Areas we cover
SIA training for Merseyside and beyond, at one centre in Bootle
All our courses run at our own training centre: St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle L20 4AP. Learners come to us from across Merseyside, the Wirral, Cheshire, Halton, Warrington, Wigan and West Lancashire. Parking is free, and Bootle New Strand station (Merseyrail Northern Line) is about an 8-minute walk away.
Pick your area for directions by car and train, local security work and upcoming dates for the Door Supervisor course (£250), Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher (£150) and Security Guard Top Up / Refresher (£100).
Liverpool and Sefton
Bootle
Our own centre in Bootle, L20 4AP · About an 8-minute walk from Bootle New Strand station and Bootle Bus Station
Liverpool
About 4 miles by road · Just north of the city centre, in Bootle · 5 stops from Liverpool Central (Northern Line)
Crosby & Formby
About 10 miles by road · Waterloo to Bootle New Strand: 2 stops, no change · Formby: same line, no change
Southport
About 18 miles by road · Direct Northern Line train from Southport to Bootle New Strand
Sefton
Training centre in Bootle, Sefton · On the Merseyrail line from Southport, Formby and Crosby
Knowsley, St Helens and West Lancashire
Kirkby, Huyton & Knowsley
About 6 miles by road · M57 to Switch Island · Kirkby and Headbolt Lane: one change by train (Sandhills)
St Helens
About 13 miles by road · Main roads most of the way (A580, M57) · Direct trains St Helens Central – Lime Street
Ormskirk, Maghull & West Lancashire
About 11 miles by road · A59 or M58 to Switch Island · One change by train (Sandhills)
Wigan
About 20 miles by road · M58 nearly all the way, from M6 junction 26 · Train: change at Headbolt Lane and Sandhills
Wirral, Cheshire and Halton
Wirral
About 6 miles by road · One change by train (Moorfields)
Chester
About 23 miles by road · One change by train (Moorfields) · M53 and Kingsway Tunnel by car
Widnes & Runcorn
About 16 miles by road · Mostly motorway (M62, M57) · Direct trains from Widnes and Runcorn to Lime Street
Warrington
About 21 miles by road · Motorway nearly all the way (M62, M57) · Direct trains Warrington Central – Lime Street
Not listed?
If your town isn't here, you're still welcome. Most learners travel from within about 25 miles. Call us free on 0800 144 8458 and we'll help you plan the journey, or see how to find us.
Liverpool learners renewing a licence can also see our SIA top up / refresher courses for Liverpool page.
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Pick a date online, or call us free and we will help you choose the right course.