Our Further your Potential in Security course provides unemployed learners the opportunity to not only gain experience and knowledge in a variety of security related areas, but it will also equip learners with the SIA Licence which is essential to work within the security industry.
It is expected that learners can progress to work in a range of security roles, including Door Supervisors, event security, stadium stewards, festival security and many more.
Portland Training has a commitment to providing impartial Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) for all learners to help them make informed decisions on their own future.
As part of your enrolment process, you will have access to designated IAG staff to provide you with the support needed to help you make an informed decision regarding this course, making sure this it is right for you.
You can find out more about Portland Training’s IAG provision by clicking here.
L2 Award in understanding stewarding at spectator events, Emergency First Aid at Work, SIA Door Supervisor
Security courses are available in various locations, including
- Stoke
- Leicester
- Northampton
- Wellingborough
We regularly add new course locations, even if you cannot see a suitable location above, please still get in touch as we may still be able to help
19+yrs, unemployed and in receipt of government benefits or employed and earning less than the threshold amount.
Must be a full-time resident in the UK and meet other residency criteria.
Initial Assessments in English and Maths and other eligibility checks will be carried out at enrolment.
This course will taught using a range of practical and theoretical units. Assessment criteria will include practical assessments, written assessments and the completion of a portfolio.
If you meet the entry requirement criteria, this course may be fully funded. Meaning you may not have to pay anything.
Portland Training may also be able to access a Learner Support Fund to offer financial support for learners who are facing financial hardship to help pay for things that are not covered in the course funding, such as travel to and from the course venue.
To find out more regarding funding eligibility, please complete the form and a member of the enrollment team will get back to you soon.
The Security (SIA) course is designed for people who would like to pursue a career in the security sector. The course equips learners with the skills needed to find employment in a range of security professions.
Example Career Paths
- Door supervisor
- Event security
- Sports stadium security
- Retail security guard
As part of this course, you will receive impartial advice and support as part of Portland Training’s ongoing Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) provision to enable you to make informed decisions on your future.
You will be assigned a designated Employment & Progression officer whos job it is to offer impartial support and guidance on your next steps. You will also receive ongoing employability training, including important training such as, interview techniques and CV writing.
We also work with a range of local employers to help our learners gain employment on completion of their course.
