Door Supervisor Training in Leeds

About Door Supervisor Training Course in Leeds

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 Leeds

Train 
Travelling to the venue at Hilton Hotel in Leeds is super easy by train. Leeds has a large train station with trains arriving from all over the UK and the local area every minute of the day. 

Leeds Train Station. New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Travelling to the Hilton hotel from the train station is also easy. There’s no need to get a taxi, the hotel is a short walk from the station. Just walk south east on New Station street and take the pedestrian tunnel stairs. Then right onto Neville street for 150 metres and right onto Little Neville street for another 40 metres and you are at the destination in just 4 minutes. 

Parking
Driving in Leeds can be a little hectic with a one-way system to negotiate. Car parks in the city centre are also relatively expensive. You can expect to pay up to £20 to park your car for the day. So bear this in mind if you choose to drive to the venue. The city has several car parks and ones further out of the city are more reasonably priced. 

Leeds Station Long Stay Car Park
Princes Square, Leeds LS1 4HT, United Kingdom

Trinity Leeds Car Park
Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG, United Kingdom

Leeds Train Station Short Stay Car Park
24 Aire St, Leeds LS1 4HT, United Kingdom

Walkability
Once you are in Leeds city centre, you will find that Walk score 93/100. Everything you could want or need is in very easy reach. 

Accommodation 
If you are travelling along distance to attend the course, then there are hundreds of places to stay in Leeds. If you have some cash to splash just stay at the Hilton where the course is being held. There are far less expensive places to stay though, try the ibis, Novotel and Easy hotel. Check out deals for accommodation here. 

Food
Leeds is a cosmopolitan city with any type of cuisine you could think of. You can grab a burger or a sandwich within a few minutes walk of the Hilton hotel. There are also tons of local pubs offering deals and bistro style food for not much money. Granary Wharf is also within a few minutes walk of the Hilton with loads of bars and restaurants offering amazing food. Or grab a snack at Dave’s Pies at Back Row, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5PL. 

The Caracas Grill is close to the venue at 16 York Pl, Leeds LS1 2EU and serves excellent Latin food and tapas at a low price. The Whitehall restaurant and bar is also close by and reasonably priced serving English grub. If you fancy an Indian at a great price, then try Tharvadu at 7-8 Mill Hill, Leeds LS1 5DQ, which is also within 10 minutes walk from the venue. 

SIA Job Opportunities in Leeds
There are tons of opportunities in Leeds for security guards. From the main hospital to car parks, shopping centres, and government buildings such as law courts, libraries, and museums. In addition to daytime positions Leeds has a vibrant and buzzing nightlife. The city is alive at night time with bars on every street and loads of clubs as well, all in need of door supervising staff.