Door Supervisor Training Curriculum

 Unit 1: Working in the Private Security IndustryThis foundational module covers the essential "rules of the road" for anyone entering the profession.

• Legal & Health and Safety: Understanding your responsibilities and staying safe at work.
• Fire Safety Awareness: Learning how to respond to fire emergencies and manage evacuations.
• Emergency Procedures: How to handle workplace accidents and incidents.
• ACT (Action Counters Terrorism): Specialist training on identifying and responding to terrorist threats.

Unit 2: Working as a Door SupervisorThis unit focuses on the specific skills needed for licensed premises (clubs, bars, events).

• The Law & Licensing: Understanding the Licensing Act and your powers of arrest.
• Searching Procedures: Best practices for conducting body and bag searches safely and legally.
• Drug Awareness: Identifying illegal substances and understanding your duty of care.
• Crowd Control: Techniques for managing large groups and preventing crushes.

Unit 3: Conflict ManagementLearn how to solve problems with words before they escalate into violence.

• De-escalation: Using communication skills to calm aggressive individuals.
• Risk Assessment: How to spot "flashpoints" and avoid dangerous situations.
• Post-Incident Management: Proper reporting and providing support after a conflict.

Unit 4: Physical Intervention SkillsA practical, hands-on module teaching you how to physically manage       situations as a last resort.

• Escorting Techniques: How to move a person out of a venue safely.
• Restrictive Holds: Learning non-pain compliant ways to hold a person if they are a danger.
• Self-Defence: Basic principles of protecting yourself while remaining within the law.