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Key Facts: SIA Door Supervisor Exam

3 MCQ exams

The qualification has three externally set multiple-choice theory units plus a practical unit

Highfield qualification specification - Door Supervisor

70%

Each multiple-choice unit must be passed separately at a 70 percent pass mark

Highfield qualification specification - Door Supervisor

40 / 45 / 20

Question counts for Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 of the theory exams

Highfield qualification specification - Door Supervisor

165 minutes

Total theory exam time across the three multiple-choice units

Highfield qualification specification - Door Supervisor

204 pounds

SIA front line licence application fee from 1 April 2026, valid three years

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Age 18+

Minimum age to take the door supervisor qualification and hold a licence

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Act 2001

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 makes the SIA licence a legal requirement

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Free original practice questions here, covering the three theory units

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The SIA Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor is the licence-linked qualification required to apply for a front line SIA door supervisor licence under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. It has four units: three multiple-choice theory exams (Unit 1 Working within the Private Security Industry, 40 questions, 60 minutes; Unit 2 Working as a Door Supervisor, 45 questions, 75 minutes; Unit 3 Conflict Management, 20 questions, 30 minutes) and one practical-only Physical Intervention unit. Each MCQ unit is passed separately at 70 percent. Learners must be 18+, hold an emergency first aid qualification and complete ACT counter-terrorism e-learning; the separate SIA licence costs 204 pounds from 1 April 2026. This 100-question bank covers the three theory units only.

Sample SIA Door Supervisor Practice Questions

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1Which organisation is responsible for licensing door supervisors in the United Kingdom?

A.The local police force

B.The Security Industry Authority (SIA)

C.The Health and Safety Executive

D.The Home Office Border Force

Explanation: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the statutory body that regulates the private security industry and issues licences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. A valid SIA licence is a legal requirement to work as a front line door supervisor.

2Under which Act of Parliament must door supervisors hold a valid SIA licence?

A.The Licensing Act 2003

B.The Private Security Industry Act 2001

C.The Equality Act 2010

D.The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Explanation: The Private Security Industry Act 2001 created the SIA and made it a legal requirement to hold a licence for licensable security activities, including door supervision. Working without a licence is a criminal offence under this Act.

3What is the main difference between criminal law and civil law?

A.Criminal law deals with disputes between individuals; civil law deals with offences against the state

B.Criminal law deals with offences against the state and society; civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organisations

C.Criminal law only applies to businesses; civil law only applies to people

D.There is no real difference between them

Explanation: Criminal law concerns offences against the state and society, prosecuted by bodies such as the Crown Prosecution Service, and can lead to punishment. Civil law settles disputes between private parties, such as claims for compensation.

4When may a door supervisor lawfully use force?

A.Whenever a customer is rude

B.Only force that is reasonable, proportionate and necessary in the circumstances

C.As much force as they choose, because they are licensed

D.Only after the police give permission

Explanation: The law allows only force that is reasonable, proportionate and necessary in the circumstances, for example in self-defence or to prevent a crime. Excessive or unnecessary force can itself be a criminal offence such as assault.

5A door supervisor has the same powers of arrest as which of the following?

A.A police constable

B.Any ordinary member of the public (a citizen's arrest)

C.A magistrate

D.A Crown Prosecutor

Explanation: A door supervisor has no special police powers. They have only the same powers of arrest as any member of the public, often called a citizen's arrest, set out in section 24A of PACE 1984 for indictable offences.

6Which piece of legislation sets out police powers and the conditions for a citizen's arrest?

A.The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)

B.The Data Protection Act 2018

C.The Fire Safety Order 2005

D.The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Explanation: The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) sets out police powers of arrest, search and detention, and also defines the conditions under which a member of the public, including a door supervisor, may make a citizen's arrest.

7Under data protection law, how should a door supervisor treat personal information recorded in an incident report?

A.Share it freely with anyone who asks

B.Keep it secure and use it only for legitimate, lawful purposes

C.Post it on social media to warn others

D.Destroy it immediately after the shift

Explanation: The Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR require personal data to be kept secure and used only for lawful, legitimate purposes. Incident records may be needed as evidence, so they should be stored safely and disclosed only to authorised people such as managers or police.

8Which of the following best describes a key principle of the Human Rights Act 1998 relevant to door supervisors?

A.People can be detained indefinitely without reason

B.Everyone has the right to liberty and to be treated without degrading treatment

C.Door supervisors can ignore a person's rights on private property

D.Human rights only apply to police officers

Explanation: The Human Rights Act 1998 protects rights such as the right to liberty and the right not to be subjected to degrading treatment. A door supervisor must respect these rights, for example by not detaining someone unlawfully or using degrading treatment.

9Under health and safety law, what is a door supervisor's main responsibility?

A.To take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others affected by their work

B.To ignore hazards that are not their direct responsibility

C.To leave all safety matters to the venue manager

D.To only worry about safety when an inspector is present

Explanation: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires employees to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions, and to co-operate with their employer on safety matters.

10What does the term 'hazard' mean in health and safety?

A.The chance that harm will occur

B.Anything that has the potential to cause harm

C.An accident that has already happened

D.A first aid kit

Explanation: A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm, such as a wet floor, broken glass or a trailing cable. Risk is the likelihood that the hazard will actually cause harm and how serious that harm could be.

