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SIA Licensing Course (UK) 2026

This course explains how Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing works for anyone thinking about a job in UK private security. It covers who needs a licence, the licence types, the application checks, licence-linked training and the conditions you must follow. It is background knowledge only: it does not give you a licence or count as licence-linked training.

  • Cursus
  • Verenigd Koninkrijk
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

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Begin met de lessenSIA Licensing Course (UK): Lessons: ongeveer 30 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • Explain the SIA's role and the main offences in the Private Security Industry Act 2001
  • Decide whether a role needs a licence and which type
  • Describe the checks the SIA makes on applicants
  • Identify the licence-linked training and first aid each licence needs
  • Follow the licence conditions on wearing your licence and reporting changes

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    The SIA's licensing powers and the offences you must avoid are set out in which Act of Parliament?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Private Security Industry Act 2001

    The Private Security Industry Act 2001 created the SIA (section 1), sets out its licensing powers and makes unlicensed work an offence (section 3).

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    A client wants proof that a security company has met the SIA's quality standards. What can the client check?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Whether it is on the SIA register of approved contractors

    The Approved Contractor Scheme is a voluntary quality scheme. The SIA publishes a searchable register of approved contractors.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    Under section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, what is the maximum penalty in a magistrates' court for working in a licensable role without a licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Up to 6 months in prison, a fine, or both

    Section 3(6) sets a maximum of six months' imprisonment, a level 5 fine, or both, on summary conviction.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    A company knowingly supplies an unlicensed guard to a client. Under section 5, what is the maximum prison sentence on conviction on indictment?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 5 years

    Section 5 makes it an offence to supply security services through unlicensed operatives. The maximum on indictment is 5 years, an unlimited fine, or both.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    A supermarket employs its own security guard directly. Does the guard usually need an SIA licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, in-house work usually does not need a licence

    The SIA says you usually do not need a licence if you are employed directly by the organisation that uses your services, unlike contracted work.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    Which role needs an SIA licence even when the worker is employed in-house?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Door supervision at licensed premises

    Door supervision at premises licensed to sell alcohol for drinking on site, or to provide regulated entertainment, needs a licence whether in-house or contracted.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    In which part of the UK is vehicle immobilising (wheel clamping) still a licensable activity?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Northern Ireland

    The SIA licenses vehicle immobilisers only in Northern Ireland, for both in-house and contracted work.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    When can a volunteer do security work without an SIA licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. When it is agreed they get no payment or reward

    The SIA says volunteers do not need a licence if there is a written or spoken agreement that they receive no payment or reward.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    At a contracted event, which task can be done without an SIA licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Checking that people have paid or hold a ticket

    Checking that people have paid or hold an invitation does not need a licence, but refusing entry or removing someone does.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    A door supervisor licence also allows the holder to carry out which other activity?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Security guarding

    The SIA says the door supervision licence includes security guard activities. Close protection and CVIT need their own licences.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A contracted operator watches town centre CCTV to look out for disorder and assaults. Which licence is needed?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Public space surveillance (CCTV)

    A security guarding licence only covers CCTV used against unauthorised access, damage or theft. CCTV used to guard against disorder or assault needs a public space surveillance licence.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Who needs a non-front line licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A manager who does not personally do licensable work

    Non-front line licences are for people who manage, supervise or employ licensable staff, or directors and partners, without doing the work themselves. It also allows key holding.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    An SIA applicant has lived abroad. When must they provide an overseas criminal record check?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. After 6 continuous months abroad in the last 10 years

    If you have lived outside the UK for 6 continuous months or more in the last 10 years, you must provide official overseas criminal record checks.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How does the SIA's Get Licensed booklet describe the 'fit and proper' test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Whether they are more likely than not to be violent or dishonest

    The SIA only grants a licence to people it considers fit and proper. It asks whether the applicant is more likely than not to be violent, dishonest or otherwise put the public at risk.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Most SIA licences last 3 years. Which licence lasts only 1 year?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Vehicle immobiliser

    The SIA says most licences last 3 years, but vehicle immobiliser licences last 1 year.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    If the SIA refuses your application, where can you appeal?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To a magistrates' court (sheriff court in Scotland)

    The Get Licensed booklet says applicants generally have 21 days to appeal to a magistrates' court or, in Scotland, a sheriff court.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which licence can be applied for without a licence-linked qualification?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Key holding

    Front line licences need a licence-linked qualification. Key holding and non-front line licences do not.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What level is the licence-linked qualification for close protection?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A Level 3 Certificate

    Close protection needs the Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives. Door supervision, security guarding and CCTV use Level 2 Awards.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A learner is about to start door supervisor training. How long must their first aid certificate still be valid?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 12 months from the start of the training

    Door supervisor and security guard learners need EFAW or FAW that is valid for at least another 12 months from the start of licence-linked training.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    For a first-time licence application, how recent must the licence-linked qualification be?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Gained within the last 3 years

    First-time applicants must have gained their qualification within the last 3 years.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How early can you apply to renew an SIA licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Up to 4 months before it expires

    You can apply to renew up to 4 months before expiry. Any time left on the old licence is added to the new one.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Your security guard licence expired last month. What must you do to work in that sector again?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Apply for a new licence

    You cannot renew a licence unless you have a current licence in that sector. If it has expired, you must apply for a new one.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A store detective works covertly. What does the licence condition say about their front line licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. They must carry it and show it when asked

    Covert workers do not have to wear the licence on show, but they must still carry it and produce it on request.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Under SIA licence conditions, how quickly should you tell the SIA about a new charge or conviction for a relevant offence, if you can?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Within 2 days

    Since December 2025, holders must tell the SIA within 2 days if they can, through their online account.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A licence holder moves house. How long do they have to tell the SIA about the new address?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 7 days

    Changes to your name or address must be reported within 7 days through your SIA online account.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • Working in a licensable role without an SIA licence can lead to up to 6 months in prison, a fine, or both.
  • In-house staff usually do not need a licence, but door supervisors at licensed premises always do.
  • Most SIA licences last 3 years; vehicle immobiliser licences (Northern Ireland only) last 1 year.
  • Door supervisor and security officer learners need a first aid certificate valid for at least 12 months from the start of training.
  • Licence holders must report a relevant charge or conviction within 2 days if they can, and a new name or address within 7 days.

Veelgestelde vragen

Does this course give me an SIA licence?

No. Only the SIA grants licences. For a front line licence you need a licence-linked qualification from an approved training provider, plus the SIA's identity, criminal record and right to work checks. This course is background knowledge only.

Do I need a licence to work as an in-house guard?

Usually not, if you are employed directly by the organisation you guard. Door supervisors at licensed premises are the main exception, and vehicle immobilisers in Northern Ireland also need one.

Will a criminal record stop me getting a licence?

Not always. The SIA looks at the type of offence, the sentence and how long ago it ended, and checks whether you are fit and proper.

When should I renew my licence?

You can apply up to 4 months before it expires. Any time left is added to the new licence. If it has already expired, you must apply for a new licence.

Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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