Best and cheap SIA training

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Hello everyone.
I'm thinking of going through security training and then try and get myself a job in the UK.
I understand there are my companies providing this service but have no idea if they have a good rep.
So I was thinking of going to London around the second week of January (14-17) for some CCTV training and exam and I saw this one: 160 quid at SIA Licence Training for Door Supervisor £99, Security Guard £85 and CCTV SIA License £110
Is this expensive or cheap? Is it a good or bad company?
Is the training hard for a non-native speaker? (any foreigners opinion on this one would be most welcomed)
Is the Hayes and Southall part of London cheap or expensive in terms of accomodation?

I thank you all in advance,
Best regards

H.
 
It seems the training at that location is done by "Get Licensed" you'll find they have been mentioned before on this forum. Also, that company name is similar to another one that I can recommend and I don't think they are connected.
Note that the prices seem to be for training only, you can do SG on a DS licence but not CCTV, which means you have to get two licenses to do SG or DS and CCTV, that'll cost you £330 (£220 for the first one and £110 for the additional one).

Try pyrene on this forum as he is in that area and will be able to put you in touch with good trainers. However, there are loads of people with licenses looking for work.
 
"Best" and "cheap" are not words that go together well.

If you want cheap training, feel free to go with Get Licensed or AAB but be warned both of them just had thousands of certificates pulled over training malpractice.

You get what you pay for.
 
ello mate,

I dont mean to advertise on here, but my training copmany (BK Security) operates in london, mainly east. Several persons on here have been on our courses and could probably say that we take pride in the quality of our courses. We mainly specialise is first aid, physical intervention and handcuffing. However our primary trainer for the DS courses is an ex-bob and long serving DS, so he knows a fair bit about the old law stuff.
If you dont like our course, feel free to come back on here and slag us off :)

If you like, drop me an email on chris@bksecurity.ltd.uk and we can have a chat. and because you are a CPW member, ill be happy to knock off a few quid for you. However please be aware we are no where near the £100 mark! double it :)
 
I have now confirmed that the link above to a company called "Train 2 Protect" has nothing whatsoever to do with the company that is registered with that name. ie. they are using the name of a completely different company, that also trains in the security sector and is highly reputable.

The genuine company is based in Rochester and also trades under the name of T2P International.
 
Thanks to all. :D

So this is definitely a no-no company. Guess I’ll have to re-do my research then. Thanks a lot for the info, no need to spend my life’s savings in a company with a bad rep.

I do have an acquaintance in Bath so he would let me stay in for a few days to do the SIA training course. Any reputable companies there or maybe at Bristol? I’m aiming at February to do this.
 
I've used Get Licenced, through Train 2 Protect.

In simple terms GL advertised a DS course for £185, Train 2 Protect charged £150 for the same course. I found this course great, was by the book, with a good bunch of instructors. I must point out that Get Licensed aren't just a training provider, they're also a booking agent... So basically you may only find out who's training you on the day. Attending a GL course could also get you discounts on other courses, although I opted out as I only want DS for now, plus can't afford anything else, but their advanced PI and handcuffing goes down to £150 once you've done a course.
 
Exerox said:
I've used Get Licenced, through Train 2 Protect.

In simple terms GL advertised a DS course for £185, Train 2 Protect charged £150 for the same course. I found this course great, was by the book, with a good bunch of instructors. I must point out that Get Licensed aren't just a training provider, they're also a booking agent... So basically you may only find out who's training you on the day. Attending a GL course could also get you discounts on other courses, although I opted out as I only want DS for now, plus can't afford anything else, but their advanced PI and handcuffing goes down to £150 once you've done a course.
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First post and an advert for GL - nice one!
How long have you been working as a DS?
 
It's no advert, clearly.
I avoided going directly through GL myself and saved money, but the small part they played in my training was flawless. Did everything they needed to. And I'm a security officer in the newest and biggest retail development in Europe, not a DS. I just wasn't going to miss out on the more valuable license when it was exactly the same price.
 
I have a training company but won't talk about it right now but why not ask to speak to the instructors ask them how long they have been training and how many years they have worked in the area they are training people in. To many people do there teaching qualifications a week after there SIA badges which in my opinion is a load of B0!!0cks. What can they teach you. YOU GEt WHAT YOU PAY FOR
 
Exerox said:
It's no advert, clearly.
I avoided going directly through GL myself and saved money, but the small part they played in my training was flawless. Did everything they needed to. And I'm a security officer in the newest and biggest retail development in Europe, not a DS. I just wasn't going to miss out on the more valuable license when it was exactly the same price.
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So with no experience of actually putting your training in to practice as a DS you're not really in a position to say how good the course was are you. The problem with the SIA courses is that they are so basic that the written material you're given is not adequate and it takes experienced trainers that actually care to give you all the little added extras that you need.
 
littlewoman said:
So with no experience of actually putting your training in to practice as a DS you're not really in a position to say how good the course was are you. The problem with the SIA courses is that they are so basic that the written material you're given is not adequate and it takes experienced trainers that actually care to give you all the little added extras that you need.
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I also find it funny how he said "by the book" do you (Exerox) actually know 'the book' on security training? without knowing the legislation and rules behind it, its impossible to say by the book. It may seem great to you, but on the inside the dodgyest most bent thing ever
 
Pyrene said:
I also find it funny how he said "by the book" do you (Exerox) actually know 'the book' on security training? without knowing the legislation and rules behind it, its impossible to say by the book. It may seem great to you, but on the inside the dodgyest most bent thing ever
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I was presuming he meant the course booklet, ie that very naff handout the SIA consider worthy. OK, its not all bad, its too basic to be useful in a real environment.
 
I don't need DS experience to judge a course, I'd read the module criteria before attending so I knew what I'd be expected to know after, all that was left to find out was how the trainers intended to get it to stick, which they did well (I've taught in the army so observing others methods of instruction just happens automatically). As for the course its-self, yes I agree it's very basic, by the looks of it nothing can prepare you for getting out on the doors. As with anything the real lessons are learned on the job.

For me personally much of the DS course will end up being irrelevant but it's still good knowledge to have and of course down the line DS is open to me. Yes I could have just done SG and still got my job but now I've got that little bit of extra to help me on my way.

IMO though I think physical intervention should be a part of SG training too, dealing with druggie unpredictable shoplifters/thieves must be as common as ejecting drunk unpredictable revellers.
 
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