SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Cambridge for Security Guards
Working as a Security Guard in Cambridge and need to renew your SIA licence? This local, one-day Top-Up Refresher course is mandatory for licence renewal and helps you stay compliant with the SIA’s updated training standards introduced in 2025.
You'll revisit vital topics such as emergency protocols, updated safety measures, and correct search procedures — all essential for security guards working in environments like commercial offices, retail stores, or transport hubs. The course also covers how to conduct lawful and effective searches in accordance with the latest SIA guidance.
Our Cambridge venue is conveniently located for learners commuting from areas such as King’s Hedges, Mill Road, and Romsey. With flexible dates and fast-track certification, you can renew your licence efficiently without travelling far.
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Why Book With Us?
- ✓ One-day course — complete your refresher and start your renewal process quickly
- ✓ Fully SIA-compliant — includes First Aid requirements for licence renewal
- ✓ Delivered by expert trainers with real-world experience in retail and static security
- ✓ High success rates — we support you at every stage of the course
- ✓ Free online refresher quiz — prep with confidence before your exam
- ✓ Central Cambridge venue — easily accessible by train, bus, or bike
- ✓ Frequent course dates — find a session that suits your schedule
- ✓ Ideal for retail, static, gatehouse, and patrol security roles
- ✓ Trusted by frontline security staff across Cambridgeshire
Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Cambridge?
The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards is delivered at a training venue in Cambridge city centre, with convenient access by rail, bus, and road.
- About a 12‑minute walk or 5‑minute cycle from Cambridge Railway Station – direct trains arrive regularly from Bury St Edmunds, Bishop’s Stortford, Ely and King’s Lynn
- Served by Citi 2 and Uni 4 buses, stopping along Mill Road and East Road, both a short stroll from the venue
- Simple car access via the A603 or A1134 (inner ring road) with pay‑and‑display parking on Gwydir Street and Adam and Eve Street
- Plenty of cafés, bakeries and local shops on Mill Road for refreshments during breaks
How to Reach the Training Venue
Whether you’re travelling from within Cambridge or a neighbouring town, you have several convenient ways to arrive on time:
🚉 By Train:
Exit Cambridge Station and follow Station Road onto Hills Road, then turn right onto Mill Road – the venue is roughly a 12‑minute walk.
🚌 By Bus:
Take Citi 2 (Chesterton ↔ Addenbrooke’s) or Uni 4 (Madingley Rd P&R ↔ Cambridge Railway Station). Alight near East Road or Mill Road; the venue is 3‑5 minutes on foot.
🚗 By Car:
Use the A1134 inner ring road, turning off at East Road or Lensfield Road. Short‑stay spaces are available on Gwydir Street, with longer parking at Queen Anne Terrace Car Park (10‑minute walk). Full directions are sent after booking.
Areas Near Cambridge That Our Learners Travel From
The Security Guard Top-Up Refresher in Cambridge draws participants from all over Cambridgeshire and surrounding regions. Whether you work in mobile patrol, logistics, or retail security, our accessible location offers practical, face-to-face training close to home.
Common Locations Our Learners Travel From:
North of Cambridge
- Histon – approx. 15 mins via B1049 / Well-served by bus and bike lanes
- Landbeach – approx. 20 mins via A10 / Quiet rural route with bus access
- Stretham – approx. 25 mins via A10 / Direct bus services available
South of Cambridge
- Whittlesford – approx. 20 mins via A505 / Rail link and bus routes
- Stapleford – approx. 15 mins via B1388 / Local road and bus options
- Fowlmere – approx. 25 mins via A10 and A505 / Drive or carpool access
West of Cambridge
- Grantchester – approx. 10 mins via Barton Road / Easy access by bike or car
- Caldecote – approx. 25 mins via A428 / Local bus connections
- Toft – approx. 20 mins via B1046 / Rural route, popular with commuters
East of Cambridge
- Fordham – approx. 30 mins via A142 / Served by regional buses
- Swaffham Bulbeck – approx. 20 mins via B1102 / Bus and car routes available
- Reach – approx. 25 mins via B1102 / Scenic rural drive
🕒 Estimated travel times are for reference only and may vary due to traffic or transport schedules.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day course delivers all the latest SIA-required content to help you renew your Security Guard licence. You’ll refresh your knowledge on managing modern threats, supporting vulnerable individuals, and performing professional security duties.
📘 What You’ll Learn: This course focuses on the key areas every Security Officer must be up to date with. The training is scenario-based, preparing you for real-life situations.
- Search Procedures
Update your skills for conducting searches safely and legally, including protocols when consent is denied or when handling found items.
- Safeguarding & Vulnerability Awareness
Recognise signs of vulnerability and take appropriate safeguarding actions — from lone individuals to those at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Counterterrorism Measures
Build confidence in identifying suspicious activity and acting under pressure by using methods such as 'Run, Hide, Tell' and 'SCaN' (See, Check, and Notify).
Security Officer Jobs in Cambridge
Finishing your Security Guard Top-Up Refresher in Cambridge keeps you eligible for a wide range of licensed security jobs, especially those in sectors that do not involve alcohol or crowd control.
Typical roles include:
- Retail security at outlets and retail parks, including the Beehive Centre and the Cambridge Retail Park
- Concierge and site security at business premises, housing developments, and office hubs
- Static guarding at logistics hubs, warehouses, or car parks in and around the city
- Security presence at libraries, museums, and other public facilities
Whether you’re returning to work or maintaining your licence for ongoing employment, this course enables you to stay active in the private security industry around Cambridge.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is for anyone with a valid or recently expired SIA Security Guard licence. It's designed for:
- Professionals whose badge is due to expire within 4 months — to avoid work gaps
- Those whose licence expired less than 3 years ago — to return without full retraining
- Qualified Security Guards re-entering the workforce after a break
⚠️ If your badge expired more than 3 years ago, you’ll need to complete the full SIA Security Guard course to requalify — the refresher alone won’t be accepted.
SIA Top-Up Refresher Course Near You in Cambridge (Security Guard Licence)
This one-day Top-Up Refresher is the quickest way to stay SIA-compliant if you're based in or around Cambridge. It’s ideal for those seeking to renew their licence with minimal disruption to their work schedule.
Delivered locally by experienced trainers, this course helps you meet current standards, refresh your knowledge, and maintain your licence to work — all in a single day.
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