The new SIA ‘refresher’ qualifications are available from 1st October 2024. The qualifications update safety-critical skills door supervisors and security guards use to keep the public safe. Starting in April 2025, top-up training will transition into mandatory annual refresher courses, ensuring that all licensed professionals stay current with the latest skills and regulations.
Previously Known as the ‘Top Up’ training the new SIA refresher training has been introduced since 1st October 2024 and will be mandatory from 1st April 2025. The new qualifications aim to update safety-critical skills essential for public safety, ensuring that operatives refresh their knowledge in key areas such as spiking and terror threat awareness.
No, refresher training and top-up training are not the same. The new refresher training includes updated information on spiking and terror threat awareness, while top-up training will become invalid after 31st January 2025.
No, the SIA Refresher Courses can not be completed online. While there are some online pre-course elements, such as eLearning modules and workbooks, the SIA refreshers require in-person attendance to ensure that participants can engage in practical assessments and hands-on exercises.
No, you cannot renew an expired Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence. If your licence has already expired, you need to apply for a new licence which undergoes the same process for first time applicants, including DBS checks and possibly further training and qualifications. If you’re not sure if your eligible for a refresher course give us a call on 0333 344 1293 and we would be happy to check this for you.