Steven Morrison Learning & Development Consultant

SIA NEWS UPDATE

On July 22nd 2009 the SIA announced that all Door Supervisors will require to undergo refresher training to be able to gain their Licence renewal. This will become a requirement as of June 2010.

All Door Supervisors throughout the entire U.K. will be required to undertake the following:

• Physical Intervention,
• First Aid,
• Bomb Awareness,
• Dealing with 14 to 18 year olds.

Renewing Your Licence (Until June 2010)

If you already hold a door supervisor licence you will need to apply for a new one before your current one expires. Don't wait until after it expires: you need a valid licence to work legally and there's no grace period between licences.

the SIA will accept licence renewals up to four months in advance of when your current licence expires. If your application for renewal is successful and is processed before your existing licence expires, you will not be disadvantaged as the new licence will expire three years after your current licence expires.

If you submit your application earlier than this it will be treated as a new application. If the application is successful your new licence will expire three years from when we grant it. It will not be extended by the time remaining on your current licence.

A licence renewal costs the same as a new application (£245) and requires the same form. There are two ways to request an application form:

By calling 0844 892 1025 (lines open 8am until 8pm Mon-Fri)

Through the SIA Website

Please note that no additional training or qualification is required for this round of renewals until June 2010.

Identification Documents

When you send us your application form you will also need to send your supporting documents - take a look at our checklist for details of what is required. However, you won't need to provide these if you have previously sent any of the following for a successful licence application and you have not changed your name or address since then:

• Signed valid passport of any nationality
• Signed UK photo driving licence (both parts of the full or provisional licence are required)
• Valid UK firearms licence with photo
• HM Forces ID card (UK)

If your name has changed you will need to submit a fresh, complete set of identity documents. If your address has changed you will need to send one group B document showing your new address.

FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION

Fire Safety is a serious matter and the onus is firmly placed upon the responsible person for, in particular

• Duty to take General Fire Precautions.
• To carry out a Fire Risk Assessment (recorded if 5 or more persons employed.)
• Fire Safety Arrangements
• Fire Fighting and Detection
• Capabilities and Training

Failure to comply with these Acts is an offence

We have the following Fire Safety courses that can be tailored to your organisation/company. Our fire safety and awareness training courses have been designed to give your personnel the necessary information, instruction, knowledge and training for them to be competent in basic fire safety safety. Please click on a link below to learn more, or click on the link below to talk to one of our consultants.

Fire Safety Law- Compliance Required

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 Part 3 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 have to be complied with from the 1st October 2006. It means The Employer/Owner has added responsibilities. You must have a Fire Risk Assessment carried out and recorded if 5 or more persons are employed. Staff must be nominated and trained in Fire-fighting and Evacuation procedures. You must also have an Emergency Fire Action Plan.