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Level 3 Physical Intervention (Trainer) Course
The Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers is designed for tutors who wish to deliver Level 2 physical intervention training as part of both the SIA Door Supervisor course and the Door Supervisor Refresher course.
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What Is the Level 3 Physical Intervention Trainer Course?
The Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers is an approved qualification for tutors wishing to deliver Level 2 physical intervention training as part of the SIA Door Supervisor and Door Supervisor Refresher courses. Holding this award is a mandatory requirement before delivering either course. This course is aligned with current SIA guidelines, ensuring you meet industry standards.
You’ll gain the knowledge to teach lawful and safe intervention methods, structure your sessions effectively, and maintain a professional training environment. It’s an ideal next step for those looking to expand their skills and offer in-demand SIA-recognised training.
Who Is This Qualification For?
The Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers is designed for instructors who want to deliver physical intervention units within SIA-linked qualifications, including the full Door Supervisor course and the Refresher programme.
Entry Requirements for the Physical Intervention Trainer Course
Before starting the Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers, you must have:
- A recognised teaching qualification (most commonly the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or PTLLS)
- The Level 3 Award in Delivering Conflict Management
If you don’t yet hold these, you can book our combined SIA Trainer Course package to complete all three courses. This option is ideal for anyone looking to become fully qualified and meet all SIA requirements in one go.
How Is the Course Assessed?
The Level 3 Physical Intervention Trainer Course is divided into two units, and each one has a separate assessment approach. The details for both units are outlined below.
Unit 1: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in The Private Security Industry
This unit is delivered over 2–3 days and includes both a practical assessment of physical intervention techniques and a 45-minute multiple-choice exam. To pass, learners must achieve at least 24 correct answers out of 30 (80%).
Unit 2: Delivering Physical Intervention Training
Unit 2 combines online learning with a one-day, in-person practical assessment. You’ll first complete a self-paced portfolio via our Learning Management System (LMS), then attend a one-day in-class assessment.
Your online portfolio will cover:
- Two knowledge and understanding worksheets
- Designing a venue risk assessment template
- Delivering a demo safety briefing
- Practising physical intervention techniques
After completing the online elements, you’ll attend our training centre to deliver physical intervention skills to a live learner group, supported by your assessor. On the day, you will use your risk assessment template to carry out a venue risk assessment, give a safety briefing, deliver and assess the skills, and complete a self-evaluation.
🎯 From start to finish, you’ll receive personalised support from our expert instructors, so you’ll always feel confident about what to do next.
How Long Does It Take to Complete the Course?
The time it takes to complete this course varies from learner to learner, as most of the content is delivered online and at your own pace. Some learners have finished in just two weeks, but the actual duration depends entirely on how much time you can dedicate. If you’re exempt from Unit 1, which applies to most learners, you can complete even faster.
You’ll begin with the online modules, and once these are complete, you’ll attend an in-class assessment lasting 1–4 days, depending on whether you’re exempt from Unit 1.
You have up to 12 months from your enrolment date to finish the qualification, giving you complete flexibility to work around your commitments.
What Certificate Will I Get?
When you successfully complete the course, you’ll be awarded the Highfield Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry (RQF) and receive a physical intervention licence valid for 12 months. To keep your licence active, you must attend the annual Physical Intervention Refresher course.
This is a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual and accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
What Other Courses Can I Take After This?
After completing the Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers, you might choose to broaden your skills and add to your training portfolio. Here are some of the most popular progression routes:
- First Aid at Work for Instructors
Become qualified to deliver First Aid at Work training and support workplace safety requirements. - Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
Gain the credentials to teach health and safety awareness to staff in all industries. - Level 3 Award in Food Hygiene and Safety (RQF)
Perfect for those looking to deliver food safety training in hospitality, catering, and food manufacturing sectors.
What you will learn
- How to assess risks involved in physical intervention and how to manage them.
- How to use effective communication to de-escalate potentially violent situations
- How to handle physical assault using defensive non-pain compliant skills
- How to use non-pain compliant soft skills to prevent harm to a principal
- How to perform physical intervention within the ethical and legal boundaries
- Principles involved in Physical Intervention training.
Course content
- Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
- Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
- Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
- Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others
- Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques
- Be able to assess the training environment to reduce risks in preparation for physical intervention training
- Be able to safely and effectively manage the learning environment for physical intervention skills
- Be able to deliver instruction in physical intervention skills
- Be able to assess physical intervention skills
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Abdiaziz was a good teacher and I have learned a lot things
Abdiaziz was really well spoken and clear, made the training much easier for me
Abdiaziz was a good teacher and I have learned a lot things
Amazing trainers and staff with a detailed course, the real life scenarios were very different to other courses and were much more informative and detailed compared to others
Amazing experience overall woth all the scenarios given, amazing trainers and staff, would recommend the course it is amazing
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Physical Intervention Trainer Course is the Highfield Level 3 Award in the Private Security Industry (RQF). It qualifies you to teach the physical intervention unit in SIA Door Supervisor and Top-Up courses, covering legal requirements, safe techniques, and effective training delivery.
You’ll spend 1–4 days in the classroom, depending on whether you need to complete Unit 1. Those holding a Door Supervisor qualification from 2021 onwards, or a Top-Up Door Supervisor from 2021–2024, are exempt from Unit 1 and attend only 1 day.
Yes. On successful completion, you’ll receive the Highfield Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers and a physical intervention trainer licence valid for 12 months. To keep your licence, you must attend the annual Physical Intervention Refresher course.
To deliver the Level 2 Physical Intervention unit in SIA Door Supervisor and Door Supervisor Refresher courses, you must hold both the Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers and a valid physical intervention licence.
Hurak is one of the few UK training providers with its own SIA-approved physical intervention methodology, allowing us to issue a 12-month trainer licence as part of your course—at no extra cost.
Completion time varies as most of the course is self-paced online. Some learners finish in as little as 2 weeks, while others take longer depending on their schedule. If you’re exempt from Unit 1, you’ll only attend 1 day in class; otherwise, in-class training can take up to 4 days. You have up to 12 months from enrolment to complete the qualification.
After you’ve completed all course requirements, it typically takes 10–15 working days for internal and external quality assurance to be completed before your certificate is issued.
The awarding body is Highfield Qualifications, a leading UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual.
This course is for experienced security professionals and trainers who want to teach the physical intervention unit in SIA Door Supervisor and Door Supervisor Refresher courses. It’s ideal for those already holding a recognised teaching qualification and the Level 3 Award in Delivering Conflict Management.
You’ll need a recognised teaching qualification, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, plus the Level 3 Award in Delivering Conflict Management. If you don’t have these, you can take our full SIA Trainer Course package to complete all required qualifications.
You can complete the theory and portfolio work online at your own pace, but you must attend an in-person practical assessment at our training centre to qualify.
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