Becoming a security trainer is not easy but it is pretty straight forward provided that you choose the right company to train you to become one. Getting just the required qualifications is not good enough or beneficial for you on the long run as you will need a lot of guidance on complying with legislation, choosing training material, the possibility of new career opportunities etc.

Well this is where we come in. With Blue Line as your training provider not only do you benefit from achieving the required qualifications and standards needed but we also help you in understanding and complying with current legislation around SIA Licence linked qualifications, provide you with training material worth hundreds of pounds developed by our experienced trainers, provide you with business advice and models to help get you started at no extra cost whatsoever!

For information on what you need to do next please click on expand below to identify the different qualifications needed to teach the various SIA licence linked courses. Alternatively please do not hesitate to give us a call and one of our representatives will be more than happy to assist you.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) – Level 3 or 4

Do you want to be a teacher?

The PTLLS qualification is the minimum requirement for anyone in the UK to teach or train adults. It is a recognised programme by Lifelong Learning UK (the government approved standards body for the education sector). Whether it is security, food, health care or any other sector that you are part of you will need the PTLLS as a minimum threshold to begin your journey as a teacher. Information about the course duration, prices and to book please see the table below.

Please note: If you would like to teach CCTV courses then the PTLLS is all you need along with your Level 2 CCTV qualification but if you would like to teach Security Guarding you will need the PTLLS and Level 3 in Conflict Management.

Delivering Conflict Management Training – Level 3

The Delivering Conflict Management course is for trainers who wish to deliver scenario-based conflict management training. The qualification is suitable for delivery across a wide range of sectors and is of particular benefit to those delivering training in a customer-facing role.

The qualification also meets the requirements of the Security Industry Authority for those delivering the licence to practice qualifications which include scenario-based conflict management training. This training is an essential requirement to teach the following courses: Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Close Protection and Vehicle Immobilisation. Information about the course duration, prices and to book please see the table below.

Please note: If you would like to teach Security Guarding courses then the PTLLS and Conflict Management are the essential two qualifications along with your Level 2 Security Guarding qualification but if you would like to teach Door Supervision you will also need the Level 3 Physical Intervention.

Delivering Physical Intervention – Level 3

The Delivering Physical Intervention course is for trainers who wish to teach physical intervention skills to people working in the private security industry.

The most popular licence linked qualification in the UK is the Level 2 Award in Door Supervision; as this qualification now includes physical intervention as a compulsary unit in its framework therefore trainers who wish to deliver the Door Supervision course must have this qualification along with the PTLLS and Conflict Management Level 3.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to deliver SIA Licence linked qualification you will need the relevant qualifications. You will also need to demonstrate sector compentence in your CV a minimum number of 3 years frontline work experience in each area that you would like to teach in. Please contact the SIA for more information.

Level 2 Award in Upskilling SIA Door Supervisors Course (QCF)

Who is the course for?

Any door supervisor wishing to renew their licence.

What does the course involve?

This new qualification will consist of 2 units:

Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry;

• Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use.
• Understand how to reduce the risk of harm when physical intervention skills are used.
• Be able to use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.
• Be able to use non-pain related standing, holding and escorting techniques, including non-restrictive and restrictive skills.
• Understand good practice to follow after physical interventions.

 

Safety Awareness for Door Supervisors:

• Understand counter terrorism issues relevant to a door supervisor.
• Know the role of a door supervisor when first aid situations occur in licensed premises.
• Know legislation and requirements regarding children and young people relevant to a door supervisor.
• Understand how a door supervisor can help to keep vulnerable people safe.
• Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor.

The Safety Awareness unit is effectively a distance learning unit which will take the form of a workbook. The candidate will complete the workbook in their own time prior to attending a 2-day Physical Intervention (PI) course. The candidate will also take the exam for the Safety Awareness unit on day one.

Are there any entry requirements?

Learners need to have at least a Level 2in English Literacy. The course does require you to be in reasonable physical condition.

Students MUST arrive with the correct ID as per SIA Requirements which will be detailed on delegate joining instructions. Delegates without the correct ID requirements will not be able to complete the course.

How long is the course?

This course is delivered over 2 days and does require some student learning prior to the course (Normally 3 hours).