SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Birmingham for Security Guards
Working in Birmingham and need to renew your SIA Security Guard licence? This one-day Top-Up Refresher course meets the latest 2025 requirements, making it easy to stay licensed and job-ready.
You’ll cover updated safety procedures, emergency response skills, and effective search techniques, with scenario-based training designed to reflect real-world situations in today’s security roles.
We offer two convenient training venues in Birmingham: one close to the city centre on Hatchett Street (B19 3NY), and another in Tyseley on Warwick Road (B11 2JR). Whether you're based in Perry Barr, Sparkhill, Solihull, or Edgbaston, you'll find a location that suits your schedule. With experienced trainers and full learner support, renewing your SIA licence in Birmingham is stress-free and straightforward.
Why Book With Us?
- ✓ One-day course format — efficient, focused, and designed to minimise time off work
- ✓Central Birmingham venue easily reachable by train, bus, or car
- ✓ Flexible training options — weekday and weekend sessions available
- ✓ Refresher aligned with 2025 SIA requirements, includes counter-terror and First Aid units
- ✓ Trainers with frontline experience in retail, logistics, and public venues
- ✓ Course content tailored to real-world guarding scenarios across Birmingham
- ✓ Boost your success with free prep materials and an online refresher quiz
- ✓ High learner satisfaction — strong pass rates and supportive tutor team
- ✓Instant booking confirmation and joining instructions, no waiting around
- ✓ Trusted by security professionals across Birmingham and the West Midlands
Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Birmingham?
The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in Birmingham is delivered at two accessible training venues within the city. Whether you're based in Handsworth, Solihull, Sparkbrook, or Edgbaston, both locations offer a convenient solution for renewing your licence close to home.
Birmingham training venues include:
- Birmingham – Central: 89–91 Hatchett Street, Birmingham, B19 3NY
- Tyseley: Invicta House, Warwick Road, Birmingham, B11 2JR
All venues offer:
- ✓ Easy access via Birmingham’s main roads, including the A38 and A45
- ✓ Nearby public transport links — ideal for those arriving by train or bus
- ✓Local cafés, supermarkets, and takeaway options are just minutes away
- ✓ Well-connected locations suitable for learners from across the West Midlands
How to Reach the Training Venue
Our Birmingham training venues are easy to reach, whether you're using public transport or driving:
🚆 Train: Both venues are close to local rail stations. Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham New Street are conveniently located in the city centre, while Tyseley Station is just a short walk from the Tyseley site.
🚌 Bus: Regular bus routes such as the 4, 37, 58, and 97 serve surrounding areas including Aston, Acocks Green, and Small Heath. Stops are located within minutes of each venue.
🚗 By Car: Easily accessible from major roads like the A38, A41, and A45. On-street and limited off-street parking is available nearby—please check local signs for restrictions and fees.
Areas Our Learners Commonly Travel From
We welcome Security Guard learners from all over Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region — from city centre professionals to frontline staff based in surrounding suburbs. Both venues are easily accessible, making them popular with learners from dozens of nearby areas. Common locations our learners travel from:
Central & North Birmingham
- Handsworth – 10 mins to Hatchett Street via A34 or bus 11A
- Perry Barr – 15 mins via local bus or train to Birmingham Snow Hill
- Aston – 5–10 mins by car or bus to the Central venue
- Nechells – quick access via B4114 or bus 66 to the city centre
- Erdington – approx. 20 mins via Chester Road and A5127
South & East Birmingham
- Tyseley – walking distance to the Warwick Road training venue
- Acocks Green – 5 mins by train or 10 mins by car to Tyseley
- Small Heath – 10–12 mins to both venues via Coventry Road
- Yardley – approx. 15 mins by car or bus to Tyseley
- South Yardley – easy access via A45 and local buses
West Birmingham & Nearby Areas
- Edgbaston – 15–20 mins to Central venue via A38
- Harborne – approx. 25 mins by car or direct bus routes
- Quinton – 30 mins via A456 and city centre connections
- Smethwick – 20 mins by train or bus to the city centre
- Bearwood – 25 mins to Hatchett Street by bus or car
Surrounding Towns & Boroughs
- Solihull – 25 mins via train to Tyseley or by car via A41
- Sutton Coldfield – 30 mins to Central venue via train or A5127
- Walsall – approx. 35 mins by train to Birmingham Snow Hill
- West Bromwich – 30 mins by tram or bus to the city centre
- Dudley – 40 mins via A457 or Metro service to Birmingham
🕒 Travel times are approximate and may vary depending on route, service, or traffic conditions.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day SIA Top-Up course in Birmingham updates your core skills and ensures you meet the current renewal requirements for Security Officers. It focuses on practical, real-world scenarios relevant to today’s frontline roles.
📘 What You’ll Learn: Each topic reflects updated industry standards and is delivered by trainers with experience in manned guarding, logistics, and facilities security.
- Search Procedures Refresher
Learn how to search individuals and property legally and safely, including how to handle non-cooperation and escalate situations when necessary.
- Safeguarding and Vulnerability Awareness
Recognise signs of exploitation, neglect, or abuse, and take the correct steps to protect individuals, especially in lone-worker or public-facing environments.
- Responding to Modern Threats
Improve your preparedness for emergencies, including how to act during incidents involving terrorism or suspicious behaviour. Familiarise yourself with 'See, Check, Notify' and 'Run, Hide, Tell'.
Security Officer Jobs in Birmingham
Updating your SIA licence with this Top-Up Refresher ensures you're eligible for a wide range of private security jobs in Birmingham and nearby areas.
Many Security Officers go on to work in roles such as:
- Patrolling and access control at transport hubs like Birmingham Coach Station or Moor Street Car Park
- Static guarding at industrial estates in areas like Tyburn or Bordesley Green East
- Customer-facing security in shopping centres such as The Fort and One Stop Perry Barr
- Facilities and building security at student accommodation and corporate parks in Eastside or Digbeth
This course ensures you stay job-ready for the region’s ongoing demand in retail, transport, and facility security roles.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for existing SIA-licensed security officers. You should take this course if:
- Your Security Guard licence is due to expire in the next 4 months
- Your licence expired within the past 3 years, and you want to return without repeating the whole course
- You want to stay legally compliant and confident in your role
⚠️ If your licence expired more than 3 years ago, you’ll need to complete the full Security Guard qualification before applying again. This Top-Up alone won’t be sufficient.
SIA Top-Up Training Near You in Birmingham (Security Guard Refresher)
Whether you’re working in East Birmingham, commuting from Walsall, or based in the city centre, this Top-Up Refresher is a fast, local way to stay compliant with SIA regulations.
Delivered in one day and focused on real-world application, it’s the smart way to keep your badge valid and your skills sharp, without unnecessary travel or delay.
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