Training That Builds
Real Security Careers
Explore Hallmark College’s full range of SIA-focused security and first-aid programmes. Compare course aims, content, duration and suitability before choosing the right route for your career.
SIA CCTV Operator Training
A career-entry course for learners preparing to work in CCTV control rooms, surveillance centres and monitored security environments.
What you will learn
- Operating CCTV systems and monitoring equipment
- Control-room communication and incident procedures
- Data protection, privacy and GDPR responsibilities
- Reviewing, recording and preserving evidence
Best suited to
New entrants seeking surveillance and control-room work, including roles in retail, public spaces and commercial sites.
SIA Security Guard Refresher
Update essential guarding knowledge and prepare for current renewal requirements through focused refresher training.
What you will learn
- Current security procedures and professional standards
- Emergency response and incident management
- Counter-terrorism awareness
- Updated communication and safety practices
Best suited to
Existing security guards who need to refresh their knowledge before renewing or maintaining their licence.
SIA Security Guard Training
Develop the knowledge and practical awareness needed for guarding roles in retail, offices, warehouses and corporate environments.
What you will learn
- Security roles, responsibilities and legal awareness
- Access control and site-security procedures
- Incident reporting and emergency response
- Professional communication and customer care
Best suited to
Learners seeking entry-level guarding roles in commercial, retail, corporate and industrial security settings.
Door Supervisor Top-Up Refresher
Refresh essential door-supervision skills and update your knowledge in line with current safety and renewal expectations.
What you will learn
- Updated door-supervision responsibilities
- Conflict-management refresher techniques
- Emergency first-aid knowledge
- Counter-terrorism and public-safety awareness
Best suited to
Existing door supervisors preparing to renew their licence and update their professional knowledge.
SIA Door Supervisor Training
A broad career-entry programme covering public-facing security, conflict management, physical intervention and first aid.
What you will learn
- Door-supervision duties and legal responsibilities
- Searching, access control and queue management
- Conflict management and physical intervention
- Emergency first aid and assessment preparation
Best suited to
Learners seeking security work in events, pubs, clubs, licensed venues and other public-facing environments.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Learn essential first-response skills for workplace emergencies through practical demonstrations and guided assessment.
What you will learn
- Assessing an incident and managing immediate risks
- CPR and automated defibrillator awareness
- Responding to common workplace emergencies
- Recording and reporting first-aid incidents
Best suited to
Security learners, workplace first-aiders and staff who need practical emergency-response knowledge.
Compare Your Training Options
Use this quick guide to identify which course most closely matches your experience and career goal.
| Course | Ideal For | Duration | Course Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIA CCTV Operator | Control-room and surveillance roles | 3 Days | New Licence | £220 |
| Security Guard Refresher | Existing security guards | 1+ Day | Refresher | £200 |
| SIA Security Guard | Retail, office and static guarding | 4 Days | New Licence | £250 |
| Door Supervisor Refresher | Existing door supervisors | 2 Days | Refresher | £250 |
| SIA Door Supervisor | Events and public-facing security | 6 Days | New Licence | £300 |
| Emergency First Aid | Workplace emergency-response skills | 1 Day | Level 3 | £80 |
Still Unsure Which Course Is Right?
Tell our team whether you are entering the industry, renewing a licence or developing workplace skills.