Overview

Are you ready to start a career in security?

Designed to give adults aged 19+ the chance to build up sector-specific skills, this FREE* three-week course is a great way to fast-track into a new career.

Limited places available, so don’t miss this chance to gain skills and get a guaranteed job interview.

For more information, contact our friendly team on 01623 413602.

Please note: Prior to starting the course, you’re required to attend a session called ‘Thinking of working in security?’. This will involve a short interview to assess your eligibility for the course.

Why choose this course?

Gain a paid for SIA licence (subject to passing all course elements)

Get a guaranteed job interview when you finish.

What will I study?

Emergency first aid at work
Customer service
Personal development
Being a door supervisor.

Course schedule and location

Days: Monday to Friday (three consecutive weeks).

Time: 9.00am–5.00pm.

Choose your preferred location to see the available start dates and venues.

Mansfield

Venue - Mansfield Old Town Hall (NG18 1HX)
Registration Day - Wednesday 11 February 2026
Start date - Monday 16 February 2026
Venue - Mansfield Old Town Hall (NG18 1HX)
Registration Day - Wednesday 13 May 2026
Start date - Monday 18 May 2026
Nottingham

Venue - Sneinton Community Centre (NG2 4HT)
Registration Day - Wednesday 15 April 2026
Start date - Monday 20 April 2026
Leicester

Venue - Highfields Centre (LE2 0DS)
Start date - Monday 23 February 2026

Entry requirements
Be aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025)
Been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years
Be unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits OR employed but earning less than £25,750 per year (proof required)
Working at a minimum of a Level 1 in English and Maths
No criminal convictions
Haven’t previously gained an SIA licence
Completion of the ‘Thinking of working in security?’ session.
Careers

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.