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SIA training is a vital component of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and improve standards of professional doorman in nightclubs, bars and other common places who rely on protecting their patrons from unruly behaviour.

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 This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and the old image of big burly men standing outside looking menacing is an image rapidly in decline. In fact, woman door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when greeting guests into a venue.

With good SIA training, the emphasis is on conflict resolution without the need for force or violence. In fact, the best form of security is to be aware of any potential problems long before they are ever allowed to turn into the kind of situation which can pose a risk to both the people in the venue or the staff.

The raising of standards is largely down to the SIA training courses which has been made obligatory for all door staff wanting a career in door supervision. Whilst this is course an expense and large commitment at first, 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 include a three or four days of coaching and include a written examination. Once passed, the participant is able to apply for their SIA badge and from then on is legally allowed to gain employment either permanently or on a part time basis for one of the hundreds of venues which need door staff on a regular basis throughout the UK.