Bootle
Door Supervisor & SIA top up / refresher courses in Bootle
ESO's training centre is in Bootle itself, at St Mary's Complex on Waverley Street, L20 4AP. If you live in Bootle, Litherland, Orrell, Seaforth or Netherton, you can train for your SIA licence close to home and walk, bus or drive in each day.
We run the full Door Supervisor course for new starters, and the Door Supervisor and Security Guard top ups (refreshers) for anyone renewing a licence. All three are taught face to face in our own classrooms. We're family-run, and our learners have left 692 five-star Google reviews.
- Our own centre in Bootle, L20 4AP
- About an 8-minute walk from Bootle New Strand station and Bootle Bus Station
- Free parking at the centre
- Asda Bootle about 5 minutes' walk for lunch
- Door Supervisor £250 · top ups from £100
- Family-run · 692 five-star Google reviews
692
five-star Google reviews
98%
of exams passed first time (Laser/Trident results, Nov 2025 to Nov 2026)
Laser Trident
approved training centre
Bootle
face-to-face training, L20 4AP
Getting to the centre
By car
The centre is on Waverley Street, close to Stanley Road and the New Strand. Parking at the centre is free, so you won't pay anything to park over a six-day course.
If you're used to driving into Liverpool city centre, that's a real saving: city centre car parks typically charge £6 to £26 for a full day.
By train and bus
Bootle New Strand (Merseyrail Northern Line) is about an 8-minute walk from the centre, and Bootle Oriel Road, on the same line, is about 12 minutes. Seaforth & Litherland is one stop north of Bootle New Strand.
Bootle Bus Station on Washington Parade, by the New Strand Shopping Centre, is about an 8-minute walk. Check current routes and times with Merseytravel.
Road distances are approximate (OpenStreetMap routing to L20 4AP). Check live times with Merseyrail, National Rail or Merseytravel before you travel.
Venue: St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle L20 4AP. Map, walking routes and parking.
Security work in and around Bootle
A Door Supervisor licence lets you work on the doors of pubs, bars and clubs, at events, and in any role that needs a Security Guard licence. From Bootle you're well placed for all of it: Liverpool city centre is just to the south, and Southport is on the same train line to the north.
Closer to home, Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock sits on the docks between Bootle and the city centre, and Aintree Racecourse is a short drive away. Big matchdays and race meetings bring in event security work. Shops and shopping centres such as the New Strand use licensed security staff too.
Every employer sets its own requirements, and no course can promise a job. Your licence application is decided by the SIA.
Which course do you need?
Door Supervisor
£250
New to security, or want the licence that covers door work and guarding.
6 days, face to face. Need first aid? Add Emergency First Aid at Work for £75 – it runs on the morning of day one, so there is no extra day.
Course detailsDoor Supervisor Top Up / Refresher
£150
Renewing a Door Supervisor licence. This is the course people know as the top up – now officially called the refresher.
2 days. Your first aid must be valid for at least another 12 months – add EFAW for £50.
Course detailsSecurity Guard Top Up / Refresher
£100
Renewing a Security Guard licence (the Security Guard top up, now called the refresher).
1 day. Add EFAW for £50 if your first aid needs renewing.
Course detailsYou need a current first aid qualification (Emergency First Aid at Work or above) for SIA Door Supervisor training and for the top ups / refreshers. Emergency First Aid at Work is £100 on its own.
Upcoming dates in Bootle
Door Supervisor
| Dates | Book |
|---|---|
| Mon 16 Nov – Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Book |
| Mon 30 Nov – Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Mon 14 Dec – Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Mon 11 Jan – Sat, 16 Jan 2027 | Book |
| Mon 25 Jan – Sat, 30 Jan 2027 | Book |
Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher
Short videos before you book
Is door supervision for me?
1 min 46 s · captions
What to expect on your first day
1 min 56 s · captions
Time to renew your SIA licence?
1 min 4 s · captions
How to apply for your SIA licence
5 min 49 s · captions
Passed your course? Our SIA licence guide covers the application step by step, including which ID the SIA accepts. ESO is an independent training provider, not part of the SIA.
Questions from Bootle
Where exactly is the course held?
At our own training centre: St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle L20 4AP. All our courses run there.
How do I get to the centre without a car?
Bootle New Strand station (Merseyrail Northern Line) and Bootle Bus Station are both about an 8-minute walk away. Bootle Oriel Road station is about 12 minutes.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking at the centre is free.
Reviews
Review: 5 Stars – Outstanding Training Experience I am giving a 5-star, outstanding award to ESO Training for the Door Supervisor’s course I recently completed. If you are looking for professional security training, look no further. The Facilities I was originally attracted to this course because of the free onsite parking and the nearby ASDA—meaning no expensive city parking or pricey lunches. The training takes place in a characterful old school building, but the classrooms themselves are modern and well-kitted out with comfortable chairs and two huge TV monitors. Simon, the owner, also provides an endless supply of free refreshments throughout the week. Expert Instruction Simon and George are incredibly approachable and bring a vast amount of industry experience to the table. Their method of engaging with students ensures that every hour is entertaining; from day one, you truly feel like you are being looked after. Support & Success Their training style gives you a very high probability of passing. Simon is genuinely invested in your success—he doesn't want anyone to fail and will even allow you to return until you pass. Once I succeeded, Simon updated my personal SIA account within just a few days, allowing me to apply for my license immediately. Final Thoughts I want to thank Simon and George for delivering a “top-notch” week. Thanks to their help, I’ve already applied for my license and am ready to get back on the employment ladder. I have so much respect for these guys; the entire process from start to finish took less than two weeks. I am so glad I chose this course. Thank you!
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