Security · Level 2 Award
SIA Door Supervisor Bootcamp
Train in Brighton for the Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors, the qualification you need for an SIA licence. The course is fully funded, and once you pass we pay your £204 licence application fee.
- Fully funded
- SIA licence fee included
- 10 days
- Brighton
- Level 2 Award
- Next start Wed 25 Nov
Start dates
Pick your start date
Every course runs in Brighton, is fully funded and includes your SIA licence fee.
Places are first come, first served. Book as soon as you can to secure your spot.
Wed 25 Nov to Sat 5 Dec 2026
Next course- Brighton
Wed 2 Dec to Sat 12 Dec 2026
- Brighton
Wed 20 Jan to Sat 30 Jan 2027
- Brighton
Wed 17 Feb to Sat 27 Feb 2027
- Brighton
Wed 17 Mar to Sat 27 Mar 2027
- Brighton
What's included
Everything is paid for
Door supervisor training and the SIA licence usually cost hundreds of pounds between them. On this bootcamp, eligible learners pay nothing.
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
The nationally recognised qualification the SIA asks for before you can apply for a door supervisor licence.
Your costs
- Classroom training in BrightonAll four units, taught face to faceCovered
- Exams and certificateFour exams plus practical assessmentsCovered
- SIA licence application fee£204, paid by us once you passCovered
You pay£0
How it works
From enquiry to your first shift
Send your details
Pick a start date and send us your details, or give us a call.
We check and book you in
We confirm you are eligible for funding and save your place.
Train and pass
Learn all four units in Brighton, then sit your exams and practical assessments.
Apply for your licence
Apply to the SIA online. We pay the £204 application fee.
Start work
Once the SIA grants your licence, you can work as a door supervisor or security guard.
What you will learn
Four units, one qualification
The bootcamp covers everything in the Level 2 Award. You will learn how the private security industry works, how to keep people safe at licensed venues, and how to stay calm and in control when things get tense.
Physical intervention is taught hands on, with the focus on avoiding force wherever you can and using it safely and lawfully when there is no other option.
How you are assessed
Four multiple choice exams, one for each unit, plus practical assessments. You will write an incident report, show how to search people and use a radio, handle a conflict scenario and demonstrate physical intervention techniques.
- Unit 1
Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
How the industry works: the law, licensing, health and safety, emergencies, and how to recognise and report a terror threat.
- Unit 2
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry
Your role on the door: managing entry, searching people, licensing law, crowd safety and dealing with drugs on the premises.
- Unit 3
Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry
How to read a situation, calm people down and resolve conflict before it escalates.
- Unit 4
Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
Safe, lawful ways to protect yourself and others when there is no other option, practised in the training room.
Also covered
- Searching people and property
- Using radios
- Writing incident reports
- Keeping vulnerable people safe
- Counter terrorism awareness
- Drugs awareness
- Crowd safety
Where it can take you
One licence, plenty of doors
A door supervisor licence covers pubs, clubs and other licensed venues, and it also lets you work as a security guard. A security guard licence does not work the other way round.
Pubs and bars
Managing entry, checking ID and keeping the night safe.
Clubs and music venues
Queues, searches and crowd safety on busy nights.
Festivals and events
Licensed events, from summer festivals to concerts.
Stadiums and arenas
Match days and big crowds at sports and entertainment venues.
Shops and shopping centres
Retail security, covered by the security guarding your licence includes.
Offices and sites
Guarding buildings, warehouses and other premises.
A year, from new starter to experienced. Shifts are mostly evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Source: National Careers Service (opens in a new tab)
Our track record
12 of 12passed their door supervisor qualification
We trained a group of Brighton & Hove Albion staff for their Level 2 Door Supervisor award at the AMEX Stadium. Every one of them passed.
“The SIA training provided by Functional Skills UK was a great success. Their team was highly professional throughout the entire process, delivering tailored, engaging training that directly benefited our workforce.”
Government inspected, June 2026
Independently inspected by Ofsted.Here is what they found.
Ofsted is the official inspectorate for education and skills in England. In June 2026, three inspectors spoke with our learners, tutors and leaders.
From our Ofsted report card
Adult learning programmes
Participation and development
- Exceptional
- Strong standardOur grade
- Expected standard
- Needs attention
- Urgent improvement
What Ofsted says it means“The provider reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.”
Safeguarding standards met
“Leaders and staff promote an inclusive culture in which adult learners from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected and supported to succeed.”
“High numbers of learners achieve employment.”
Quoted word for word from Ofsted’s report on Functional Skills UK, published July 2026.
Read the full report (opens in a new tab)Before you apply
Check you can join
Who can join for free
- Aged 19 or over
- Living in England
- Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- Not enrolled on another government funded course
What the SIA checks
The Security Industry Authority decides who gets a licence. Before issuing yours, it checks that you:
- are aged 18 or over
- have the right to work in the UK
- can prove your identity and address history
- pass its criminal record checks, including a check from any country you lived in for 6 months or more in the last 10 years
Common questions
Is the course really free?
Yes, if you are eligible. Your training, exams and certificate are fully funded, and once you pass we pay your £204 SIA licence application fee. You need to be aged 19 or over, living in England, have lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years and not be enrolled on another government funded course.
What does licence fee included mean?
Once you pass, you apply to the SIA for your door supervisor licence and we pay the £204 application fee. The SIA then runs its own identity, right to work and criminal record checks and decides whether to grant the licence. The SIA does not refund the fee if an application is refused, so check its criteria before you apply.
What qualification will I get?
The Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry. It is the qualification the SIA asks for before you can apply for a door supervisor licence.
Can I get a licence with a criminal record?
Possibly. A criminal record does not automatically stop you getting a licence. The SIA looks at each case, including how serious and how recent any offences are. If you have lived abroad for 6 months or more in the last 10 years, you also need a criminal record certificate from that country. Talk to us before you book and we will point you to the SIA guidance.
How long does the licence take, and how long does it last?
Once the SIA starts its checks, it aims to decide applications in an average of 10 working days. Overseas records or extra checks can take longer. Your licence lasts 3 years.
Can I work as a security guard with a door supervisor licence?
Yes. A door supervisor licence also covers security guarding, so you can work in shops, offices and other sites as well as pubs, clubs and events.
Book your fully funded place
Pick a start date and send us your details, or call the team on 01273 526996.