mbon did a great job making it easy for me!!
Absolutely amazing and professional first aid trainer John mbon he is very thorough and precise when training best first trainer out there.
