Open consultation

Proposed changes to SIA licence-linked qualifications

From:: Security Industry Authority
Published:: 28 August 2026

Summary

The SIA is consulting on proposed changes to its licence-linked qualifications and its policies on training.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 23 October 2026

Consultation description

We are proposing changes to our knowledge and skills specifications. These documents form the basis of the qualifications linked to SIA licensing. Our proposed changes mean that some people will need to do more training than they do now.

We are also seeking views on other ideas, such as:

if we should introduce a new licence condition that requires close protection operatives, door supervisors and security guards to always hold a valid first aid certificate
if we should still allow close protection licence holders to perform other licensable activities through licence integration
if trainers delivering SIA licence-linked training should be required to hold an SIA licence for the sectors they are teaching
changing how learners demonstrate the necessary level of English language skills

The details of all of the changes we are proposing are set out in the consultation document below.

Documents