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SIA Door Supervisor Course in Luton – Level 2 Award
The SIA Door Supervisor Course is the licence-linked training you must complete before you can apply to the Security Industry Authority for a front line door supervisor licence. At Skills Pad you study for the Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry, a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you to work at nightclubs, bars, pubs, hotels, stadiums, festivals, retail sites and private events.
Training runs over six days at our centre at 33 Park Street West, Luton, LU1 3BE, a few minutes’ walk from Luton town centre and Luton railway station. The course fee is £350.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone who wants to work on the door at a licensed venue, event or festival and needs their first SIA licence.
- People moving into security from another industry, with no previous security experience.
- Security officers who want to add door supervision to the roles they can take on.
- Employers putting a group of new starters through their licence-linked qualification together.
You do not need any previous experience in security. You do need to meet the entry requirements set out below.
The qualification you will achieve
- Qualification: Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
- Awarding body: Highfield Qualifications
- Level: 2 (Regulated Qualifications Framework)
- Length: Six training days
- Delivery: Classroom based, in person, at our Luton centre
- Course fee: £350
Skills Pad is an approved training provider. We are not the Security Industry Authority. Passing this qualification is a requirement for a door supervisor licence, but the SIA makes the final decision on every licence application after its own identity and criminal record checks.
Upcoming Door Supervisor course dates in Luton
- Monday 17 – Monday 24 August 2026
- Friday 4 – Friday 11 September 2026
- Monday 21 – Monday 28 September 2026
- Monday 5 – Monday 12 October 2026
- Monday 19 – Monday 26 October 2026
- Monday 2 – Monday 9 November 2026
- Monday 16 – Monday 23 November 2026
- Monday 7 – Monday 14 December 2026
Each course is six training days within the dates shown. Weekend days are not training days. Training runs from 9.30am to 4pm on each training day. Your joining instructions confirm what to bring and how to find us once you have booked.
Places are limited so that every learner gets proper attention during the practical sessions. If the date you want is full, call us on 01582 958844 and we will add you to the list for the next available course.
What the course costs, and what is included
The course fee is £350.
Included in the fee:
- Six days of classroom and practical training with an experienced tutor
- All four Highfield examinations and the practical physical intervention assessment
- Course workbooks and learning materials
- Your Highfield certificate on successful completion
- Guidance on how to complete your SIA licence application
Not included in the fee:
- Emergency First Aid at Work – £95. This is a mandatory entry requirement. If you already hold a valid first aid certificate you do not need to pay this. See Emergency First Aid at Work.
- SIA licence – £250. This is the cost of obtaining your SIA licence through Skills Pad and includes our administration fee for handling the application with you.
- Travel, parking and refreshments
- Re-sit fees, if you need to retake an examination
Entry requirements
Age
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for an SIA licence.
Identification
You must bring original photographic identification on the first day. We cannot register you with the awarding body without it. Documents we can usually accept include a valid passport, a UK photocard driving licence, a biometric residence permit or a national identity card from an EEA country. If you are not sure what you have is acceptable, call us before you book and we will check it with you.
English language
The examinations are written and taken in English, and the role involves dealing with the public, writing incident notes and giving evidence. You will need English at around B1 / Level 1 standard to follow the course and pass the assessments. We will talk this through with you before you book if you are unsure.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Since April 2021 the SIA has required anyone applying for a new door supervisor licence to hold a valid first aid qualification before they complete their door supervisor training. A current Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW) or equivalent certificate is acceptable.
If you do not already hold one, you can add our Emergency First Aid at Work course for £95 when you book.
What you will learn
The qualification is made up of four units.
Unit 1 – Working in the private security industry
- The purpose and role of the Security Industry Authority and how licensing works
- The law as it applies to private security, including your powers and their limits
- Health and safety, fire safety and emergency procedures
- Communication skills, record keeping and working as part of a team
Unit 2 – Working as a door supervisor
- Licensing law, licensable activities and the responsibilities of a licensed premises
- Searching people and property, and dealing with prohibited items
- Drug awareness, recognising vulnerability and safeguarding customers
- Queue management, ejections, crowd safety and counter terrorism awareness
- Preserving a scene and working alongside the police and emergency services
Unit 3 – Conflict management
- Recognising the signs that a situation is escalating
- De-escalation, negotiation and problem solving under pressure
- Communicating assertively without inflaming a situation
- Post incident procedures, reporting and personal wellbeing
Unit 4 – Physical intervention skills
- Reasonable, proportionate and lawful use of force
- Low level restrictive skills and disengagement techniques
- Escorting and holding techniques, and recognising the risks of restraint
- Practical assessment, supervised throughout by your tutor
Unit 4 is physical. Wear comfortable clothing and flat, closed footwear on those days, and tell your tutor in advance about any injury or medical condition that may affect your ability to take part.
