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Find the right licence

The training and licence you need depends on the career path you want to go on.

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  • Door Supervisor
  • Patrol Officer
  • Security Officer
  • CCTV Operator
  • Retail Security
  • Nightclub/Doorman
  • Revenue Protection
  • Static Security Guard
  • Control Room Officer
  • Security Concierge
  • Bodyguard
  • VIP Security
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Door Supervisor

Door Supervisor Licence

Earn up to £4000 per month working as a Door Supervisor or Corporate Security Guard

Security Guarding

Security Guarding

Get your SIA Security Guard Licence and work as a Security Officer for shops, offices and more.

CCTV

CCTV

Work in a huge variety of roles including: CCTV Operative, Security Supervisor

Close Protection

Close Protection

Get your Close Protection Licence, protect VIP’s and earn £200 to £400 a day.

Career & Earning potential
How much can you earn?

Earning Potential

£12 - £23 per hour
£25k - £48k per annum

Earning Potential

£12 - £20 per hour
£25k - £42k per annum

Earning Potential

£12 - £14 per hour
£25k - £29k per annum

Earning Potential

£50 - £100 per hour
£40k - £60k per annum

Where can you work?

Where can you work?

Retail, Events, Offices, Licensed premises, Static guarding, Manned guarding - covers all Security Guarding roles

Where can you work?

Static guarding, Manned guarding, Key-holding, Retail

Where can you work?

CCTV operator, Control room, Public space surveillance

Where can you work?

Bodyguard, VIP security, Maritime, Asset protection, International assignments

Training & Costs
Training duration
The length of the course

Course Length

6 days

Course Length

4 days

Course Length

3 days

Course Length

14 days

Training fee
Cost of the training and exam
(*Prices inclusive of VAT)

Training from

from £239.99

(*Prices inclusive of VAT)

Training from

from £189.99

(*Prices inclusive of VAT)

Training from

from £219.99

(*Prices inclusive of VAT)

Training from

from £1,999

(*Prices inclusive of VAT)
SIA licence fee
Cost of the SIA application

SIA Application cost

£184

SIA Application cost

£184

SIA Application cost

£184

SIA Application cost

£184

Time to recover costs
How long you have to work
before you recover the costs

Time to recover costs

6 days

Time to recover costs

5 days

Time to recover costs

5 days

Time to recover costs

4 days

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Success Stories

See what our customers say

  • 2 months ago I was working in a warehouse. Today, I am working as a security guard in Harrow earning a lot more than I was sorting boxes! I am glad I chose Get Licensed for my SIA training. The process seemed difficult at first but their team really supported me along the way.

    - Paul Taylor

  • Fantastic course. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and he spoke in a way that everyone could understand. If you didn't understand what he meant, he would find a way to explain it. The instructor made sure you read the helpful handbook. It was quite an intensive course but very comprehensive.

    - Henry Oparaji

  • I was very nervous before the course specially with the exam. But my trainer, Adam, was super friendly and really gave me the confidence I needed. The mock exams on the app and course book helped me passed in the first attempt.

    - Arif Ali

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cost of an SIA licence?

The licence application cost is £190. This is paid directly to the SIA, the licensing authority for the security industry.

How long is the SIA licence valid for?

A newly issued SIA licence is valid for 3 years.

Who needs an SIA licence?

The roles that you can undertake will depend on which SIA licence you have. A holder of an SIA CCTV Licence can watch public images but can’t work as a security guard. In the same way a holder of an SIA Door Supervisor licence can’t work as a CCTV Operative.

How long does it take to get an SIA licence?

It can take 25 working days to process a licence application. In some cases, this can take up to 6 weeks due to additional security checks.

Can I work in the security industry without an SIA licence?

It is illegal to work in the security industry without an SIA Licence. However, some employers can qualify for exemptions under Section 4(4) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

What checks are done when applying for an SIA licence?

The SIA will check the course qualification, identify and criminal background during the licence application process.

Can I apply for an SIA licence without passing the course?

You may apply for a non-frontline SIA licence without passing the course. For all frontline roles such as Security Guarding, Door Supervisor, CCTV Operator, Close Protection etc you must pass the course before applying for the licence.

What is the age requirement for SIA Licence?

You must be 18 or over to hold an SIA licence.

How long does the SIA Top-Up Training course take?

The SIA Top-Up Training Course takes up to two days. Your training instructor assesses your skills with a mix of multiple choice exams and practical exercises.

What is the SIA Top-Up Upskills course?

If you are renewing your SIA Licence either on or after 1st October 2021, you need to complete the Top-Up Upskilling Course.

This is now a legal requirement to working in the security industry, because Top-Up Training covers new risks and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) knowledge.

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