SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guards in York

SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in York for Security Guards

Looking to renew your SIA Security Guard licence in York? This one-day refresher course is designed to meet the latest SIA licensing standards for 2025 and is delivered at a convenient venue right in York city centre — no need for long-distance travel to stay compliant.

Throughout the day, you’ll refresh essential skills, including updated search procedures, handling emergencies, and recognising vulnerable individuals, all crucial for Security Guards working in locations such as business parks, shopping centres, and busy transport hubs. By the end of the course, you’ll be entirely up to date with the SIA’s current requirements.

The training venue is conveniently located near Fulford, Tang Hall, and Layerthorpe. With fast-track certification and a local delivery approach, renewing your SIA licence in York has never been simpler.

Why Book With Us?

• ✓ Proven success rate with personalised trainer assistance
• ✓ Complete your licence renewal in just one day — no delays
• ✓ Multiple course dates available — select what suits your schedule
• ✓ Convenient York venue — ideal for learners across the city and surrounding areas
• ✓ Perfect for professionals in business parks, mobile patrols, and retail security
• ✓ Trusted by hundreds of licensed professionals across York and North Yorkshire
• ✓ Expert trainers with real-world experience in retail and static guarding
• ✓ Fully meets all 2025 SIA licence renewal requirements, including First Aid
• ✓ Step-by-step support and revision tools to help you pass the first time

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

The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in York is held at a professional city-centre training venue with excellent access to public transport. Whether you’re coming from Tang Hall, Heworth, or Acomb, the venue is well-connected by bus, train, and road links, making it a convenient choice for learners across the area.

• Approximately 9 minutes’ walk from York Railway Station with direct services from Leeds, Harrogate, and Scarborough.
• Close to key city centre bus routes, including stops along Rougier Street and Blossom Street
• Easy road access via A19, A59, and A64 for those travelling by car
• Nearby amenities include high-street cafés, supermarkets, and takeaway options

How to Reach the Training Venue

Travelling to the venue is simple, with clear connections from the city centre and surrounding areas:

🚆 By Train:
Arrive at York Station, take the Station Road exit, and follow the signs towards Rougier Street. It’s roughly a 9-minute walk to the venue.

🚌 By Bus:
First York and Coastliner buses, including routes 4, 6, 10, and 840, stop at Rougier Street and Blossom Street, just a short walk away.

🚗 By Car:
For those driving, nearby parking options include Nunnery Lane Car Park, Q-Park Shambles, and Piccadilly Car Park. Always check local signage for current charges and restrictions.

Areas Near York That Our Learners Travel From

The Security Guard Top-Up Refresher in York is popular with professionals from across the city and its neighbouring towns. Whether you work in static guarding, retail security, or site protection, the York-based venue is an easy and accessible choice for renewing your licence.

Common Locations Our Learners Travel From:

North of York

• Rawcliffe – approx. 15 mins via A19 / Served by local buses
• Haxby – approx. 20 mins via B1363 / Frequent bus links to York city centre
• Shipton – around 25 mins via A19 / Easy road access

South of York

• Bishopthorpe – approx. 10 mins via Bishopthorpe Road / Regular bus routes
• Selby – approx. 30 mins via A19 / Direct train and bus services
• Riccall – approx. 25 mins via A19 / Accessible by car and bus

West of York

• Holgate – approx. 8 mins via A59 / Quick access by car or bus
• Poppleton – approx. 15 mins via A59 / Park-and-ride nearby
• Tadcaster – approx. 25 mins via A64 / Regional bus services

East of York

• Osbaldwick – approx. 15 mins via A1079 / Local bus connections
• Pocklington – approx. 35 mins via A1079 / Regional bus routes
• Malton – approx. 35 mins via A64 / Direct train (~25 mins)

🕒 Estimated travel times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and transport schedules.

What’s Included in the Training

This one-day SIA Top-Up course in York is designed to refresh your skills and keep you up to date with current SIA standards. It’s perfect for licensed Security Guards who want to renew their badge and continue working legally within the private security industry.

• Search Procedures
  Learn how to conduct professional, legal searches while ensuring respect and safety throughout the process.
• Public Safety and Safeguarding
  Recognise vulnerability and take proactive steps to assist individuals at risk.
• Counter-Terrorism and Threat Awareness
  Understand how to respond to potential terror threats using recognised procedures like ‘Run, Hide, Tell’.

Security Guard Jobs in York

Completing the Top-Up Refresher Training in York ensures your licence remains valid, opening the door to security jobs throughout the city and neighbouring towns.

Licensed Security Guards often work in roles such as:

• Retail security at busy shopping destinations like Coppergate Shopping Centre and Clifton Moor Retail Park
• Static guarding at logistics sites near Northminster Business Park and Acomb Industrial Estate
• Front-of-house and concierge roles in residential complexes and serviced apartments around Bootham and Holgate
• Security presence at public spaces such as museums, libraries, and tourist attractions across York

Whether you’re continuing in your current position or seeking new opportunities, this course ensures you remain compliant and job-ready.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for anyone with a valid Security Guard (SG) licence or those returning to the industry after a short break.

• Current SG licence holders whose badge is due to expire within 4 months
• Those with an SG licence that expired within the last 3 years
• Experienced security personnel looking to refresh their knowledge and renew their qualification

⚠️ If your licence expired more than 3 years ago, you’ll need to complete the full Security Guard qualification before reapplying for an SIA badge.

SIA Top-Up Training Near You in York (Security Guard Refresher)

Based in or around York? This one-day training course provides a local and efficient way to renew your SIA licence without the need to travel long distances.

Delivered by expert trainers with industry experience, our York-based courses are structured for working professionals who need a quick and flexible refresher.