SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Derby for Security Guards
Need to update your SIA Security Guard licence in Derby? This one-day, face-to-face Top-Up Refresher course ensures you meet the latest SIA renewal standards introduced in 2025, keeping your licence valid and your skills up to date.
You'll cover critical updates, including refreshed emergency protocols, revised search techniques, and enhanced safety practices tailored for today’s front-line security roles. These modules are particularly relevant for guards working in retail parks, gatehouses, and other public-facing roles throughout the city.
The training takes place at a city centre venue with easy access from areas such as Normanton, Littleover, and Spondon. With quick certification turnaround and flexible date options, you can update your badge without disrupting your work schedule.
Why Choose Us for Your Security Guard Top-Up in Derby?
- ✓ Meets all current SIA Top-Up and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) requirements
- ✓ Access to pre-course materials and quizzes to boost your exam confidence
- ✓ High success rates thanks to structured support and experienced instruction
- ✓ Centrally located training site near The Spot — quick to reach by local bus or on foot
- ✓ Delivered by professionals with real experience in site security and facility protection
- ✓ One-day training format keeps your downtime minimal — great for busy workers
- ✓ Frequent sessions offered — including options that work around shift jobs and weekends
- ✓ Suitable for static roles in healthcare security, business premises, and logistics hubs
- ✓ Recommended by professionals working in Normanton, Allenton, and wider Derbyshire
Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Derby?
The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in Derby is held at the city centre venue that’s easily accessible by public transport or car. If you’re based in Derby or the surrounding areas, it’s a practical and local option for renewing your licence without unnecessary travel.
- Roughly 10–15 minutes on foot from Derby Midland Station — with direct trains from Long Eaton, Peartree, and Duffield
- Multiple bus stops are nearby, served by local routes including the 1, 6, and Skylink.
- Accessible by road via A52 and A601 — parking available at sites like Chapel Street or The Strand
- Shops and food outlets nearby for quick, convenient lunch breaks
How to Reach the Training Venue
Whether you're based in the city centre or commuting in from surrounding areas, you’ll have no trouble getting to the venue:
🚉 By Train:
Exit Derby Midland Station toward the city centre. The venue is within a 10–15 minute walk or a short taxi ride away. Direct trains run from Long Eaton, Beeston, and Burton-upon-Trent.
🚌 By Bus:
Local and regional buses stop nearby, including those arriving at St Peter’s Street or The Morledge. Popular services include routes 1, 5A, and Skylink, with frequent departures.
🚗 By Car:
If driving, approach via the A601 or A52. Parking is available at Chapel Street, Bradshaw Way, and other council-run car parks near the venue. Directions and the full address will be provided after booking.
Areas Near Derby That Our Learners Travel From
This Security Guard Top-Up Refresher course attracts working professionals from across the East Midlands. Whether you're renewing for a job in logistics, retail, or site security, our Derby venue is a preferred location.
East of Derby
- Shelton Lock – approx. 15 mins via Chellaston Road / Suburban bus access
- Draycott – approx. 20 mins via A6005 / Served by local buses
- Borrowash – approx. 20 mins via A6005 / Quick road link to city
West of Derby
- Findern – approx. 15 mins via A38 / Bus and car access
- Hatton – approx. 20 mins via A511 / Accessible by road
- Repton – approx. 25 mins via B5008 / Scenic rural commute
North of Derby
- Horsley Woodhouse – 20 mins via B6179 / Rural route access
- Heanor – approx. 25 mins via A608 / Local bus and road access
- Langley Mill – approx. 30 mins via A610 / Rail connections available
South of Derby
- Melbourne – approx. 25 mins via A514 / Car or bus commute
- Castle Donington – approx. 25 mins via A50 / Bus and road options
- Ticknall – approx. 30 mins via A514 / Quiet commuting route
🕒 Estimated travel times serve as a general guide and may vary due to traffic or service schedules.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day refresher course is designed to help you meet the updated SIA requirements introduced in April 2025. It’s ideal for staying compliant while building confidence in real-world security scenarios.
📘 What You’ll Learn: All modules reflect up-to-date industry expectations and operational situations faced by Security Officers in static and patrol roles.
- Safe and Legal Searching
Review the latest guidance on search protocols, including what to do when consent is refused or when handling found items.
- Safeguarding in Security Roles
Recognise and support at-risk individuals, with specific emphasis on lone workers, the elderly, and those facing social vulnerability.
- Counter-Terror Response Techniques
Understand the principles behind strategies like 'Run, Hide, Tell' and how to respond swiftly and effectively in high-risk scenarios.
Security Officer Jobs in Derby
Renewing your SIA Security Guard licence in Derby helps you stay eligible for work across the city’s retail, logistics, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. With Derby’s mix of commercial hubs and public institutions, demand remains high for trained and licensed professionals.
Roles our learners often go into include:
- Reception and facilities security in buildings along London Road and the Pride Park business zone
- Security patrols at distribution centres in Sinfin and Osmaston
- Front-of-house security at hospitals, including Royal Derby and nearby clinics
- Static guarding for construction or maintenance sites in and around Alvaston
Many of these roles do not involve licensed alcohol premises, making the SG licence a suitable qualification for static and non-door roles across Derby.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is aimed at current or returning Security Guard licence holders. You should take it if:
- Your SIA Security Guard licence is due to expire within the next 4 months
- Your licence expired under 3 years ago, and you’d like to re-enter the industry
- You’ve been out of the sector and want to refresh your skills without doing the full qualification again
⚠️ If your licence expired more than 3 years ago, the refresher course alone will not be sufficient — you’ll need to retake the full SIA Security Guarding course.
SIA Top-Up Training Near You in Derby (Security Guard Refresher)
If you're a licensed Security Officer based in Derby or the surrounding area, this one-day Top-Up Refresher course is a fast and accessible way to stay SIA-compliant and job-ready.
We run regular sessions throughout the month, so you can choose a date that suits your current work or family commitments.