Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of obtaining the BIIAB Level 2 Door Supervision qualification?
"If I am a door supervisor can I also work as a security guard?
Yes as the door supervision level 2 courses enable you to do both, on successful completion of each unit, candidates receive a nationally recognised NCDS level 2 certificate award.
How long is the BIIAB Level 2 Door Supervision training course?
The course in total will take 30 Hours minimum contact time (36 Guided Learning Hours) this will include the completion of the following units:
- Working in the private security Industry
- Working as a Door supervisor
- Conflict management for the private security Industry
- Physical Intervention for the private security Industry
Where can I take it, and how much will it cost?
You can apply to take the NDS Level 2course through a wide range of BIIAB and SIA approved centre's. The cost of courses is set by each approved centre. A handbook is available which outlines the content of the course, and contains all the knowledge required to pass the examination
What does the BIIAB Level 2 Door Supervisor assessment involve?
To get one of the qualifications linked to door supervisor licensing, you will need to attend and take four training modules and pass three exams. The course may be delivered over 38 guided learning hours, 30 hours of which should be contact hours (as detailed below:
Core Learning for Common Security Industry Knowledge (10 hours of which 5 hours must be contact time
• Session 1: Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
• Session 2: Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
• Session 3: Fire Safety Awareness
• Session 4: Emergency Procedures
• Session 5: The Private Security Industry
• Session 6: Communication Skills and Customer Care
Door Supervisor Specialist Module (10 hours of which all must be contact time)
• Session 1: Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
• Session 2: Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
• Session 3: Fire Safety Awareness
• Session 4: Emergency Procedures
• Session 5: The Private Security Industry
• Session 6: Communication Skills and Customer Care
Conflict Management Module (8 hours of which 7 ½ hours must be contact time)
• Session 1: Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk
• Session 2: Defusing Conflict
• Session 3: Resolving and Learning from Conflict
• Session 4b: Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Door Supervisors
Physical Intervention Skills Module (10 hours of which 7 ½ hours must be contact time)
• Session 1: Introduction to Physical Skills
• Session 2: Disengagement Techniques
• Session 3: Escorting Techniques
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If you would like to discuss in-company training in more depth our trainers have more than 30 years between them in security and have a wealth of experience as well as life skills.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of our service, please call:
Jamal A Rahman - 07931 919 585