SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guards in Cornwall

SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Cornwall for Security Guards

Need to renew your SIA licence while working as a Security Guard in Cornwall? This one-day Top-Up Refresher course is a legal requirement under the latest SIA regulations introduced in April 2025. It helps you stay compliant, up-to-date, and eligible for license renewal.

The course includes updated training on safety procedures, emergency response, and lawful searching techniques — vital for those working in public venues, construction sites, or retail parks. You'll learn how to conduct effective searches in accordance with the most recent SIA guidelines.

Training is held at a convenient location in Cornwall, currently based in Truro, with easy access from nearby towns like Camborne, Hayle, and Helston. Whether you're based locally or travelling in for the day, the venue is well-connected by road and public transport.

Why Book With Us?

• ✓ Complete the Top-Up course in just one day, with flexible scheduling across weekdays and select Saturdays
• ✓ Relevant for guarding positions in public buildings, local exhibitions, and transport depots
• ✓Preferred by learners across central and eastern Cornwall
• ✓ Convenient Cornwall venue with good access via the A390 and local bus stops near Victoria Square
• ✓ Run by certified instructors with background experience in facilities guarding, retail patrols, and public venue security
• ✓ Course includes all required SIA Top-Up content — including Emergency First Aid (if needed)
• ✓ Practice quiz and revision guidance available to help you pass with confidence
• ✓ Supportive trainers and a high pass rate backed by hundreds of positive learner reviews

Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Cornwall?

Your SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in Cornwall is delivered at a convenient training venue located in the central part of the county. Whether you're arriving by car, train, or bus, the location is easily accessible from towns across Cornwall.

• Close to key rail links with direct services from St Erth, Lostwithiel and Perranwell
• Served by First Kernow bus routes including T1, U4 and 304
• Good road connections via the A39 and B3275, with public car parks nearby
• Surrounded by local amenities – ideal for a quick coffee or lunch break during the course

How to Reach the Training Venue

Whether you're commuting from a coastal village or a busy market town, getting to the training venue is simple thanks to its town-centre location and strong transport links.

🚗 By Car:
Follow the A39 or B3275 towards the town centre. Public car parks such as High Cross, Viaduct and NCP Garras Wharf offer pay-and-display options nearby.

🚌 By Bus:
First Kernow services T1, U4 and 304 run regularly, with stops within a two-minute walk of the classroom.

🚆 By Train:
Mainline trains connect to the nearest central station. From there, it’s a short walk or local bus ride to the venue.

Areas Near Cornwall That Our Learners Travel From

Thanks to reliable road and public transport links, learners travel to our courses from across the county – and beyond.

North Cornwall

• Boscastle – approx. 1 hr via A39 / Scenic coastal drive
• Tintagel – approx. 1 hr 5 mins via B3263 / Car access & limited bus service
• Port Isaac – approx. 55 mins via B3314 / Direct bus every two hours

South Cornwall

• Mevagissey – approx. 40 mins via A390 & B3273 / Bus link available
• St Mawes – approx. 35 mins via A39 & King Harry Ferry / Coastal route
• Polruan – approx. 1 hr via A390 & B3269 / Ferry & bus connections

East Cornwall

• St Germans – approx. 1 hr via A390 & A38 / Train with change at Liskeard
• Downderry – approx. 1 hr 5 mins via A38 / Coastal drive
• Rame – approx. 1 hr 15 mins via A374 / Bus routes available

West Cornwall

• Porthleven – approx. 35 mins via A394 / Road & bus access
• Mullion – approx. 45 mins via A3083 / Rural bus route
• Sennen – approx. 1 hr via A30 / Scenic drive near Land’s End

🕒 Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic or seasonal transport schedules.

What’s Covered in the Training

This one-day SIA-mandated refresher equips you with the updated knowledge and practical skills needed to renew your Security Guard licence. The content aligns with the latest industry and regulatory standards introduced in 2025.

• Search Techniques Refresher
  Review how to conduct lawful searches safely, including procedures for refusal of consent, escalation protocols, and respecting personal boundaries.
• Vulnerability and Safeguarding
  Strengthen your awareness of vulnerable individuals and know how to apply safeguarding actions in public-facing security roles.
• Counter-Terror Awareness
  Update your response strategy to suspicious activity using tools like “See, Check, Notify” and “Run, Hide, Tell.”

Security Guard Jobs in Cornwall

Completing the Top-Up Refresher in Cornwall helps you maintain your licence for a variety of static or mobile guarding roles throughout the county. From coastal towns to commercial hubs, licensed officers are in steady demand.

Security Guard roles in Cornwall may include:

• Static guarding at business parks or industrial estates in Truro, Hayle, and Bodmin
• Concierge security for retirement homes, apartment complexes, or gated communities
• Retail protection roles in areas like Penzance Wharfside Shopping Centre or Launceston town centre
• Event and visitor safety at seasonal fairs, museums, and non-licensed public venues

Whether you're returning to work or continuing an existing role, this training ensures you remain eligible for frontline private security positions across Cornwall.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for existing SIA licence holders working in the Security Guarding sector. You’ll benefit from this refresher if:

• Your SIA Security Guard licence is expiring within the next 4 months
• Your licence expired within the past 3 years, and you're returning to work
• You’ve stepped away from the industry but want to rejoin without starting from scratch

⚠️ If your licence expired over 3 years ago, you'll need to take the full SIA Security Guard qualification before applying again. This Top-Up course won’t qualify you alone.

SIA Security Guard Refresher Course Near You in Cornwall

Based in or around Cornwall? This one-day Top-Up course offers a practical, local solution to help you renew your licence with ease. It’s ideal for working professionals who want to stay compliant without the cost or stress of long-distance travel.

Learn from experienced trainers, refresh your essential knowledge, and stay ahead of changes in SIA guidelines — all in one convenient session.