Published: 17 December 2009
Higher Standards for UK Door Supervisors
Plans to raise standards by introducing additional training for UK door supervisors form part of a Home Office consultation launched recently.
The aim of the new proposals is to protect the public by raising standards of training across the industry.
Additional training will include physical intervention, first aid, special considerations when dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has already included the additional training elements as part of the new qualifications being introduced from June 2010.
The consultation proposes making the additional skills a requirement for existing door supervisors in the form of top-up training that must be taken before renewing their licence.
This would also apply to those who have an existing qualification and want to apply for a licence for the first time.
Home Office Minister Alan Campbell said:
"Door supervisors deal directly with members of the public, often working in difficult situations where conflict can arise.
It is vital that they are properly equipped to carry out their role and meet the challenges they face to better protect the public.
These proposals aim to improve public safety and raise standards of training for door supervisors.
Bill Butler, SIA chief executive, said:
"We welcome these proposals, many of which were suggested by the Industry.
They understand the challenges faced by door supervisors and the skills needed to carry out their duties professionally, whilst protecting the public.
We are encouraging those working in the door supervision sector, training providers and stakeholders to contribute to this important piece of work."
The consultation document and impact assessment set out three options for training for existing door supervisors:
· do nothing
· introduce top-up training for door supervisors as a requirement for licence renewals
· as above, but with an additional requirement for refresher training (in physical intervention) each time door supervisors renew their licences subsequently
The consultation paper puts forward option three as the preferred option.
This will improve public safety in situations of conflict where door supervisors are involved. The draft impact assessment sets out the costs and benefits identified in taking forward this option.
If the decision is made to implement the proposals, top-up training will be compulsory for all door supervisors from May 2011.
The SIA will work with awarding bodies to ensure training is available from October 2010.
The consultation closes on 23 March 2010.
Further information
Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Top-up Training for Door Supervisors - A Consultation Paper
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