SIA Security Officer Refresher Course Birmingham - Renew Your Licence Fast

Train locally in Birmingham with DS Education and complete the refresher training needed to renew your Security Officer SIA licence. Compare packages, choose your date, and move forward with clear support.

SIA Security Officer Refresher Course Birmingham

The SIA Security Officer Refresher course is the essential training route for existing Security Officers who need to renew their licence. After successfully completing the refresher, you can move forward with your SIA renewal and continue working in roles such as office security, retail security, reception security, site guarding, and event support.

This Birmingham refresher course is completed over 1 day and includes the updated content required by the SIA, including terror threat awareness and minimising personal risk for Security Officers.

Where Security Officers can work:

3 Steps to Renew Your Licence Fast

Book your refresher

Select your refresher date and package to secure your place before spaces fill.

Pass your exam

Same-day results & certificates usually issued the next day - fastest in the UK.

Renew your SIA licence

Apply through the SIA and keep working legally in the private security industry.

Upcoming Security Officer refresher dates

Choose your Birmingham refresher date below. If no package is selected, you’ll be asked to choose one during booking.

• Tue 17th Nov 2026 - DS Education - Birmingham - from £99.99. View availability and book
• Wed 2nd Dec 2026 - DS Education - Birmingham - from £99.99. View availability and book

Exam Protection

3 free retakes included as standard, with unlimited retakes on higher packages.

Same-day results

Fast exam results, with certificates usually issued the next working day.

Training portal

Lifetime access to our learner portal for ongoing learning and support.

Premium value

Support, extras and progression routes for learners who want more.

🎯Everything you need to know in one place

Quickly check who the Security Officer Refresher is for, what you need before booking, what you’ll learn, why Premium gives the strongest value, and how to renew your SIA licence with confidence.

Who is the Security Officer Refresher course for?

This course is for existing Security Officer licence holders who need to renew their SIA licence. If your current licence is due for renewal, this refresher training is the route you need to complete to stay compliant and continue working legally.

• Best for: learners renewing a Security Officer or Security Guard licence.
• Common roles: office security, retail security, reception security, site guarding, warehouses, hospitals, schools and front-of-house security.
• Main outcome: complete the required refresher training so you can move forward with your SIA renewal.

Security Officer Refresher

Renews your licence for static guarding, retail security, office security and front-of-house roles.

Door Supervisor Refresher

Renews your licence for door work and manned guarding. This route usually gives wider job options overall.

Eligibility before you book

Before attending the Security Officer Refresher course, you must meet the SIA and training provider requirements. This helps avoid delays on the day of training.

• Age: You must be 18 or over.
• Existing licence route: This course is for learners renewing a Security Officer / Security Guard licence.
• Photo ID: Bring valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or full UK driving licence.
• Proof of address: Bring accepted proof of address documents as explained in your booking instructions.
• First Aid: You must hold Emergency First Aid at Work, or an accepted equivalent, valid for at least 12 months from the refresher course start date.
• SIA checks: The SIA may carry out identity, right to work and criminality checks when you apply for renewal.

What you’ll learn in Security Officer refresher training

The refresher course updates key knowledge needed for modern security work, especially around public safety, threat awareness and personal risk management.

Self Study Requirements

Before attending your Security Officer Refresher course, you must complete the required self-study. This is an important part of your training and must be completed at least 24 hours before your course starts.

Why choose the Premium Package?

The Premium Package is built for learners who want more than just a basic Security Officer licence renewal. It is designed for security professionals who want to renew confidently, protect themselves with stronger support, and add CCTV Operator training for better long-term opportunities.

Best for serious security professionals

Premium gives you the Security Officer Refresher, Emergency First Aid, unlimited retakes, priority support, SIA renewal guidance and the CCTV Operator course in one complete route.

Security Officer Refresher included

Complete the required refresher training needed to renew your Security Officer licence and keep working legally in static guarding, retail, office and front-of-house security roles.

Emergency First Aid included

First Aid is required before refresher training. Premium includes it, helping remove a common booking problem and saving you from arranging it separately.

CCTV Operator course included

Add another valuable security skill. CCTV can open doors into control rooms, monitoring roles, retail security operations and corporate security environments.

Priority exams and support

Where possible, we prioritise exam arrangements, retakes and support around times suited to you, helping you stay on track before, during and after training.

Same-day results

Most centres can leave learners waiting much longer for outcomes. At DS Education, results are usually provided the same day, with certificates usually issued the next working day where awarding body processing allows.

Unlimited retakes

Premium gives you stronger protection if something does not go to plan. You can focus on passing without the same level of stress around retake costs.

50% off your second SIA licence application

The SIA applies a 50% discount to additional licences in different sectors. It does not apply to renewing the same licence sector. Premium is a strong route because it includes CCTV training, helping you prepare for an additional licence route while making use of the second-licence saving where eligible.

Maximum long-term value

Premium is not just about renewing. It helps you protect your current work, add CCTV progression, strengthen your CV and build a more flexible security career.

✅ Best choice if you want maximum value

Choose Premium if you want the most complete Security Officer Refresher route, stronger learner support, CCTV progression, renewal guidance and better protection if you need extra exam help.

Highfield Approved Centre

DS Education is a Highfield-approved training centre. Our Security Officer Refresher course is delivered as a recognised qualification that supports SIA licence renewal.

Highfield certification is widely recognised in the private security industry, and certificates can be verified using Highfield’s certificate checking system.

Security Officer Refresher Course Birmingham - FAQs

Why train with DS Education?

DS Education helps learners renew quickly, confidently and with clear support from booking to certificate release.

Fast results

Same-day results are usually available, with certificates often released the next working day.

Experienced trainers

Training is delivered clearly, with practical examples that relate to real security work.

Support before and after

We help with booking, self-study, documents, course preparation and renewal guidance.

Free refreshments

Snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi and a comfortable training environment are available for learners.

Birmingham B19 location

Train locally at our Birmingham centre, convenient for learners across the West Midlands.

Exam protection

All packages include 3 free exam retakes, with unlimited retakes available on Gold and Premium.

Fair Terms & Learner Promise

At DS Education, our terms are here to keep everything clear, fair and stress-free for learners. We know booking a course can feel like an important step, so we explain key information such as course dates, payments, deposits, ID requirements, attendance, self-study, transfers, retakes and refunds in a simple and transparent way.

Our aim is to protect learners, keep courses running smoothly, and make sure every learner understands what to expect before, during and after training. If you are unsure about anything, our team is here to help and guide you with honesty, care and fairness.

How to renew your SIA Security Officer licence

Renewing your licence is easier when you follow the correct order and prepare your documents early.

1. Check your SIA licence expiry date and book your refresher before it expires.
2. Make sure your Emergency First Aid qualification is valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.
3. Complete the required self-study before attending training.
4. Attend and pass the Security Officer Refresher course and assessments.
5. Apply for renewal through your SIA online account and complete any checks required by the SIA.
6. Wait for the SIA to process your renewal application. Processing times can vary, so booking early is strongly recommended.

Next steps

Choose your package, select your preferred date, and secure your Security Officer Refresher place. If you want the strongest value, choose Premium for First Aid, CCTV training, priority support, unlimited retakes and renewal guidance.

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