SIA training is an integral part of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and improve standards of full time doorman in nightclubs, bars and other establishments where the likelihood of disorderly behaviour is seen to be likely.

It is no longer allowed for individuals to act as a “bouncer” (as it’s traditionally referred to) without the appropriate training and qualifications. This term of course has been replaced 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, female 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 superviser training, the emphasis is on conflict resolution without the need for force or violence. 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 licence training which has been made compulsory for all door staff wanting a career in door supervision. Whilst this is course an expense and large commitment at first, it does put those people who do get qualified into a superb position to get long term employment in an improved working environment.

Door supervisor training courses are available throughout the UK and by and large 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 from then on is licenced to gain employment either permanently or on a part time basis for one of the hundreds of venues which need door staff on a regular basis throughout the UK.

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