Individual licence
Check the operative's current licence for the specific role.
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SIA accreditation
Recognised standards. Clear credentials.
See how company approval under the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme differs from the individual licences needed for security roles.
Individual licencesRole-specific checksCompany approval is separateWritten service scope
SIA accreditation
A licence and a company approval are different.
The SIA licenses individuals and separately approves companies for specified activities.
The voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme assesses how a security provider is managed and delivers its services. Approval applies only to the activities listed for that legal entity. Check current status and sectors on the official register, then check each operative's licence for the work proposed.
What this service covers
What to verify before appointing security.
The checks depend on the proposed people, service and licensable activity.
Company status
If ACS approval is claimed, check the official register and approved sectors.
Discuss this areaService scope
Record the duties, location, hours and responsible contacts.
Discuss this areaOngoing checks
Keep licensing and assignment details current when staff or duties change.
Discuss this areaPlan your service
Two checks, one clear brief.
SIA licensing and company approval are distinct; neither replaces a defined service proposal.
Individual SIA licence
- The person doing licensable work
- Current status and relevant category
- Check through the official service
Approved Contractor Scheme
- Legal entity on the register
- Specific approved sectors
- Current approval status
A considered approach
Use the regulator's own records.
An approval badge alone cannot show which legal entity and activities are covered. Check the SIA register, then match each person's licence to the duties in your assignment.
- Search the registerLook up the legal company name and approved activities.
- Check operativesVerify the people deployed and their role-specific licences.
- Ask for detailConfirm how the credentials apply to the proposed assignment.
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These electronic security and fire safety services can be discussed alongside a separate Guard & Patrol brief, where relevant to your site.
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Standards you can trust.
Lansafe is Cyber Essentials certified. Its NSI, BAFE and SafeContractor credentials apply to the relevant company services and working practices.
About Lansafe
Client perspective
What working with Lansafe feels like.
Short extracts from published client feedback.
A clear way forward
From conversation to a practical plan.
We start with your requirements, then agree the right scope for your organisation.
Discuss the brief
Tell us about the premises, event or site and the outcomes you need.
Review the setting
Check access, existing systems, duties and practical constraints.
Agree the scope
Confirm the proposal, credentials, reporting and escalation route.
Good questions
Answers before we talk.
We will look at your situation in detail, but these answers are a useful starting point.
Does an SIA licence mean a company is an approved contractor?
No. The SIA licenses people. Its separate Approved Contractor Scheme assesses companies for specific private security activities.
Is company approval the same as NSI Gold?
No. NSI Gold relates to Lansafe's published electronic-security scope. The SIA's scheme concerns specific licensed private security activities and is checked separately.
Where can I verify current approval?
Use the SIA's official register of approved contractors and check the exact company name, approved activities and expiry date.
Let’s talk
Let’s build the right security brief.
Tell Lansafe about your site and the service you have in mind. We can discuss a practical, site-specific scope and next steps.
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