🛡️ SIA Top-Up Refresher Course for Security Guards

If your SIA Security Guard Licence is about to expire, this 1-day refresher course is essential.
It’s designed to bring your training up to date and ensure you meet the latest SIA requirements for licence renewal.

Previously known as the “Top-Up” course, this updated version reflects new risks and responsibilities in the modern security landscape.

🔄 What’s New in the Updated Course?

The revised course includes new modules to prepare you for today’s security challenges:

• Terror Threat Awareness – Spot, report, and respond to potential threats

• Advanced Search Techniques – Conduct security checks confidently and lawfully

• Vulnerability Awareness – Understand safeguarding issues like spiking and how to respond

• Enhanced Physical Intervention Skills – Manage conflict safely and within the law

These are now mandatory to keep your SIA licence valid.

✅ Course Requirements

Before attending, you must:

• ✔️ Complete the ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning (Free online modules — bring your certificates with you)

• ✔️ Watch the SIA-supplied e-learning videos (We’ll send these before your course)

📊 Course Format & Assessment

• Duration: 1 Day

• Delivery: In-person classroom session

• Assessment: Written exams + practical skill demonstration

• Price: No change — we’ve kept it affordable

🩺 First Aid Requirement

You must hold a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate to attend the refresher training.
Your certificate must be valid for at least 12 more months on the day of training.

Don’t have one?
You can book a First Aid course as part of your training package. Just let us know at the time of booking.

Not sure if your First Aid certificate is valid?
Contact us on 0207 078 7259 and we’ll check for you.

💡 Want to Prepare Early?

We offer a free online First Aid refresher course to help you brush up before training day.
This is optional and does not replace your EFAW qualification, but it can give you a head start and boost your confidence.

⚠️ Don’t Let Your Licence Expire

You can’t renew your SIA Licence without completing this Top-Up Refresher Course.
Secure your place now to stay compliant, up to date, and job-ready.

• 📘 Course Content: Security Officer Top-Up Refresher

  The SIA Security Officer Top-Up Refresher Course includes one key unit, designed to update your skills and ensure you remain fully compliant with current industry standards.

  🧠 Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

  This unit covers essential updates in:

  • Security legislation and best practices

  • Threat awareness and emergency procedures

  • Conflict management and communication skills

  • Vulnerability and safeguarding responsibilities

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  📝 Assessment Method

  You will be assessed through:

  • Multiple-choice exams

  • Practical skills demonstrations

  Successful completion is required to renew your SIA Security Guard Licence.

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