Legal Use: The use of handcuffs must comply with relevant laws and regulations surrounding the use of force and restraint techniques. In addition, you can only become qualified by taking the course. But you can take the course at a local venue or online. You can book your SIA training course using the GuardPas App. How do I sign up? Proof of Application: You can provide potential employers with this confirmation/reference number as evidence that you have applied for an SIA licence.

The door supervision course now takes 44 hours over 6 days with self-study, or 52 hours over 7 days without self-study. The new licence-linked qualifications and top-up training reflect what we have learned from extensive research, consultation, and engagement. This took into account the views of approximately 6,000 respondents, and also included: If your ambition is to provide personal protection services as a bodyguard: You will need a Close Protection Licence. Answer: If you fail your SIA exam, don’t worry – you can retake it. Here’s what happens if you fail: New information added to the document, in response to questions raised during a recent webinar. The new information is covered in questions 2.10, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.3 and 7.3.There are minor updates, but the skills remain very similar. 5.2 Has the length of the physical intervention unit for the door supervisor qualification changed?

Close Protection: This licence is for those keen on working as close protection operatives (bodyguards), providing personal protection to individuals or groups who may be at risk. This is one of the more in-depth courses, often lasting up to 18 days. It covers areas like threat assessment, vehicle techniques, and first aid. First aid is already mandatory for licensed close protection operatives. They must have the three-day First Aid at Work qualification. 3.5 Will current training providers provide the first aid training, or will I need to find a separate course?the close protection course includes a bespoke physical intervention unit, as well as material from the door supervision course needed to allow close protection operatives to work as door supervisors Updated the 'First aid training for close protection operatives' list to now include 'First Aid at Work (FAW)'.

By doing this for just a few days when you return to the PROtect app or desktop version of the 40-question test, you will be sure to have improved your scores greatly. Simply rinse and repeat until you are happy with your scores. Use apps to save time The new first aid requirement does not change the responsibilities or liabilities of employers or operatives to ensure safe working environments. We are raising the basic required skillset of licence holders, not changing the obligations individuals have to respond in an emergency. 3.10 Will the first aid requirement of the close protection qualification remain the same? We wanted to make the assessment more rigorous. That is why we have included more practical elements such as searching. 1.4 How much will the new training cost?The door supervisor top-up training will be assessed by 3 exams (door supervisor knowledge, terror threat awareness and physical intervention knowledge) plus a practical physical intervention assessment. The new training also includes top-up training for existing license holders, which includes updated content on counter-terrorism and physical intervention.