SIA Security Guard Top-Up Course
Renew your SIA Security Guard Licence or downgrade from SIA Door supervisor Licence
Key Information
- Duration: 6 hours (4 hours self-study + 2 hours face-to face)
- Location: Birmingham, B19 3NY
- Delivery Mode: Blended learning
- Price: from £70
- Assessment: this qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examinations
- Award: Highfield Level 2 Award
- Mandatory Requirement for SIA Licence: from 1 October 2021, you must have one of the new qualifications or take top-up training before you can apply for a door supervisor and security guard licence – this includes renewals
- SIA Licence Renewal Fee: £184
- SIA Licence valid for: 3 years
- How much you can earn? £10 – £15 per hour
About the Course
Therefore, this Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) course is designed for delegates who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualification requirements.
This Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top-Up) course is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications and is supported by Skills for Security, the standards-setting body for the security industry and the SIA, who regulate the private security industry.
Course Structure & Content
Part 1: Theoretical knowledge (delivered via ACT e-learning and self study prior to the course start date):
Module 1 – Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry ( self-study approximately 2hrs). You will be required to complete the e-learning individually prior to your arrival at the training venue.
Log on to the Highfield ACT e-learning platform and work your way through the e-learning contents, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context. At the end of e-learning modules, you will be assessed by multiple-choice questions.
Once the assessment is complete, you will be able to download your certificate of completion.
Module 2 – Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry you will read the Top-up Textbook (sent to you via email) and complete Top-Up Workbook (also sent via e-mail) and send it back to our office.
Part 2: Multiple choice examination (classroom based):
Please note, the questions in the examination will be based on the theoretical knowledge covered in self-study modules.
Learning Outcomes:
Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
- Understanding terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- How to recognise the common terror attack methods
- How to recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat
- How to identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items
- How to identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity
- How to identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour
Module 2: Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
- Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
- Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
- Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
- Understand the importance of safe working practices
- Understand fire procedures in the workplace
- Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
- Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
- Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
- Understand good practice for post incident management
Course pre requisites
To register for the course, all candidates must be aged 18 and over.
It is an SIA requirement that training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid. Therefore, all candidates will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate that meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.
You will need to present your First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate to Training4Employment before you start SIA Security Guard Top Up training.
If you don’t have a valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate, we can offer you an Emergency First Aid Training Course.
Assessment & Examination
Examination Resits
Everything you need to know for the exams is covered in the course and our experienced trainers will fully prepare you for success in the tests.
Exam results will be made available within 7 to 14 working days.
Refunds
- Bookings may be made by e-mail, via the T4E website, or by telephone.
- Registration for the course is not guaranteed until a completed registration form and payment (deposit) has been received. Placement in the course will be confirmed via E-mail by the T4E staff.
- Deposit and payments. Our courses are non-refundable 24 hours after booking. You can receive a full refund if you inform us within 24 hours of booking of your intention to cancel, and you will be refunded the amount paid for the course. Courses cancelled after 24 hours of booking will not be eligible for a refund.
- If you fail to attend without notice or arrive late for the course, the tutor will refuse your place on the course due to the amount of content missed, you will not be entitled to a refund. 100% attendance is a must…….. read full Booking Terms & Conditions
Enrolment and Finance Options Available
If you’re funding your studies yourself then we have three payment options available, detailed below:
Payment in Full: If your budget allows, you can make your payment in full and start your studies knowing the cost of your course is complete. The course fee £69.98 includes examination fees, full instruction, and exam resit.
SIA Licence Renewal
You are not guaranteed a licence just because you already have one. This is because:
- something you have done might mean that you may no longer meet the Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing requirements (for example, if you have been convicted of a relevant offence)
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) may have changed their licensing criteria since you have been granted your current licence
You cannot renew a licence unless you have a current licence in that sector. If your licence has already expired, you must apply for a new licence.
Background checks
Security Industry Authority (SIA) will carry out the same checks on new applications and renewals. This means that you will still need to prove your identity, even though you already hold a licence and have already been through the application process. You will need to confirm your identity every time you apply so that the Security Industry Authority (SIA) can conduct relevant criminal record checks.
You may be asked to go to a UK Post Office as part of your renewal application. You can use the Post Office branch finder to find a Post Office near to you. Check that it handles SIA licence applications before you go.
Renew your licence as soon as you can
You can apply to renew your licence four (4) months before your current licence expires. You should submit your renewal application as soon as you can. Applying early gives us more time to process your application, which reduces the risk of you being unlicensed and unable to work.
You will not lose time on your new licence by renewing early. Security Industry Authority (SIA) will add any time left on your current licence onto your new one. Your new licence will be valid from the day it’s granted.
How to apply
You can complete your SIA licence application for renewal online. You must supply the supporting relevant documentation and pay a fee. The licence application costs £190 and is non-refundable.
You should check with your employer before you renew your licence. They may pay your application fee on your behalf, or even submit your renewal application for you.
You will need to link your SIA online account with theirs before they can do this. They will send you an email with a request to link with their account. You do not have to agree, but they will not be able to pay for or submit your application unless you do.
The application fee for a renewal is the same as for a new licence: £190.
Security Industry Authority (SIA) may discount the application fee by 50% if all of the following are true:
- you already hold another licence for a different licensable activity
- you paid the full application fee for that licence (so, it was not discounted)
- that licence has more than 4 months left to run
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Security Guard Top Up Certificate last?
When will I receive my certificate?
Please note, you don’t need a certificate to apply for your SIA Licence.
Do I have to send my pass certificate off with my SIA application?
The SIA say they have no record of me?
The SIA say they have no record of my qualification?
If you apply for your licence immediately after the results are released (we have emailed them to you), and you find that your name is not found on the SIA database it is usually because of that. To resolve, simply wait a short while and then try again.