Liverpool
Renewing your SIA licence? You need the top up – now officially called the refresher – for your licence. It is the same course people know as the top up. GOV.UK calls it refresher training, and the old standalone top-up qualifications have not been accepted for licence applications since 1 April 2026, so the refresher is what you need now. You also need first aid that is valid for at least another 12 months.
We run both at our Bootle centre, just north of Liverpool city centre. The Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher runs over 2 days for £150, and the Security Guard Top Up / Refresher is 1 day for £100. If your first aid needs renewing too, add Emergency First Aid at Work for £50 (£100 on its own).
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You can apply to renew up to 4 months before your licence runs out, and any time left is added to your new licence, so there is nothing to lose by booking your top up early. If your licence has already expired, you have to apply for a new one (GOV.UK).
Our one-minute renewal video on the Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher page explains the steps, and our SIA licence guide covers the application itself, including the £204 fee and the ID you need.
Parking at our Bootle centre is free – Liverpool city centre car parks typically charge £6 to £26 for a full day.
Venue: St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle L20 4AP. Map and travel.
Final prices – ESO is not VAT registered.
| Course | Dates | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Door Supervisor | Mon 16 Nov – Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Book |
| Security Guard Top Up / Refresher | Mon, 23 Nov 2026 | Book |
| Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher | Tue 24 Nov – Wed, 25 Nov 2026 | Book |
| Door Supervisor | Mon 30 Nov – Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Security Guard Top Up / Refresher | Mon, 7 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Door Supervisor Top Up / Refresher | Tue 8 Dec – Wed, 9 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Door Supervisor | Mon 14 Dec – Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Book |
| Security Guard Top Up / Refresher | Mon, 4 Jan 2027 | Book |
The Door Supervisor top up – now officially called the refresher – that you need to renew your SIA Door Supervisor licence.
Next date: Tue 24 Nov – Wed, 25 Nov 2026
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One-day Security Guard top up – now officially called the refresher – for renewing your SIA Security Guard licence.
Next date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
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One-day workplace first aid course – CPR, defibrillator use, bleeding, choking and more. Meets the first aid requirement for SIA Door Supervisor and Security Guard training.
New dates coming soon – call us
View course & datesYes. It is the course people know as the top up, now officially called the refresher. GOV.UK says you need refresher training to renew a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence. Old top-up qualifications have not been accepted for licence applications since 1 April 2026, so book the refresher (our Top Up / Refresher course).
Yes – you need the refresher training for your licence (Door Supervisor or Security Guard), plus first aid valid for at least another 12 months. Call us free on 0800 144 8458 if you are not sure which course you need.
You can apply to renew up to 4 months before your licence expires, and any time left is carried over to the new licence, so book early rather than late.
Emergency First Aid at Work is £50 when you add it to the Door Supervisor or Security Guard Top Up / Refresher, or £100 on its own.
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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