Highfield International Level 02 Award In Security Guarding, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

Self-Study learning – Principles of working with equipment in the private security industry

The Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) is

awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The

RQF is a Qualification Framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation.

This course is a mandatory requirement to retain and renew the SIA Close Protection license after 01 October 2021

FURTHER INFO

To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over.

Learners will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid

certificate* that meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

This certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.

This qualification is designed for existing Door Supervisors who need to renew their SIA licence. It updates learners on current legislation, safe working practices, terrorism awareness, physical intervention updates, and scenario-based safety considerations relevant to modern frontline security roles.

Course Content Includes:

Updated legislation and licensing law
Duty of care, safeguarding and professional standards
Identifying and responding to incidents and emergencies
Counter-terrorism awareness (including ACT guidance)
Recognising and reporting suspicious behaviour
Dynamic risk assessment and situational awareness
Managing conflict and de-escalation skills
Physical intervention refresher training
Disengagement techniques and non-restrictive interventions
The risks associated with restraint, positional asphyxia and medical emergencies

Assessment
Assessment is conducted through:

Multiple-choice examinations
Practical demonstration of physical intervention skills
Scenario-based learning to show safe decision-making and communication

Certification
Learners receive the Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top-Up), enabling them to apply for SIA licence renewal (subject to standard licensing checks).

Entry Requirements
Learners must:

Hold a current or SIA Door Supervisor Licence
Provide photographic ID and proof of address
Hold an in-date First Aid qualification at Level 3.

Suitable For

Door Supervisors renewing their SIA licence
Security staff working in nightlife, events, venues or corporate spaces
Personnel returning to the sector after a period of absence

Professional Standards
The course is delivered in line with:

SIA Licensing Requirements
HM Government Counter-Terrorism guidance (ACT & NACTSO)
Awarding Organisation assessment conditions
Safe, non-restrictive physical intervention training standards

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As part of the course, you can connect and network with industry professionals, fellow learners, and guest speakers. This opens doors to valuable contacts, collaborations, and potential business opportunities.

ONGOING SUPPORT

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COURSE CONTENT

Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
Identify the different threat levels
Recognise the common terror attack methods
Recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat
Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items
Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity
Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour

Unit 2: Principals of Using Equipment for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Sector

Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor
Recognise equipment used to manage venue capacity
Recognise the different types of personal protective equipment relevant to the role of a door supervisor
State the purpose of using body worn cameras (BWC)
Identify how to communicate effectively using relevant equipment
Demonstrate effective use of communication devices
Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents
Know government guidance in relation to global (or critical) incidents

Unit 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others

Assessments

3 x Multiple choice examinations

1 Physical Intervention Assessments

Self-study Principals of Using Equipment for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

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