SIA Licence – Full Protection With Par-excellence Services:
A large number of security companies offer security backed with SIA licence. It has become a norm for without a SIA licence the credibility and efficiency of the security company is put in jeopardy.
Security services with licence from Security Industry Authority or SIA licence showcase that they efficiently cover an entire gamut of events, venues and clients. SIA licence obtained as per Private Security Industry Act 2001 assures the authorities that the firms and individuals availing of the services of such security firms are in safe hands and they would get all the required and stipulated services.
Security firms backed by SIA licence receive the benefits of various training programs and reap the subsequent rewards as well as security guards need to be imparted high end training and updated about the most recent technologies to stand up to the exceptions of the clients provide them full protection.
Guards backed by SIA licence are also well equipped to handle a wide range of circumstances, from conflict management to verbal and physical abuse and terrorist threats.
With crime rate increasing incessantly all over the UK it has become impetuous for security firms to obtain SIA licence so that they can offer best of services.
Security firms with SIA licence are able to meet performance targets in a better manner so they can provide improved level of services.
Security is a big concern today and companies and individuals look for complete peace of mind. Therefore SIA licences go a long to spruce up the security firms, empower them to deliver up to the expectations, enable them to deal with situations greatly.
The SIA and Competency Renewal:
Throughout 2009 various consultations were held regarding a fresh approach to competency of newly trained staff and also renewal of existing qualifications – perhaps by means of refresher training.
The training industry, delivering training to licenced operators will most likely be in a position whereby the enforcement of minor changes to SIA training specifications take place. This will lead to the following major changes:
Common units for SIA Training:
It will be possible to acquire the equivalent of APL – accredited prior learning in either CCTV operator, security guard or door supervisor training courses, due to the new “common unit” system which will most likely contain units such as health and safety, fire training and other modules that overlap within the three qualifications.
Physical Intervention and First Aid Training:
SIA Licence Training will incorporate more physical intervention, a rather contentious issue, aimed at increasing the skillset of all SIA licenced operatives within the security industry.
Implications on SIA Training organizations:
Teaching staff, delivering SIA licence qualifications will need to undergo a fair amount of CPD in order to cover the new curriculum effectively – which is indeed welcomed, that is if indeed a solution will be available through all awarding body and not just through those who might want to take advantage on having an exclusive right to provide physical intervention training to SIA Training providers.
AAB Training is at the forefront of providing solutions for competency renewals across all sectors, aimed at assisting operatives in maintaining their SIA licence as well as enhancing skills in the workplace. We provide continuous professional development for Door Security, Corporate Security, Maritime Security, Close Protection, CCTV, Wheel Clamping and Security Management consultancy.
SIA Licence application:
Upon completing the course you will be given advice on how to obtain the SIA licence.