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Do You Need A Mental Health Check To Apply For An SIA Licence?
Mental health is always important to consider when applying for or working in any job. But do you need a mental health check to apply for an SIA licence? We’ll be discussing this and more such as, can you be a security guard with mental illness, what you need to know about mental health in the security industry, and how guards cope with stress and pressure.
The Three Main Aims Of The SIA
According to Statista as of 2021, there were approximately 172,000 people employed as security professionals in the United Kingdom.
With many more people interested and actively in the process of training to become a security guard, they first must become fully trained and receive a fully certified sia security industry authority license.
Can I Become A Security Guard With A Criminal Record?
When you are applying or renewing your SIA licence, it is known that the SIA will check your criminal record, but is it possible to become a security guard with a criminal record?
SIA First Aid Training
Yes, to obtain an SIA licence now you will need to already have an approved first aid qualification before you are allowed to do your licence-linked training.
SIA Frontline And Non Frontline Licence
An SIA security licence is a legal document that proves you are qualified to perform security related needs for a business or individual client. Anyone working in the security field should have a type of security guard licence to ensure they are legally covered and well-trained.
SIA Licence Renewal: Our Guide
Are you thinking of renewing your SIA licence? Do you know all the necessary steps you need to take? Here in our SIA licence renewal guide – we will talk you through everything you need to know about having an SIA licence and what steps you need to take when applying for a new licence.
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