Door Supervisor Top-Up Course | AIB

Course Guidelines

Holders of the SIA Door Supervisor licence are required to refresh their skills and stay abreast of new practices through a refresher (Top Up) course every 3 years.

The two day Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) is for learners who currently hold an SIA Door Supervisor licence that is approaching expiry, or has expired within the previous 3 years. Successful completion of the course will allow you to apply for a new 3 year SIA licence.

The Top Up course includes physical intervention techniques, their implications and risks as well as how to mitigate the risks, terror threats and appropriate action and equipment relevant to door supervisors.

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What the Course Covers

Terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

Use of equipment relevant to a door supervisor

Actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents

physical interventions and the implications of their use

The risks associated with using physical intervention

How to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention

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Course Breakdown

Unit 1. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

1. Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

1.1 Identify the different threat levels

1.2 Recognise the common terror attack methods

1.3 Recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat

1.4 Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items

1.5 Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity

1.6 Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour

Unit 2. Principles of Using Equipment as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry

1. Know how to use equipment relevant to a door supervisor

1.1 Recognise equipment used to manage venue capacity

1.2 Recognise the different types of personal protective equipment relevant to the role of a door supervisor

1.3 State the purpose of using body-worn cameras (BWC)

1.4 Identify how to communicate effectively using relevant equipment

1.5 Demonstrate effective use of communication devices

2. Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents

2.1 Know government guidance in relation to global (or critical) incidents

Unit 3. Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry

1. Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use

1.1 State the legal implications of using physical intervention

1.2 State the professional implications of using physical intervention

1.3 Identify positive alternatives to physical intervention

1.4 Identify the differences between defensive physical skills and physical interventions

2. Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention

2.1 Identify the risk factors involved with the use of physical intervention

2.2 Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) and psychosis

2.3 State the specific risks associated with positional asphyxia

2.4 State the specific risks associated with prolonged physical interventions

3. Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention

3.1 State the specific risks of dealing with physical intervention incidents on the ground

3.2 Identify how to deal with physical interventions on the ground appropriately

3.3 Identify ways of reducing the risk of harm during physical interventions

3.4 State the benefits of dynamic risk assessment in situations where physical intervention is used

3.5 State how to manage and monitor a person’s safety during physical intervention

3.6 State the responsibilities of all involved during a physical intervention

3.7 State the responsibilities immediately following a physical intervention

3.8 State why it is important to maintain physical intervention knowledge and skills

Upcoming Door Supervisor Top-Up Courses

“DJ started with us in 2017 as a steward for our summer events. When AIB Training introduced door supervisor courses, DJ’s interest grew as it opened up more work opportunities year-round. With his DS license secured, DJ continued to work events as a seasoned licensed operative, honing his skills alongside fellow staff members. Following the summer season, DJ took on the role of team leader at MK Lightning for three years, contributing to events like Ultra White Collar Boxing and Reggaeland. As time went on, AIB offered DJ a permanent position at Westcoast in Milton Keynes, where his accumulated experience led him to become a site supervisor.”

DJ Walford

“AIB Training places great emphasis on internal promotion, actively partnering with our Security division to ensure that every member of our team has the chance to advance their skills. To date, we’ve empowered over 20 of our stewards to step into SIA Licensed door supervisor roles and facilitated the progression of 5 door supervisors to SIA Licensed close protection positions. Moreover, we’ve provided training for 5 door supervisors to attain their Medical Certification in Level 3 First Response Emergency Care “FREC” . Our commitment to fostering career growth within our ranks underscores our dedication to cultivating a highly skilled and experienced workforce within the industry.”

AIB Security Staff

“Carla started at AIB in August 2023 as a steward for Reggaeland in Milton Keynes. She worked various events across the summer, gaining experience. AIB security noticed her hard work and trained her for a DS badge to expand our licensed staff. Carla completed her DS course while stewarding at MK Lightning and was promoted upon receiving her badge. Now, she works weekends at MK Lightning in a response role, as well as learning from experienced guards during events. Encouraging women in security is vital as demand grows.”

Carla Deriscott