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Everybody wants to be successful, but how do you do it? If you were not born with a silver spoon, good looks or a rocket scientist’s brain. How do you achieve your dreams? Whether they are vast riches, fame or just being the smartest guy on your pub quiz team? Here are some habits of […]

Being a security operative is great, you got your SIA licence and you are enjoying your job meeting new and interesting people, even if it means that sometimes you have to tell these new and interesting people that you won’t be able to let them in this evening or you might need to search them. […]

What Is A Premises Licence? A Premises License is granted by a Licensing Authority to permit one or more licensable activities to take place on the premises. Premises do not have to be a physical building and a Premises License can be granted for: Moveable structures such as a beer tents and burger vans Opens […]

A personal licence allows an individual or business owner to supply or authorise the supply of alcohol. But what is required to actually get one? Read on to discover more about a personal licence, and how to obtain one. The Personal Licence Explained A Personal Licence is issued by Licensing Authority and enables that person […]

The Licensing Act 2003 outlines four recognised Licensable Activities. Here’s a guide of what those Licensable Activities include and the rules they have to abide by. The Retail Sale Of Alcohol This is where the alcohol is served to any person for consumption either on or off the premises. The premises license must show whether the […]

The Licensing Act 2003 is at the core of the Personal License qualification. It lays out the rules both individuals and premises to need to follow to carry out a licensable activities. Here are the top five things you need to know about The Licensing Act 2003. 1. What is The Licensing Act 2003? On […]

Take a second to look around you, can you see a camera? If not, look a little harder. Are you sitting on public transport while you are reading this? Check again, we bet you there is a CCTV camera monitoring you. Still not spotted one yet? If you’re reading this on your mobile, there’s a […]

It’s that time again: the start of a 12-hour shift.  It’s the weekend. Those blissful, crowd-free days are over and it’s Saturday night. The clubs are packed with weekend revellers and your shift might not finish until 4 am. Eek! To help you get through, here are our top tips on how to survive the weekend as […]

Finding the perfect career can be a frustrating task. We know… we’ve all been there; but as with most sectors, tapping into the security industry can be a toughie. With plenty of textbook ‘How To Get a Job’ articles flooding the Internet, we’ve decided to make a handy list of things to avoid when you kick-start your job in […]

While on duty, private security operatives are expected to deal with issues concerning diversity and equality. According to the equality act 2010, it is a legal requirement for security professionals to provide the same quality of service to everyone while carrying out the tasks assigned to them. During your SIA Security Training, you will explore […]