Renew Your SIA Security Guard Licence with Confidence
The SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher Training is the mandatory, licence-linked course required for Security Guards with an expiring SIA licence. This 1-day, classroom-based refresher programme updates your knowledge and practical skills in line with the latest SIA standards, enabling you to renew your licence and continue working legally in the UK security industry.
Previously known as the Top-Up Training, this new SIA Top-Up Refresher reflects the evolving risks faced by modern Security Guards and ensures you remain compliant, competent, and job-ready.
With ongoing demand for licensed Security Guards across the UK, this course provides a fast, efficient route to licence renewal with minimal time away from work.
How It Works – 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Book Your Course
Choose from nationwide locations and convenient dates to suit your schedule.
Step 2: Complete the Refresher Training
Attend 1 day of expert-led, in-person training covering all updated SIA refresher requirements, including written and practical assessments.
Step 3: Renew Your Licence & Continue Working
Use your completed refresher qualification to renew your SIA Security Guard licence and remain eligible for frontline security roles.
What’s Included
1 day of expert-led classroom refresher training
Latest SIA-mandated Security Guard refresher content
Written and practical assessments included
Coverage of all new SIA Top-Up Refresher requirements
SIA licence renewal guidance and support
95% pass rate with experienced tutors
Flexible payment options available
What’s New in the SIA Security Guard Top-Up Refresher
This updated refresher course now includes enhanced content to address today’s security challenges, including:
Terror Threat Awareness (ACT-aligned)
Advanced search techniques
Vulnerability awareness, including issues such as spiking
Updated best practice aligned with current SIA standards
These additions ensure you remain compliant and capable in modern security environments.
What You’ll Learn – Course Content
The refresher course consists of the following unit:
Unit 1 – Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
Updated legal responsibilities of Security Guards
Professional standards and compliance expectations
Threat awareness and public safety
Effective searching and access control
Vulnerability awareness and incident response
Assessment is via multiple-choice exams and practical assessment.
First Aid Requirement (Important)
To renew your SIA Security Guard licence, you must hold a valid First Aid qualification.
If you do not currently hold one, you can bundle Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) with your refresher course. Your First Aid certificate must be presented on the training day.
Free online First Aid refresher resources are available to help you prepare in advance (note: these do not replace the required qualification).
Who This Course Is For
Security Guards with an expiring SIA licence
Professionals needing to remain SIA-compliant
Security officers returning to frontline roles
Anyone required to complete the new SIA Top-Up Refresher to renew their licence
⚠️ You cannot renew your SIA licence without completing this refresher training.
Why Choose Roman Training?
Trusted by 400,000+ security professionals
95% pass rate
-isons with frontline security experienceClear, structured refresher delivery
Nationwide locations and flexible booking
Full support from booking to licence renewal
Training Provider
All training is delivered by Roman Approved Providers.
Full provider and venue details are confirmed after booking. All centres meet SIA delivery standards and are approved to deliver licence-linked Security Guard refresher qualifications.
Important Note
Roman Training and Jobs is a trading name of Roman Education & Careers Ltd.
We act as an agent for approved training providers. Training may be delivered by our internal team or approved partner centres. Full provider details are shared upon booking.