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Why Sia Courses Have Changed Door Supervision
February 28, 2010
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 replaced with the name doorman or door supervisor and the old image of big burly men standing outside looking menacing is an image rapidly in decline. In fact, female door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when greeting guests into a venue.
With good sia door supervisor training, the emphasis is heavily put onto conflict resolution without the need 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 over the years is because of SIA training courses which has been made compulsory for anyone who is thinking of 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 the very best position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.
Door supervisor training courses are available throughout the UK and by and large include a three or four days of training 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.
