SIA training is an integral part of the British. This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and it is part of the overall strategy to move away from the old image of tough mean and large looking men providing unregulated security and moving towards ways of avoiding the likelihood of any trouble occurring in the first instance. In fact, woman door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when greeting guests into a venue.
With good door superviser training, the emphasis is heavily put onto conflict resolution and removing any need for for force or violence. In fact, the best form of ensuring safety at any venue is to be aware of any potential problems long before they are ever allowed to develop into anything which can pose a risk to both the people in the venue or the staff.
The raising of standards is largely down to the SIA training courses which has been made compulsory for anyone who is thinking of a career in door supervision. Whilst an initial burden, it does put those people who do get qualified into the very best position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.
The SIA Door supervisor course is available throughout the UK and usually include a three or four days of coaching and include a written examination. Once passed, the participant is able to apply for their SIA badge and subsequently is legally allowed to gain employment either permanently or on a part time basis for one of the thousands of venues requiring their services throughout the United Kingdom.