SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Barnsley for Security Guards
If you’re working as a Security Guard in Barnsley and need to renew your SIA licence, this one-day Top-Up Refresher course is essential. It keeps your licence valid under the updated SIA regulations introduced in 2025, ensuring you're fully trained and compliant with current industry standards.
You’ll revisit key skills, including emergency procedures, new safety protocols, and updated search techniques, that are critical for site, event, and retail security roles. The training also covers lawful search methods in line with recent SIA guidance, helping you operate safely and effectively.
Our Barnsley training venue is centrally located and ideal for learners from areas such as Honeywell, Kingstone, and Measborough Dike. With quick certification, weekday and weekend options, and flexible booking, it’s easy to complete your refresher without interrupting your work schedule.
Why Book With Us?
- ✓One-day training format — ideal for working professionals with tight schedules
- ✓Fast-track certification — receive your results and certificate soon after completing the course
- ✓Free revision resources and refresher quiz included to boost your pass rate
- ✓Fully compliant with SIA Top-Up requirements — including First Aid and ACT (Counter-Terrorism) modules
- ✓Delivered by trainers with direct experience in guarding construction sites, retail spaces, and public venues
- ✓Trusted by security professionals across South Yorkshire, renewing their SIA licence annually
- ✓Frequent course start dates — including options for evenings and weekends
- ✓Centrally located venue — easy access from Kingston, Measborough Dike, and Honeywell
- ✓Perfect for roles in gatehouse security, mobile patrols, and static guarding positions
Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Barnsley?
Our SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guards in Barnsley takes place at a centrally located venue within easy walking distance of the town centre and primary transport links. It’s an ideal choice for those travelling from nearby villages or commuting in from South Yorkshire towns for licence renewal.
- Approx. 5-minute walk from Barnsley Interchange – offering direct rail and bus services from Leeds, Sheffield, and Wakefield
- Situated close to the Barnsley College campus – a well-known local landmark in the town centre
- Short walk from key areas like Peel Street, Alhambra Centre, and the Glass Works shopping district
- Served by local bus routes including 12A, 66, and 218, with links to villages like Worsbrough, Cudworth, and Royston
How to Reach the Training Venue
Travelling to the Barnsley training venue is convenient and straightforward, thanks to its location near the town centre and excellent transport links.
🚆 By Train:
Barnsley Railway Station is just a 5-minute walk from the venue. There are regular direct trains from Sheffield, Meadowhall, and Wakefield, making it easy for commuters from South and West Yorkshire.
🚌 By Bus:
Situated next to Barnsley Interchange, the venue is easily accessible by local and regional buses, including the 219, 27, and 96. Most routes connect directly to the town centre area.
🚗 By Car:
Reach us easily via the A61, A635, or M1 Junction 37. Parking is available at nearby locations such as the Regent Street Car Park and the Alhambra Shopping Centre. Full directions and parking details will be sent after booking.
Areas Near Barnsley That Our Learners Travel From
The Security Guard Top-Up Refresher course in Barnsley attracts working professionals from across South Yorkshire, particularly those in roles such as manned guarding, mobile patrol, and logistics. With excellent connectivity, it's a preferred choice for many seeking a local licence renewal option.
Common Locations Our Learners Travel From:
North of Barnsley
- Featherstone – approx. 30 mins via A638 / Good bus and rail links
- South Elmsall – around 25 mins via A635 / Connected via Northern Rail
- Upton – approx. 35 mins by road / Access via Badsworth or Ackworth routes
South of Barnsley
- Goldthorpe – approx. 20 mins via A635 / Frequent rail and bus access
- Bolton upon Dearne – around 25 mins by train or road / Strong transport links
- Aston – approx. 40 mins via M1 / Commuter-friendly location
East of Barnsley
- Armthorpe – approx. 40 mins via A635 / Popular with logistics professionals
- Conisbrough – approx. 30 mins by car or local train services
- Bentley (Doncaster) – approx. 35 mins via A19 / Good public transport access
West of Barnsley
- Denby Dale – approx. 30 mins via A635 / Rural access with train services
- Clayton West – around 25 mins via A636 / Quiet commuter village
- Scissett – approx. 35 mins by road / Scenic route via A635
🕒 Estimated journey times are based on average traffic conditions and may vary depending on time of day or public transport schedules.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day refresher course in Barnsley covers all mandatory content required by the SIA to renew your Security Guard licence. It focuses on the practical skills and updated knowledge essential for working safely and legally in today’s security sector.
📘 What You’ll Learn: The training addresses key risks and responsibilities faced by modern Security Officers across static, mobile, and public-facing environments.
- Updated Search Procedures
Learn how to conduct legal and respectful searches in accordance with current legislation and SIA rules, including handling refusals or the discovery of banned items.
- Safeguarding and Public Protection
Recognise signs of vulnerability or abuse and take the correct steps to safeguard members of the public, especially those in isolated or high-risk environments.
- Responding to Terror Threats
Stay informed about current security threats and learn how to respond in emergencies using guidance such as “Run, Hide, Tell” and “See, Check, Notify.”
Security Officer Jobs in Barnsley
Renewing your Security Guard licence in Barnsley through this Top-Up Refresher helps you remain eligible for static and mobile guarding roles across the region. Whether you're working alone or as part of a larger team, demand for trained professionals remains strong across South Yorkshire.
Job opportunities often include:
- Building site guarding near Harborough Hill Road and local regeneration zones
- Out-of-hours security at depots, showrooms, and industrial units along the M1 corridor
- Public-facing roles at libraries, job centres, and community centres throughout Barnsley
- Mobile patrol positions covering business parks, retail units, and civic properties
This course helps you stay compliant and up to date, allowing you to continue working without interruption, especially in non-alcohol licensed venues and static guarding contracts.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for SIA-licensed Security Guards based in Barnsley or nearby areas who need to renew their badge and remain legally eligible to work.
- Professionals with a current or soon-to-expire SIA Security Guard licence
- Former SG badge holders whose licence expired less than 3 years ago
- Returning workers looking to rejoin the industry after a career break
⚠️ If your licence expired over 3 years ago, you’ll need to complete the full Security Guard qualification before reapplying — this refresher alone won’t qualify you.
SIA Top-Up Training Near You in Barnsley (Security Guard Refresher)
This Top-Up Refresher course is ideal for Security Officers in Barnsley and neighbouring areas. It delivers essential updates without the need to travel far, making your licence renewal as convenient as possible.
Delivered by trusted trainers at a central Barnsley venue, the course helps you stay compliant with minimal disruption to your working schedule.
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