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SIA training is an integral part of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and improve standards of full time doorman in bars, discos and other common places 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 This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and it is part of the overall strategy to move away from the old image of tough mean and large looking men providing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 meeting people into a venue.

With good sia door supervisor training, the emphasis is heavily put onto 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 develop into anything which can pose a risk to patrons and the door staff.

The raising of standards is largely down to the SIA security training which has been made compulsory for anyone who is thinking of a career in door supervision. Whilst an initial burden, it does put those people who do get qualified into a superb position to get long term employment in an improved working environment.

Door supervisor courses are available throughout the UK and by and large involve 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.