Posts Tagged ‘Physical Intervention’

Physical Intervention Training Northern Ireland

Monday, June 17th, 2013

Physical Intervention Training: When is it needed?

We at Quell receive enquires every week for our tailored courses in respect of Personal Safety, Lone Working or Conflict Management and after a discussion with one of the Quell team they do ask if we feel they may need a physical skill as well to help staff react if confronted with a physical threat. (more…)

Door Supervisors Upskilling Courses Increase Again

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Door Supervisors Upskilling Courses Increase Again

The good news is that even though all our security courses are continually increasing Month on Month, the problems we are encountering are more and more relating to Door Supervisors who are wishing to re-license are being given the wrong information on not only when they can re-license but how to re-license as well. (more…)

What do I do if someone grabs me?

Monday, April 8th, 2013

This question is a popular question from customer facing staff and with it comes the emotion of the consequences of what to do if the person fails to let go. (more…)

SIA Security Training Licence been revoked?

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

SIA Security Training Licence been revoked?

Over the past week we have had quite a few people contact us at Quell and ask for advice on a letter they have received about having their licence revoked from the Security Industry Authority. (more…)

Physical Intervention Training in Northern Ireland (Upskilling Award)

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Physical Intervention Training in Northern Ireland (Upskilling Award)

On Sunday I was delivering the new Door Supervisors Upskilling Award to 11 existing Door Supervisors and it was refreshing to see that once they realised that the new skills were effective and actually did what it said on the tin. (Physical Intervention) (more…)

Upskilling Door Supervisors is now in effect from Today

Monday, February 4th, 2013

The Security Industry Authority have now put into place from today, the new criteria required for all Door Supervisors who do not have qualifications like Physical Intervention on their current licence and may require Upskilling Door Supervisors.

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Lone Worker Training (Booking In & Out)

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Lone Worker Training (Booking In & Out)

Booking in & out of work or when conducting off site visits has been labelled over the years as “BIG BROTHER” and with that has developed an attitude towards the task. (more…)

How do I make my reception safer for my staff? Risk Assessment

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

How do I make my reception safer for my staff? Risk Assessment

This question came through our website yesterday and for us to answer is difficult but not impossible, but it does also tell us that some members of staff are realising that they may need to make adjustments to ensure their staff are safe. (more…)

I want to train all my staff in Personal Safety Training incorporating how to fight off an armed attacker?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

I want to train all my staff in Personal Safety Training incorporating how to fight off an armed attacker?

This comment is a line that some of our new clients are using, as they have been told that it is the safest way to cover all the subjects of protecting your staff, with the use of aggressive skills to fend off potential assaults. (more…)

Physical Intervention Training is becoming the main focus for Door Teams

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

Physical Intervention Training is becoming the main focus for Door Teams

Since the announcement from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) that Physical Intervention Training will be implemented into the relicensing of current Door Supervisors who have not attended a Physical Intervention Training module, many have been calling and emailing us at Quell for help and guidance. (more…)