On 1 April 2021, the SIA will introduce updated qualifications for all sectors except Close Protection.
From 1 April 2021, you must have a first aid qualification before you can apply for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence.
On 1 October 2021, the SIA will introduce updated Close Protection qualifications.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced it is making some changes to the training you need to take before you can get a front-line SIA licence …
The changes, which will take place in April and October 2021, are as follows:
- on 1 April 2021, the SIA will introduce updated qualifications for all sectors except Close Protection
- from 1 April 2021, you must have a first aid qualification before you can apply for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence
- on 1 October 2021, the SIA will introduce updated Close Protection qualifications
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 or Security Guard licence – this includes renewals.
For more information about the new qualifications, click here: