Yes. Candidates must hold an active, regulated Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification before they can sit their SIA exam or renew their licence. The certificate should be valid for at least 12 months from the start date of the security training.
Complete the relevant Level 2 security course, receive your results, submit your application through the official SIA portal, complete ID and background checks, then wait for your licence status and badge to be issued.
Only candidates working under an eligible SIA Approved Contractor Scheme pathway may be able to work while an application is pending. Otherwise, learners should wait until their digital profile shows an active licence status.
