SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Coventry for Security Guards
Is your SIA Security Guard licence due for renewal in Coventry? This quick, one-day refresher course ensures you're up to date with the 2025 SIA requirements, allowing you to stay compliant and avoid disruptions to your work.
The course covers updated search procedures, revised emergency protocols, and essential safety modules tailored for static guarding, retail security, and construction sites. You'll learn how to conduct safe and lawful searches in accordance with the latest SIA standards.
The Coventry venue is ideal for learners travelling from areas like Canley, Foleshill, and Coundon. With flexible course dates and fast certificate turnaround, renewing your licence is simple and stress-free.
Why Book Your Security Guard Refresher With Us?
- ✓ Easily accessible Coventry venue near key transport links, including bus stops on Hales Street and car parks near Lower Ford Street
- ✓ Delivered by experienced trainers with real-world experience in commercial and mobile guarding roles
- ✓ Includes all SIA-required Top-Up modules, with First Aid available as an optional bundle add-on
- ✓ Pre-course online revision quiz included — boost your confidence before attending
- ✓ Same-day course delivery with fast certification turnaround — ideal if your licence is due to expire soon
- ✓ Flexible course dates — pick a session that suits your work rota or short-notice availability
- ✓ Relevant for static, mobile, and logistics-based guarding roles across Coventry and nearby business parks
- ✓ Strong reputation with Coventry learners — many book through referrals or returning employers
Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Coventry?
The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in Coventry takes place at a reliable, centrally located training venue — ideal for learners commuting from within the city or nearby towns. Whether you’re arriving by public transport or car, getting here is simple.
- Roughly a 12-minute walk from Coventry Rail Station — easy links from Canley, Birmingham International, and Tile Hill
- Bus stops within 5 minutes’ walk, served by key routes like the 13, 18, and 87
- Nearby access via A4053 ring road — with public car parks at Grosvenor Road and Lower Holyhead Road
- Shops and food outlets nearby — perfect for lunch or a quick coffee
How to Reach the Training Venue
Whether you’re travelling from Coventry city centre or the surrounding suburbs, reaching the venue is straightforward. Here’s how you can get there:
🚉 By Train:
Arrive at Coventry Railway Station and walk approximately 10–12 minutes to the venue. Direct trains from nearby areas, such as Canley and Birmingham International, make it an easy commute.
🚌 By Bus:
Bus routes, including the 13, 18, and 87, stop near the venue, with frequent services from suburbs such as Radford, Coundon, and Willenhall.
🚗 By Car:
The venue is accessible via the Coventry Ring Road (A4053), with multiple public car parks in the area, such as Grosvenor Road Car Park and Moat Street Car Park. Parking details are shared upon booking.
Areas Near Coventry That Our Learners Travel From
Our Coventry Security Guard Top-Up course attracts professionals from across the West Midlands. Whether you’re working in retail parks, construction sites, or corporate premises, the central location makes this course accessible for learners citywide and beyond.
Common Locations Our Learners Travel From:
North of Coventry
- Holbrooks – approx. 12 mins via B4113 / Local bus services available
- Courthouse Green – approx. 15 mins via A444 / Regular bus routes
- Longford – approx. 10 mins via Windmill Road / Served by local buses
South of Coventry
- Finham – approx. 15 mins via A429 / Easy residential access
- Stivichall – approx. 12 mins via Leamington Road / Bus and car access
- Whitley – approx. 10 mins via London Road / Near A46 interchange
East of Coventry
- Willenhall – approx. 15 mins via A4082 / Frequent buses to the city centre
- Stoke Aldermoor – approx. 12 mins via Humber Road / Local transport links
- Binley Woods – approx. 20 mins via A428 / Good road access
West of Coventry
- Coundon – approx. 10 mins via Holyhead Road / Well-served by buses
- Radford – approx. 8 mins via B4098 / Direct links to the city centre
- Keresley – approx. 18 mins via Bennett's Road / Access by car or bus
🕒 Estimated journey times are for guidance only and may vary with traffic or public transport schedules.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher in Coventry updates you on essential topics now required by the SIA to keep your licence valid. The course includes practical, real-world knowledge relevant to today’s frontline roles.
📘 What You’ll Learn: These modules are built to strengthen your operational awareness and compliance, ensuring you’re prepared for both everyday duties and unexpected situations.
- Search and Screening Techniques
Refresh your knowledge on legal search procedures, including how to handle refusals and identify prohibited items safely and respectfully.
- Supporting Vulnerable People
Learn how to recognise signs of vulnerability — such as confusion, distress, or intoxication — and apply appropriate safeguarding responses.
- Dealing With Modern Security Threats
Gain up-to-date counter-terrorism awareness using ‘Run, Hide, Tell’, ‘SCaN’, and local intelligence tools to spot and respond to threats effectively.
Security Officer Jobs in Coventry
Coventry’s busy commercial areas, industrial hubs, and transport facilities create steady demand for licensed Security Guards. This Top-Up Refresher course helps keep you eligible for work across various low-risk settings.
Standard job settings for Security Officers in and around Coventry include:
- Static security roles at logistics centres near Prologis Park and Middlemarch Business Park
- Reception and concierge positions in residential blocks or university accommodation
- Guarding roles at non-licensed retail units and supermarkets in areas like Cannon Park and Bell Green
- Facilities security at council buildings, libraries, and community centres
Whether you’re renewing your badge to continue working or planning to rejoin the sector, this course supports your employability in Coventry and nearby towns.
Who Should Take This Course?
This refresher course is designed for individuals who already hold (or recently held) an SIA Security Guard Licence. It’s ideal if:
- Your SIA licence is due to expire within 4 months, and you want to stay eligible for work without interruption
- Your badge expired less than 3 years ago, and you're ready to re-enter the private security industry
- You’ve taken a break from the sector but wish to return without undergoing the full qualification again
⚠️ If your badge expired more than 3 years ago, you’ll need to retake the full SIA Security Guarding course before applying for a new licence — a Top-Up alone isn’t valid in that case.
SIA Top-Up Refresher Security Guard Course Near You in Coventry
Our centrally located venue makes it easy to complete your refresher training in Coventry, eliminating the need for extensive travel. The one-day format accommodates busy work schedules while ensuring compliance with updated licensing standards.
It’s an ideal option if you’re looking for a straightforward way to stay compliant and continue working in the local private security sector.
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