SIA Licensing Explained for Employers & Venues

Pubs, clubs, events, shops and facilities managers often use security staff – but who needs a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence, and what happens if you get it wrong? This course explains the Private Security Industry Act 2001, licensable activities, front line and non-front line licences, the contract versus in-house rule, event stewarding and the offences for using unlicensed staff.

This course provides general awareness of SIA licensing. It is not legal advice. Always check current SIA guidance and your premises licence conditions.