SIA Training Course
Are you interested in working in the security industry? This FREE course is a great opportunity to get your SIA licence.
When you complete this course, you’ll also earn:
- First Aid at Work qualification
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills
- L2 BTEC Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Upon successful completion and provided that you meet all the requirements, your licence will be paid for by us.
What past learners think
When asked what it was like to be a learner at the Hive, previous learners said:
“This course helped me to be confident, and taught me a lot about security and the community.” Ene, former participant.
“I like the classes, making new friends, was introduced to good teachers. I love this centre.”
What you’ll learn
You will cover the following units:
- understanding mindset
- understanding motivation
- problem solving at work
- writing a CV
- first aid at work
- principles of working in the private security industry
- principles of working as a door supervisor in the private security industry
- application of conflict management in the private security industry
- application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry
Eligibility criteria
To join, you must:
- be 19 years old or older by 31 August 2024
- live in London
- have the right to live and work in the UK
- not be on a student or care visa
- not be in full-time education (university students aren’t eligible)
- be unemployed or, if employed, earn below the London Living Wage (£13.85 per hour or £27,007 per year)
- provide the correct ID documents: 1 from group A and 2 from group B (see details here)
- be physically fit enough to complete physical intervention training and work as a door supervisor
- provide documents if you’ve had mental health issues involving compulsory detention or other measures in the last five years (we can help explain what’s needed)
- pass a criminal records check (you can check eligibility with the SIA’s criminal record indicator)
- score at least Level 1 on an English assessment, which we’ll conduct
Additional support
By completing this course, you’ll gain access to free employment support. You’ll work one-on-one with an employment advisor to:
- improve your CV
- search and apply for jobs
- prepare for interviews
- and more!
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If you are interested
Please complete the form in the link below to register your interest, check your eligibility, and book an appointment to complete an English assessment. If you would like to contact us for whatever reason, please email us at thehivetraining@poplarharca.co.uk or call 020 7510 9770.
SIA application form