Door Supervisor Training in London-Bermondsey

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Brixton

Sample Lesson

Wondering what you will learn on the course? Watch expert trainer and SIA course intructor Anthony Milner talk you through the Health & Safety part of the SIA course.

The SIA Door Supervisor course runs over six days, divided into four units.

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

• Chapter 1: The Characteristics and Purposes of the Private Security Industry
• Chapter 2: Legislation Awareness
• Chapter 3: Arrest Procedures 
• Chapter 4: Health and Safety
• Chapter 5: Fire Awareness
• Chapter 6: Emergencies
• Chapter 7: Communication
• Chapter 8: Record Keeping
• Chapter 9: Terror threats and the role of the Security Operative
• Chapter 10: Keeping vulnerable people safe 
• Chapter 11: Post incident management

Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry 

• Chapter 1: Understanding Crimes Relevant to Door Supervision:
• Chapter 2: Searching
• Chapter 3: Drug Awareness
• Chapter 4: Preservation of Evidence
• Chapter 5: Licensing Law Relevant to the Door Supervisor
• Chapter 6: Queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a Door Supervisor.
• Chapter 7: Equipment Relevant to a Door Supervisor

Unit 3 - Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry 

• Chapter 1: The principles of conflict management:
• Chapter 2: Recognising Risks In Conflict Situations:
• Chapter 3: Problem Solving Techniques
• Chapter 4: Using Communication to help Resolve Conflict

Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry 

We understand that examinations can be daunting but don't worry. Everything you need to know for the examination is covered during the Door Supervisor course and your expert instructor will fully prepare you for success in the tests.

Getting to your training venue in Brixton

Train
Going to the city centre of Brixton can be easily reached using these stations:

Brixton Transport Interchange
Atlantic Rd, Brixton, London, United Kingdom

Loughborough Junction Railway Transport Interchange
Brixton, London SW9 8SA, United Kingdom

Brixton Transport Interchange is on the Chatham Main line that is linked to the Victoria line and Dover Priory line. It is operated by Southeastern and the Brixton tube station is the southern end of the Victoria line. You can expect trains to arrive every 15 minutes. 

The next nearest station is the Loughborough Junction Railway Transport Interchange, which is about 0.8 miles from Brixton Transport Interchange. You will arrive via the Thameslink line and several bus lines. 

Parking
If you need to park your car in the centre of Brixton, there are several car parks in the area. The nearest ones are:

Brixton Car Park
321, 331 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8RX.

JustPark Ferndale Road
Ferndale Rd, Ferndale, London SW9 8BA.

JustPark Acre Lane
Acre Ln, Brixton, London SW2 5RR.

Walkability
Brixton, London is considered a walker's paradise with a walk score of 94 out of 100. This means you can go on foot to reach places such as restaurants, grocery stores, parks, ATMs, and shopping centres.

Accommodation 
Just a few yards from the Brixton Transport Interchange is the Premier Inn London Brixton hotel, a budget-friendly 3-star hotel conveniently placed near bars and restaurants. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a casual restaurant, and quiet rooms. A much cheaper hotel you can look at is Horizons Accommodation, which is a mile away from Brixton Transport Interchange and an 11-minute walk from Stockwell tube station. This accommodation offers studio rooms and 1 or 2-bedroom apartments, all equipped with a kitchen and living spaces. If you are staying at Horizons Accommodation, you can use their complimentary facilities including their laundry service and the gym. You can check out deals and prices here. 

Food
If you’re training in Brixton, you will discover Brixton Market to be among the most diverse and vibrant food markets. The place is a blending pot of several international restaurants and bars, from Thai to Columbian cuisine. If you like having brunch, try The Provincial for Colombian and Peruvian dishes. 

For a cosy cafe vibe, head to Café Rio just across the station. This restaurant serves Mexican classic dishes such as tacos, burritos and tortillas. From Loughborough Junction, you will also find several lunchtime options including Jerk island for the best Jerk chicken or try out Wan Da for reasonably priced Chinese takeaways. 

Several coffee shops and bars are available for hot or cold drinks. If you need a good cup of hot coffee to jumpstart your morning, try Sandwich Bar Coffee Shop, Express Cafe, or Sendero Specialty Coffee. To experience the lively night scene of Brixton, try Fishbowl Brixton, a seafood and cocktail bar or Taproom By Brixton Village for a great selection of beers. 

SIA Job Opportunities in Brixton
You can find work opportunities as night security guards in the lively night scene of Brixton as the area is filled with several bars and pubs. There are more potential work opportunities for retail security guards in shopping centres such as Market Row and Rhoda Baltna ltd, and The Aylesham Centre. 

Close by hospitals include The Lambeth Hospital and King's College Hospital. And security staff are also in demand due to the nearby Manchester airport located at 007 HorseGuards Ave, Westminster, London SW1A 2ET.