Back in April 2021, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) made some changes to the training needed to obtain your SIA Licence. What do these changes include? We’re here to tell you all you need to know…
THE LOW DOWN
The Security Industry Authority announced that they have introduced new, updated qualifications in order to obtain your SIA Licence. This applies to all sectors bar close protection and vehicle immobilisation. The new changes also mean that you must hold a First Aid qualification before you can take the training required for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard SIA Licence.
We can also expect to see some further changes in October 2021 around the introduction of updated close protection qualifications and top-up training required before you can apply for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard SIA Licence.
WHAT DO THE NEW CHANGES MEAN FOR YOU – BEFORE 1 OCTOBER 2021
If you are renewing your Door Supervisor or Security Guarding SIA Licence before the 1st October, then there is no change to the process. If you are not looking to renew but registered for training before the 31st March, then again, there is no change to the process providing you submit your application before the October deadline.
You can find out more information on these changes and how they may apply to you, here.
WHAT DO THE NEW CHANGES MEAN FOR YOU – ON OR AFTER 1 OCTOBER 2021
If you are renewing your Door Supervisor or Security Guarding SIA Licence on or after the 1st October, then you will be required to hold a First Aid qualification that is valid for at least 12 months and take the top-up training as/when required. If you do not hold a First Aid qualification, then you will need to obtain this and take the top-up training or take an SIA Licence course that includes a First Aid qualification.
If you are not looking to renew but registered for training before the 31st March, then you will still need to obtain a First Aid qualification and take the top-up training as/when required. You can find out more information on these changes and how they may apply to you, here.
WHY ARE THE CHANGES BEING MADE?
The Security Industry Authority are making these changes to ensure that people working within the private security industry can:
• Keep the public safe
• Follow new working practices
• Understand recent changes to the law
• Make the best of new technology
WORKING HAND IN HAND
With abuse towards key workers on the rise, our main aim is to work with security professions to ensure to produce calm and not aggression during heightened situations. We entrust the use of SmartTag® and access to the T.A.G Initiative™ to industry trained professionals, and this provides you with added security measures when out in the field. SmartTag contains SmartWater® forensic liquid, which is well known within the criminal fraternity and acts as a strong crime deterrent in itself. In order to become a SmartTag elite, you must hold a valid SIA Licence – proof of this will be required during the sign-up process.
If you or your company could benefit from the use of SmartTag, please contact us to learn more.
