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Can we use techniques not taught during training?

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Can we use techniques not taught during training

I recently posted an article on Linked about an article which appeared in the Guardian ‘North Wales Police Officer punching incident’. Well, the post attracted over 6,000 views with lots of very balanced and descriptive comments. Some challenging whilst others supported the video clip showing the officer punching someone whilst on the ground. Her (now His) Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies … Read more

SIA Changes to Security Licence to Practise Qualifications

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More Info On The SIA Changes For Security Licence to Practise Qualifications From April 2021

As you are aware there are changes coming into effect from the 1st April with regard to the SIA License Linked Qualifications and I have just had the following email from Pearsons; our Awarding organisation, so I thought that I’d share it with you in case you hadn’t heard anything. The email I received stated the following: “Dear Colleague The … Read more

SIA Changes For Door Supervisors and Security Guards From 1st April 2021

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SIA Changes For Door Supervisors and Security Guards From April 2021

The SIA (Security Industry Authority) has announced changes to Door Supervisors and Security Guard Professionals training and the new specifications can be downloaded from this Dropbox Link – https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9st7u9vygde5khv/AABb17zae_QVw9AuQmdCsOIya?dl=0. For new license applications this comes into effect from April 2021 and for license renewals the additional  ‘top-up training’ will come into effect from October this year (2021). Awarding organisations are … Read more

Can Someone Pass The Physical Intervention Module of The Door Supervisor Course if They Have One Arm or Are in a Wheelchair [Video]

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I’ve just been asked this question today:

“Mark, is can someone pass the physical intervention part of the door supervisors course if they have one arm or if they are in a wheelchair?”

This video answers that question.

Injured Doorman Could Be Homeless By Christmas

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Injured Doorman Could Be Homeless By Christmas

I’ve just received the following message on Facebook, with the permission to share it with you all.

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Eric Baskind – Are ‘Safe Systems’ of Restraint Really ‘Safe’?

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ERIC BASKIND - ARE 'SAFE SYSTEMS' OF RESTRAINT REALLY 'SAFE'

Eric Baskind – Are ‘Safe Systems’ of Restraint Really ‘Safe’? At our Conference on 26 September, Eric Baskind will be talking about the proposed new laws and accreditation schemes for physical intervention. The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill He will be looking at the pros and cons of the new proposed Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill … Read more

What Qualifications Do I Need To Deliver PI Training On a Door Supervisors Course? [Video]

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This video explains clearly what qualifications you need to deliver PI (Physical Intervention) Training on a Door Supervisors Course and follows on from the video – ‘ATTENTION ALL DOOR SUPERVISORS – How You Can Become a QualifIed Physical Intervention Trainer’.

To find out more about our BTEC level 3 REstraint Instructor Award Course go to – www.nfps.info/physical-intervention-trainer-course.

ATTENTION ALL DOOR SUPERVISORS – How You Can Become a QualifIed Physical Intervention Trainer [Video]

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ATTENTION ALL DOOR SUPERVISORS – If you are a door supervisor and you are thinking about or interested in becoming a Level 3 Physical Intervention Trainer so that you can deliver the Physical Intervention Module of the Door Supervisors course then this video is for you because you are exempt 12 hours of training and from taking the exam again.

SIA PI Update on Refresher Training, Licensing, Certification and Extensions [Video]

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For those of you who are SIA PI Trainers I thought I’d let you know about the recent communication that I have had from the minutes of the PI Provider Meeting – 20/28th March 2018 hosted by Tracey Lilley, Quality and Risk Manager, Security Industry Authority.

I have also now received confirmation of this from Pearsons.

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