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Sam turned 19 in August, till now he had been working as a part-time waiter at a local pub in Harrow, still living with his parents and wondering what the future holds for him… “I even thought of going to Uni, but decided against it due to the cost and time commitment; I always wanted. […]

Early in the week, the UK Government announced that ‘Key Workers’ would be authorised to continue their duties within their respective job roles as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, as other professions deemed not critical were instructed by Prime Minster Boris Johnson to stay at home and self-isolate. Those deemed as critical workers […]

The Security Industry Authority have announced they will drop their fees from £210 to £190. When will the SIA licence fee be reduced? From 1st October 2019, the licence fee reduction will be in place and it will apply to individual licence fees across all sector. The reduction applies to new applicants and those renewing […]

Due to name changes in recent years, qualifications in teacher training can be quite a maze. In this post, Get Licensed explains the difference between the three and who is suitable to undertake each one. Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) Course The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is commonly known […]

Detectives in Newham have suggested introducing licences for “rambo” knives as concerns continue to grow. Rising nationally, statistics from the Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime place Newham as one of the top three London boroughs for experience the highest volume of knife crime in the past 12 months. Why are the knife licences being […]

Business plan like a boss Being a driving instructor is a great job. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours and decide your own fate. But… and there’s always a but… being your own boss means paperwork and business planning. The ultimate guide Running your own Driving Instructor business can also […]

A security operative is an invaluable asset. Without a security presence, many businesses and establishments would risk exposing themselves to disorder. While a large part of a security operative’s role involves customer service, there are crucial skills required to deal with hostile situations. It’s within these hostile situations that the job can become highly dangerous […]

A passport alongside a driving licence will prove to be the two most vital documents held within your possession. Without the former, you can’t travel, apply for loans or purchase certain assets. But more worryingly, not having an up-to-date passport will affect your chances of finding work. When applying for an SIA licence, it is […]

If you’re considering to work in the security sector, you will frequently hear the mention of SIA, whether it’s to do with acquiring a badge or undergoing training for a specific licence. So, what is the SIA exactly and what do they do? SIA stands for ‘security industry authority’. They are the organisation responsible for […]

What’s the difference between a security guard and a door supervisor? While this sounds like the opening line to a bad joke, there’s little to laugh about, because both roles are equally important. Most will assume that security guards and door supervisors can be mentioned in the same breath, but in truth there are marked […]