Door Supervisor Training in Newport

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.

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 Newport

Train
Travelling to your door supervisor course in Newport via train is easy. There are two train stations that you can arrive at which will get you close to the venue. 

Heath High Level Train Station
Cardiff CF23 5QJ, United Kingdom

Cathays Train Station
Cardiff CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

For train stations nearby, Heath High Level Train Station and Cathays Train Station are two options to choose from. From Heath High Level Train Station, take Line 53 bus and alight at Llanedeyrn, Queenwood. The training venue from there is only a 5-minute walk of about 450 metres. 

If you are coming from Cathays Train Station, walk to Roath, Lowther Road Bus Station and ride bus number 57 towards Asda, Heol Pontprennau, Pontprennau. You need to get off at Llanedeyrn Road and walk for four minutes to the venue, which is only about 500 metres away.

Parking
If you decide to drive to Mercure Cardiff North Hotel, you’ll find there is convenient parking for free. If you are going to have lunch the city centre, you can park in these car parks:

Cardiff Car Parking
Trade Street Warehouse, Trade Street, Cardiff CF10 5DQ, United Kingdom

North Road Pay and Display Car Park
North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3DU, United Kingdom

NCP Car Park Cardiff Central
Cardiff CF10 1LA, United Kingdom

Walkability
The training venue in Circle Way East has a walk score of 36 out of 100. The walk score is under the category Car-Dependent, which means the location has low walkability. You will usually need a car to travel to restaurants, shops, and shopping malls. 

Accommodation
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel is among the most convenient hotels to stay for the training. It is a 4-star hotel that is easily accessible by car and quite affordable. Along Circle Way East, Travelodge Cardiff Llanedeyrn is another option to consider near the training venue. It is a 2-star hotel and much cheaper than Mercure Cardiff North Hotel. These hotels are only a 15-minute drive to the city centre. You can check out deals here. 

Food 
Although the hotel serves food, you may want to try other local restaurants in the area. Only a handful of restaurants are near the training venue. For a good cup of coffee and some muffins, try Cariad Community Cafe, only 14 minutes away on foot. Beside this cafe is Maelfa Fish Bar for some takeaway fish and chips. 

For other food choices, venture to the city centre where you can find international cuisines, from Italian to British and Mediterranean. You will also find vegan and vegetarian restaurants for hearty meals such as Anna Loka (vegan) and Eartha - Plant Shop, Café & Eatery (vegetarian).

SIA Job Opportunities in Newport 
Securing an SIA job in Newport is made possible as it is filled with industrial businesses and several establishments. You can look for a job at the Cardiff Docks, in the city centre, and hospitals and universities. There’s also a thriving nightlife in the centre always in need of qualified door personnel.