Highfield - Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry course syllabus.

Category: Security

Level: Intermediate

Highfields security qualifications are fully endorsed by the SIA and regulated by Ofqual, Qualification Wales and CCEA.

This regulated qualification is ideal for anyone wishing to work as a door supervisor as it provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for an SIA licence in this field. Subjects covered include behavioural standards, legislation relevant to the role, search procedures, powers of arrest, recording incidents and crime scene preservation, reducing risk, conflict management, communicating effectively and physical intervention.

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor. It is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications and is supported by Skills for Security, the standards setting body for the security industry and the SIA, which regulates the private security industry.

The main characteristics of the Private Security Industry

the importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements

the role and objectives of a door supervisor

powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor

how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations

good practice to follow after conflict situations

physical interventions and the implications of their use and

the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.

It is divided into 4-units and is assessed through 3 multiple-choice examinations, 1-written test and a practical test. These units are as follows:

Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

Assessed by a multiple-choice examination of 1-hour consisting of 40-questions. Learners must achieve a score of at least 28 out of 40 to pass this unit.

Unit 2: Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry

Assessed by a multiple-choice examination of 1-hour 15-minutes and consisting of 45-questions.Learners must achieve a score of at least 32 out of 45 to pass this unit.

Unit 3: Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry

Assessed by a multiple-choice examination of 30-minutes and consisting of 20-questions.Learners must achieve a score of at least 14 out of 20 to pass this unit.

Unit 4: Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry

Assessed in two parts. Part one is a practical test and part two is a written test set by Highfield. Learners must achieve a 100% pass mark in both tests.