SIA training is an integral part of the British. This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and it is part of the overall strategy to move away from the old image of tough mean and large looking men providing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, 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 SIA training, the emphasis is on conflict resolution and removing any need for for force or violence. In fact, the best form of security is to be aware of the dangers long before they are ever allowed to develop into anything which can pose a risk to both the people in the venue or the staff.
The raising of standards is largely down to the SIA training which has been made compulsory for all door staff wanting a career in door supervision. Whilst an initial burden, it does put those qualified into a superb position to get long term employment in an improved working environment.
Door Supervision courses are available throughout the UK and by and large involve a three or four days of training as well as 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 thousands of venues which need door staff on a regular basis throughout the UK.