About the SIA Door Supervisor Exam

The SIA Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry is the licence-linked qualification you must hold to apply for a front line SIA door supervisor licence under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The qualification has four units. Three are assessed by externally set multiple-choice examinations: Unit 1 Working within the Private Security Industry (40 questions, 60 minutes), Unit 2 Working as a Door Supervisor (45 questions, 75 minutes) and Unit 3 Application of Conflict Management (20 questions, 30 minutes). Unit 4 Physical Intervention Skills is assessed by practical scenario only. Learners must be 18 or over, hold a valid emergency first aid qualification, and complete mandatory ACT counter-terrorism e-learning. This 100-question bank covers the three multiple-choice theory units only.

Assessment

Four units. Three are externally set, externally marked multiple-choice theory exams: Unit 1 Working within the Private Security Industry (40 questions), Unit 2 Working as a Door Supervisor (45 questions), Unit 3 Conflict Management (20 questions). Unit 4 Physical Intervention Skills is a practical assessment only.

Time Limit

Theory exam time totals about 165 minutes: Unit 1 60 minutes, Unit 2 75 minutes and Unit 3 30 minutes, taken as three separate papers.

Passing Score

Each MCQ unit must be passed separately at 70 percent: 28 of 40 (Unit 1), 32 of 45 (Unit 2) and 14 of 20 (Unit 3). The practical units have a 100 percent pass standard.

Exam Fee

Course fees vary by provider (commonly about 200 to 350 pounds). The separate SIA front line licence costs 204 pounds from 1 April 2026 and lasts three years. (Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence-linked qualification, awarded by Ofqual-regulated bodies such as Highfield Qualifications and Pearson)

SIA Door Supervisor Exam Content Outline

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Working within the Private Security Industry

Unit 1 official exam: 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, 70 percent pass. Practice here covers the SIA and the security industry, licensing, the law (criminal vs civil, reasonable force, statutory powers, PACE, human rights, the Equality Act 2010 and data protection), health and safety, fire safety, emergency procedures, communication and customer care, ACT terror threat awareness and reporting and record keeping.

42%

Working as a Door Supervisor

Unit 2 official exam: 45 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes, 70 percent pass. Practice here covers door supervisor roles and responsibilities, behaviour profiling and dynamic risk assessment, drugs awareness, searching and access control, ejection and refusal of entry, queue and crowd management, the Licensing Act 2003 and Challenge 25, vulnerability and safeguarding, equality and discrimination, and preserving crime scenes and evidence.

20%

Application of Conflict Management

Unit 3 official exam: 20 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, 70 percent pass. Practice here covers communication and de-escalation, recognising triggers and warning and danger signs, defusing conflict, problem-solving techniques, working with colleagues and post-incident reflection and reporting.

How to Pass the SIA Door Supervisor Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Each MCQ unit must be passed separately at 70 percent: 28 of 40 (Unit 1), 32 of 45 (Unit 2) and 14 of 20 (Unit 3). The practical units have a 100 percent pass standard.
Assessment: Four units. Three are externally set, externally marked multiple-choice theory exams: Unit 1 Working within the Private Security Industry (40 questions), Unit 2 Working as a Door Supervisor (45 questions), Unit 3 Conflict Management (20 questions). Unit 4 Physical Intervention Skills is a practical assessment only.
Time limit: Theory exam time totals about 165 minutes: Unit 1 60 minutes, Unit 2 75 minutes and Unit 3 30 minutes, taken as three separate papers.
Exam fee: Course fees vary by provider (commonly about 200 to 350 pounds). The separate SIA front line licence costs 204 pounds from 1 April 2026 and lasts three years.

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SIA Door Supervisor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the difference between criminal and civil law and the meaning of reasonable force under the law, as several Unit 1 questions test how and when force can lawfully be used.

2Memorise the Challenge 25 policy and the key Licensing Act 2003 offences (such as selling alcohol to someone under 18 or to a person who is drunk) for Unit 2.

3Practise the correct procedure for handling found or suspected drugs: do not touch unnecessarily, secure them, record details and hand them to a manager or police, preserving evidence.

4For Unit 3, learn the difference between triggers, warning signs and danger signs, and the de-escalation steps that come before any physical option.

5Know the SIA rules: who must be licensed, displaying your licence, and the role of the SIA under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

6Use the ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) guidance to revise threat levels, the response to suspicious items and the steps for reporting suspicious behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many exams are in the SIA Door Supervisor qualification?

There are three externally set multiple-choice theory exams (Unit 1 with 40 questions, Unit 2 with 45 questions and Unit 3 with 20 questions) plus a practical Physical Intervention Skills assessment. This bank covers the three theory units only.

What is the pass mark for the SIA Door Supervisor exams?

Each multiple-choice unit must be passed separately at 70 percent. That means 28 of 40 in Unit 1, 32 of 45 in Unit 2 and 14 of 20 in Unit 3. The practical assessments have a 100 percent pass standard.

Do I need first aid training before the door supervisor course?

Yes. The SIA requires you to hold a valid Level 3 emergency first aid at work qualification before you can complete the door supervisor training that leads to your licence application.

How much does an SIA door supervisor licence cost?

The SIA front line licence costs 204 pounds from 1 April 2026 and lasts three years. This is separate from the training course fee, which varies by provider. The licence fee is non-refundable.

What law requires a door supervisor licence?

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 makes it a legal requirement to hold a valid SIA licence to carry out licensable door supervision. The Security Industry Authority issues and regulates these licences.

Are these official Highfield or Pearson exam questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the official unit content and UK law. Awarding bodies set their own externally marked exam papers separately.