SIA training is an integral part of the Without the relevant training and qualifications, it is illegal to act as what has traditionally been referred to as a “bouncer”. This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and it is part of the overall strategy to move away from the old image of tough mean and large looking men providing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 actively sought out and recruited as they are deemed a far more friendly face when meeting people into a venue.

With good door supervisors training, the emphasis is on conflict resolution and removing any need for for forceful control to ever be required. In fact, the best form of ensuring safety at any venue is to be aware of the dangers long before they are ever allowed to develop into anything which can pose a risk to patrons and the door staff.

The raising of standards is largely down to the SIA training which has been made obligatory for all door staff wanting 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 by and large involve 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 from then on is legally allowed to gain employment either permanently or on a part time basis for one of the hundreds of venues requiring their services throughout the United Kingdom.