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Security Industry Authority (SIA) have announced that there will be further changes to the training you will need to take before you can get a front line SIA licence.

In addition to the changes in April 2021, there will be more changes in October 2021 and April 2022:

  • 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
  • on 1 April 2022 we will introduce an updated close protection qualification (read more).
What do the new SIA qualification changes mean for my application for a door supervisor or security guarding licence before 1st October
What do the new SIA qualification changes mean for my application for a door supervisor or security guarding licence on and after 1st October

New requirement: first aid training

 

Security Industry Authority (SIA) now expect applicants for a door supervisor or security guard licence to complete a first aid qualification before taking their licence-linked training.

You will need to do this if either of the following apply:

  • you are applying for a licence for the first time
  • it has been longer than 3 years since you last held a licence for that activity

From 1 October 2021, you will also need to do this if you are renewing your licence.

The qualification must be an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent.

The requirement for first aid training will improve your skills as an SIA licence holder. It will not change the obligations you have when responding to an emergency (read more).

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