Door Supervisor Training in Swindon

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Swindon

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 Swindon

Train
The training in Swindon is held at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Swindon, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8UZ. You can get to the venue from the nearby train stations either by bus or train. The nearby train stations are:

Swindon Train Station
Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DQ, United Kingdom

Chippenham Train Station
Chippenham SN15 3QE, United Kingdom

Melksham Train Station
Melksham SN12 8DB, United Kingdom

Kemble Train Station
Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6AU, United Kingdom

We recommend using Swindon Train Station, which is nearer to the venue. Once you are on Station Road, walk for about 6 minutes to Catherine Street, take Bus 31, get off after eight stops at the M4 Roundabout, and then walk the remaining 0.4 miles to the venue. You can also take a taxi which will take you about 10 minutes. 

From Chippenham, Melksham or Kemble train stations it’s best to continue on to the main Swindon train station. 

Parking
There is onsite parking at the training venue if you plan to drive to the venue. However, if you wish to explore Swindon Town Centre, there are plenty of parking spots available. Here are some options available:

Commercial Road Car Park
Commercial Rd, Swindon SN1 1RZ, United Kingdom

Car Park
38-42 Newport St, Swindon SN1 3DP, United Kingdom

The Parade Car Park
John St, Swindon SN1 1RT, United Kingdom

Walkability
Swindon is a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 96/100. If you wish to run some errands, you do not require a car. All amenities such as shops, cafes, and ATM’s are within easy reach. 

Accommodation
If you are travelling from far for the training, you can choose to stay at the training venue or look for other hotels nearby that are discounted. There are plenty of options such as Holiday Inn Express on Frankland Rd, Campanile Hotel, Travelodge Swindon West, Travelodge Swindon Central and many others. You can check out some great deals here.

Food
Numerous restaurants offer a range of delicacies near the training venue that will leave you spoilt for choice. Here you will find anything from mouth-watering burgers at Mazza’s Munchies on Great Western Way to delicious Spanish tapas at Los Gatos located on 1-3 Devizes Road. 

1412 Brasserie is another amazing spot where you can grab some tasty flatbread sandwiches and fries. If you want to wind down after a long day, you can pop in at Mackenzies Bar and Kitchen for a beer or Byron’s Wine Bar, among other fantastic bars and pubs surrounding the venue. 

SIA Job Opportunities in Swindon
Being an SIA license holder, you will have potential work opportunities in various fields. You can work as door personnel in the several bars and nightclubs in Swindon. Shopping malls like Orbital Shopping Park, The Brunnel Shopping Centre, Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park and many others in Swindon provide work opportunities to SIA licensed door personnel. Swindon also has many museums, art galleries, libraries and government buildings that are ideal work opportunities for SIA license holders.