Why Door Staff Training Has Changed Doormans Jobs
SIA training is a vital component of the UK’s] government’s attempts to regulate and improve standards of professional doorman in nightclubs, bars and other common places who rely on protecting their patrons from unruly behaviour.
It is no longer allowed for individuals to act as a “bouncer” (as it’s traditionally referred to) without the appropriate training and qualifications. This term of course has been superceded with the name doorman or door supervisor and the old image of big burly men standing outside looking menacing is an image rapidly in decline. In fact, female door staff are in ever increasing demand as they are deemed a far more friendly face when greeting guests into a venue.
With good door supervisor training, the emphasis is heavily put onto conflict resolution without the need for forceful control to ever be required. In fact, the best form of ensuring safety at any venue is to be aware of any potential problems long before they are ever allowed to turn into the kind of situation which can pose a risk to patrons and the door staff.
The raising of standards over the years is because of SIA training courses which has been made obligatory for all door staff wanting a career in door supervision. Whilst an initial burden, it does put those qualified into a superb position to get long term employment in a safe working environment.
SIA courses are available throughout the UK and by and large include a three or four days of coaching and include a written examination. Once passed, the participant is able to apply for their SIA badge and subsequently is licenced to gain employment either permanently or on a part time basis for one of the hundreds of venues requiring their services throughout the United Kingdom.
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