Why SIA Training Courses Have Transformed Doormans Jobs
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 | Topixia General
SIA training is a vital component of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and raise standards of professional doorman in bars, discos and other common places who rely on protecting their patrons from unruly behaviour.
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 the old image of big burly men standing outside looking menacing is an image rapidly in decline. In fact, woman door staff are in ever increasing demand 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 security 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 licence training which has been made compulsory for anyone who is thinking of a career in door supervision. Whilst an initial burden, it does put those qualified into the very best position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.
The SIA Door supervisor course is available throughout the UK and usually 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.