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Understand the definition of ‘director’ so you know if you need to apply for a licence.
Guidance for people who have completed their SIA licence-linked training and who want to know what they need to do to get an SIA licence.
Answers to the questions most commonly asked by licence applicants and licence holders about the change to the licence fee.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
A description of some of the benefits of the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme.
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
Guidance for training providers: what you need to know to meet the SIA's rules on first aid training.
Find out how SIA licensing applies to event staff.
Reporting training malpractice: who to tell and what they need to know.
Guidance and templates that will help you to plan your assessment.
Sub-contracting to a company that is not an SIA approved contractor: what the rules are and how you ask for permission.
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
Learn what your responsibilities are as an SIA approved contractor sub-contracting dog handling services.
How to order ACS-related items such as lapel pins and wall plaques.
An SIA approved contractor is assessed every year, must inform us of significant changes to the company, and must use the ACS mark correctly.
When planning an event, make sure any security services you buy are compliant with the law.
Answers to the questions most commonly asked by SIA approved contractors, licence applicants and licence holders about the changes that we are making.
Learn about applying for ACS approval if you are in a Company Voluntary Arrangement or an Individual Voluntary Arrangement.
What you must do if you wish to use the Security Industry Authority's Licence Management service.
Guidance and templates that will help you to report on your assessment visit.
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