Door Supervisor Training in Slough

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 In Slough

Train
You can travel to your training in Slough via several train stations. Most of them are a bit far from the venue, and they include:

Langley
Slough SL3 6DB

Sunnymeads
Wraysbury, Staines TW19 5HD

Datchet
Datchet, Slough SL3 9ED

Once you arrive at any of the three stations, you'll need to use a bus, or several, to get to the venue. The route that'll take you the shortest time is 25 minutes long, via Langley station. All you have to do is walk southwest of the station along Station Road and board a number 7 bus at Harrow Market to Sutton Place. Then take Sutton Lane and turn right onto London Road on foot for 325 metres; you'll find your destination on the left.

Parking
For those who'll drive to the course, you can use the car park at the venue. The daily parking fee is £10 unless you're a resident in the hotel, whereby they'll include the charge in your package price. The good news is, the car park is large, with up to 200 spaces. Other car parks you can use are in the city centre, if you head there for lunch are:

The Avenue Car Park
Datchet, Slough SL3 9DH

Hatfield Road Car Park
Hatfield Rd, Slough SL1 1NB

Home Park Car Park
Home Park, Romney Lock Rd, Windsor SL4 6HX

Walkability
The area within the venue has a walkability score of 66 out of 100, making it somewhat walkable. So if you reside nearby and fancy a walk to the course or you want to run your daily errands, you don't have to use a vehicle.

Accommodation
If you're looking for an affordable place to spend your time while attending the course, we suggest you stay right at the Holiday Inn Express. Here, you'll enjoy free WiFi, with a complimentary flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Still, you can stay at nearby hotels like Travelodge, located at 399 London Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 8PS, or Airport Guest House at 560 London Rd, Slough SL3 8QF. They are both cost effective, and if you'd like to explore more options, feel free to do so here.

Food
With an extensive menu featuring juicy burgers, chips, and even muffins, you'll find any fast food or breakfast you'd want in The Village Café. Their prices are reasonable, and they offer takeaway services with a spacious outdoor sitting area. You can get there by taking a bus from Sutton Lane to Coleridge Crescent West and walking for a further 160 metres. It'll only take you 10 minutes. 

Café One is another fantastic place to get your food as you're attending the course, with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Here, you can order sandwiches, eggs, bacon, sausages, and chips—all at low prices. The café is located at 51 Church St, Staines TW18 4EN.

You can also enjoy a calm and relaxed eating atmosphere at Monty Café, Piezanos Coffee & Cake, and Reds Café. Though they are further away from the venue, the bus ride will be worth it once you taste their delicious food.

SIA Job Opportunities In Slough
There're plenty of places you could work as a security guard in Slough, from shopping centres to attractions. The largest shopping malls include Elmsleigh, Westfield, Queensmere, Togdheer, and The Pavilions. As for tourist attractions, you'll find potential work at Thorpe Parking, LEGOLAND Windsor, and the Bekonscot Model Village And Railway.