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Understand the definition of ‘director’ so you know if you need to apply for a licence.
Outsourced pre-employment screening: understanding your responsibilities and how to meet our standards.
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
Guidance for training providers: what you need to know to meet the SIA's rules on first aid training.
Our specification documents form the basis of the qualifications linked to SIA licensing.
What an SIA approved contractor must do to remain approved.
What you must do if you wish to use our Licence Management service.
The sanctions we apply if an SIA approved contractor is in breach of ACS conditions.
Answers to the questions asked by approved contractors about the changes we will be making in February 2025.
How you can appeal against our decision to refuse your ACS application.
Find out how SIA licensing applies to shopping centres and retail outlets.
Guidance for training providers: what you need to know if you will be delivering SIA licence-linked training after 1 April 2021.
Security staff can be the first to respond to acid attacks or incidents where someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance. Make sure you know what to do.
Find out what you can do to stop child sexual exploitation.
Violence against security staff is unacceptable. Find out what you can do to prevent it.
How to order ACS-related items such as lapel pins and wall plaques.
Information you need if you want to offer an ACS passport scheme.
Guidance and templates that will help you to plan your assessment.
This guide explains how SIA licensing may affect the way you manage queues and control access to your premises.
This guide explains whether someone who does Fire Watch / Waking Watch roles needs a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
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