How you are assessed
Units 1, 2 and 3 are assessed by multiple choice examinations, which you sit at our centre at the end of the relevant sessions. Unit 4 is assessed by practical demonstration. Your tutor prepares you for every assessment during the course, and mock questions are worked through in class.
If you do not pass an examination first time, you can re-sit it. A re-sit fee applies, and we will explain the cost and the next available date at the time.
Applying for your SIA door supervisor licence
Once Highfield has issued your certificate, you can apply to the Security Industry Authority for a front line door supervisor licence. The application involves confirming your identity, giving a five year address history and consenting to a criminal record check.
Skills Pad can handle this for you for £250, which includes our administration fee. You can also apply directly to the SIA yourself if you prefer. See our SIA licence badge application page for more detail.
Please note: completing this course does not guarantee that you will be granted a licence. The SIA decides every application on its own merits, and a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you. If you have concerns about your history, speak to us before you book and we will give you honest guidance.
Where you will train
Skills Pad, 33 Park Street West, Luton, LU1 3BE
- By train: around a ten minute walk from Luton railway station.
- By bus: Luton Interchange and the town centre stops are a short walk away.
- By car: Luton town centre car parks are within walking distance. There is no on-site parking.
Learners travel to us from Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Watford and north London.
Where a door supervisor licence can take you
A front line door supervisor licence is the most widely used SIA licence in the UK, because it covers door supervision and also allows you to carry out security guarding work. Licence holders work in nightclubs, bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, arenas, music festivals, conferences, retail sites, student venues and private functions, on employed, agency and self employed terms.
Pay rates vary considerably by region, venue, employer and shift pattern, so we do not quote a figure here. Your tutor can give you a realistic picture of what employers in Bedfordshire and north London are currently paying.
Progression after this course
- Keep your licence current. Before you renew, you will need the SIA Door Supervisor Refresher.
- Add a second licence. The SIA CCTV Operators Course qualifies you for public space surveillance work and opens up control room roles.
- Move into supervision. With experience, door supervisors progress into head door, supervisor, event control and security management roles.
What previous learners say
Our reviews are published on Google rather than hand-picked onto this page, so you can read all of them, including any criticism, with dates and verified accounts. Read the Skills Pad reviews on Google, or see our learner reviews page for what else you can check before you book.
If you would rather speak to someone who has already completed this course, call 01582 958844 and we will ask a recent learner who has agreed to be contacted.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the SIA Door Supervisor course?
Six training days at our Luton centre, spread across the date ranges listed above. Weekend days within those ranges are not training days.
Do I need first aid before I can do the door supervisor course?
Yes. You must hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent. If you do not have one, add our one day EFAW course for £95 when you book.
Do I need any experience or qualifications to start?
No previous security experience or qualifications are required. You need to be 18 or over, bring acceptable photographic ID and have English at around B1 / Level 1 standard.
How much does the whole thing cost, start to finish?
£350 for the course, plus £95 if you need Emergency First Aid at Work, plus £250 for your SIA licence through us. That is £695 in total if you need everything, or £600 if you are already first aid trained.
Can I pay in instalments?
Talk to us. Call 01582 958844 or message us on WhatsApp and we will explain the payment options currently available.
When will I get my certificate?
Certificates are issued by Highfield once all four units have been passed and your results have been processed. We will keep you updated and tell you as soon as yours is available.
What happens if I fail one of the exams?
You can re-sit it. A re-sit fee applies and we will book you onto the next available assessment date.
Can I work as soon as I finish the course?
No. You need a valid SIA licence before you can work in a licensed role, and that is issued by the SIA after your application and checks are complete, not by us.
Do you train groups for employers?
Yes. If you need to put a team through their door supervisor training, contact us and we will put together a plan and a price for the group.
Book your place
Choose your date above and book online, or speak to an adviser first if you want to check that this is the right course for you.
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Skills Pad, 33 Park Street West, Luton, LU1 3BE • info@skillspad.co.uk
Our office and telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. If your plans change you can move to a later date free of charge once, provided you give more than 5 working days notice. Please read our Booking, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you book.
Useful pages
- All SIA course dates in Luton — every open date for Door Supervisor, Refresher, CCTV and First Aid in one place.
- SIA course prices — what every course costs, what is included, and what the optional extras are.
- SIA training FAQs — licences, first aid, identification, payment plans and certificates answered.
- Security training for employers — group bookings and training arranged around your rota.
- Booking, cancellation and refund policy — your fourteen-day statutory rights, notice periods, transfers and administration fees.
- Check you are eligible for an SIA licence
- Join the course waiting list
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