Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Updated: 12 Nov 2025 · Category: Training & Licensing
The Door Supervisor Course enables you to work in nightclubs, retail, events and corporate venues, earning up to £15 an hour.
Cost: £600 · Location: Birmingham
Contact: Sabia Kauser — 07804 911061
The Qualification
A Level 2 Award for working as a door supervisor within the private security industry is required by law to apply for an SIA licence to work as a door supervisor.
Who requires this qualification?
Any business selling alcohol — including small pubs, retailers, large nightclubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and sports facilities — may need trained security staff qualified as door supervisors who hold an SIA licence.
Overview
Entry requirements
- 18 years or over
- Current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate meeting the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Language requirements
Learners should have language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) equivalent to:
- B2 Level qualification on the Home Office list of recognised English tests and qualifications
What does the qualification cover?
- Principles of working within the private security industry
- Principles of working as a door supervisor
- Application of conflict management
- Application of physical intervention
Assessment
4 multiple-choice exams and practical assessments. Approx. 61 hours total learning. The SIA requires a minimum of 44 contact hours (6 days) if self-study is undertaken.
Exam breakdown
- Module 1: Principles of working in the private security industry
72 questions · 110 minutes · 70% pass - Module 2: Principles of working as a door supervisor
50 questions · 75 minutes · 70% pass - Module 3: Application of conflict management
20 questions · 30 minutes · 70% pass - Module 4: Application of physical intervention skills
30 questions · 45 minutes · 80% pass + practical assessments
Topics include
- Main characteristics of the private security industry
- Understanding the law and licensing when working as a door supervisor
- Safe working practices and emergency procedures
- Searching people and property
- Keeping vulnerable people safe
- Powers of arrest and incident reporting
- Crime scene preservation
- Non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others
Progression opportunities
- Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
- Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance)
- Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives
- Level 3 Award in the Delivery of Conflict Management Training (RQF)
- Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers
Book Now: Call 07804 911061 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.