Training & Development

Door Supervisors and top-up

Introduction

In the realm of security management, continuous learning and development upskilling are essential to keep up with evolving threats and challenges. Security Management South West Limited (SMSW) is a company that places a strong emphasis on professional development, offering a range of specialised courses through their Training Academy

Door Supervisor Courses: A Gateway to Security Excellence

The Door Supervisor Course offered by the SMSW Training Academy is specifically designed for individuals aspiring to become licensed Door Supervisors and Security Officers. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these challenging and critical role and goes far and above the minimum standards.

Key Components of the Door Supervisor Course:

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge:

Participants gain a deep understanding of the legal responsibilities and obligations associated with the role of a door supervisor. This includes crowd management regulations, licensing laws, and procedures for handling incidents.

Conflict Management:

Door supervisors often encounter challenging situations that require effective conflict management. The course provides techniques for de-escalation, communication, and handling confrontations professionally.

Physical Intervention:

In situations where verbal communication is not enough, door supervisors must be able to use physical intervention techniques safely and responsibly. The course includes training in physical restraint methods following legal guidelines.

First Aid

Introduction

In high-pressure situations, having skilled first responders who can provide immediate medical assistance can be a matter of life and death. Security Management South West Limited (SMSW) recognises the critical importance of emergency first aid training and has integrated it into their Training Academy

Key Components of the Training:

Basic Life Support (BLS):

Participants learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) effectively, a life-saving technique used to maintain blood circulation and provide oxygen to the brain during cardiac arrest.

Dealing with Choking:

The course covers procedures to handle choking incidents, ensuring that participants can respond promptly to clear an obstructed airway.

Treating Wounds and Bleeding:

You will learn how to provide appropriate first aid for different types of wounds and control bleeding effectively.

Managing Shock:

Participants are trained to recognize the signs of shock and provide immediate assistance to stabilize the casualty’s condition.

Medical Conditions:

The training includes guidance on handling common medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and seizures.

Highfield Qualifications Approved Training Centre

As a Highfield Qualifications Approved Training Centre, we are committed to adhere to their quality assurance standards and to implement a program of continuous improvement in training delivery and assessment. We are currently registered to provide Highfield Qualifications Accredited Training programs leading to the following sample qualifications:

Courses can be booked here

Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry
Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
Full list of available qualifications here