SIA and PCO

SIA

Security Industry Authority

SIA licensing ensures that private security operatives are 'fit and proper' persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job.
Whether or not an individual requires a licence is determined by the role that is performed and the activity that is undertaken. These are described fully in Section 3 and Schedule 2 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (as amended).
To obtain a Security Guard Licence you must book and attend a SIA Security Guard licence course, ass the course and get certified and complete the SIA application

If the SIA Security Guarding Licence and become a Security Guard a Security Guard Course is needed. This allows you to work both in the public and private sector as a security guard officer. Yiru roles can include, key holding, manned guarding and static guarding.

Working as a Door Supervisor consists of: Civil and Criminal law,Arrest, Drugs awareness,Stop & search, ,Recording incidents and Crime Scene preservation and Licensing Law.

The CCTV Operative course is designed by the Security Industry Authority to help people fully encompass their function within the security industry. The course costs of learning the practical use of CCTV equipment and systems.

Close Protection training course revolves around a wide range of skills, anything from operational planning and reconnaissance, threat assessment, e, to vehicle techniques, search procedures and close protection teamwork.

This course is based around the ability to handle emergency and to able to assist those who become sick or injured themselves. This course is assessed by class participation.

PCO

Public Carriage Office

The PCO wants to ensure that all drivers provide not only a professional service but also so that the public is in safe hands when entering into a Private Hire Vehicle in London.

  • If you want to apply for a PCO Licence you will need to meet ALL these requirements.
  • You are at least 21 years old.
  • You have held a DVLA, Northern Ireland or EEA (European Economic Area) driving licence for the last 3 years at least. All applicants who hold a driving licence issued by another Member State of the European Community (EC) or one of the other countries in the EEA are required to obtain a UK counterpart document (DVLA).
  • You meet the meet the Medical Standards outlined for DVLA Group 2, that are similar to what is required for coach, bus and large goods vehicle drivers. In order to confirm that you meet these medical standards you need to have a full medical check with your GP.
  • You must be of good character. For this, you have to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously known as CRB check) with TMGCRB that proves you are a trustworthy and honest person (Criminal record check).
  • You have evidence that you have the relevant Topographical Skills that you have the necessary route finding and map reading skills necessary for working as a private hire or mini cab driver in London.
  • You must be able to speak, read and understand English, so as to be able to provide a service to the diverse population of London and tourists