SIA Removes Recognition of BIIAB: What Lincolnshire Learners Need to Know in 2026
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced that it has terminated its recognition agreement with BIIAB, meaning BIIAB can no longer register new learners or issue SIA licence‑linked qualifications. This decision, published on 15 July 2026, follows serious and persistent breaches uncovered during Operation RESOLUTE — a nationwide effort to tackle poor standards and training malpractice in the private security industry.
For anyone in Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Grantham, Boston, and surrounding areas, this update has created understandable confusion. If you’re planning to gain your SIA licence or renew your Door Supervisor or Security Officer qualification, it’s essential to choose a training provider that works with a fully recognised awarding organisation.
And that’s exactly where AMP Training & Consultancy stands out.
Why This Matters for SIA Learners in Lincolnshire
The SIA’s action means:
- BIIAB cannot register new learners for Door Supervisor, Security Officer, or Refresher qualifications.
- BIIAB must stop issuing licence‑linked qualifications entirely by 10 August 2026.
- Learners currently enrolled under BIIAB may face delays or disruptions.
- Training centres using BIIAB must switch to another approved awarding body immediately.
For learners, this raises a simple but critical question:
“Where can I still complete my SIA training safely, legitimately, and without disruption?”
AMP Training: Fully Approved Through SFJ Awards — No Disruption, No Risk
AMP Training delivers all SIA licence‑linked courses through SFJ Awards, one of the SIA’s recognised awarding bodies. This means:
- Your qualification is fully valid for SIA licensing and renewal.
- Your training meets the latest industry standards.
- You avoid the uncertainty currently affecting BIIAB learners.
- You receive training from a centre that is quality‑assured, inspected, and compliant.
SFJ Awards remains fully recognised by the SIA and Ofqual, giving learners complete confidence in the integrity of their qualification.
If you’re searching for:
- SIA Door Supervisor Course Lincolnshire
- SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Lincolnshire
- SIA Security Officer Course Lincolnshire
- SIA training near me
- Renew my SIA licence Lincolnshire
AMP Training is one of the safest, most reliable options available right now.
🔍 What Happened With BIIAB? (Quick Summary)🔍
Operation RESOLUTE uncovered serious concerns including:
- Training malpractice
- Poor standards
- Issues with qualification validity
- Failures in quality assurance and monitoring
As a result, the SIA removed BIIAB from its course finder tool and issued a termination notice. Ofqual also issued a Direction preventing BIIAB from taking on new learners.
This is a major regulatory step — but it’s also a reminder of why choosing the right awarding body matters.
📍 Lincolnshire Learners: Where to Book Your SIA Course Now 📍
If you live or work in Lincolnshire and need to complete or refresh your SIA qualification, AMP Training offers:
- Door Supervisor Course (Full)
- Door Supervisor Refresher / Top‑Up
- Security Officer Course
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – SIA‑approved
All delivered through SFJ Awards, ensuring your qualification is accepted by the SIA without delay.
Why Lincolnshire Learners Are Choosing AMP Training
Local training for Lincoln, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Newark, Grantham, Boston, and surrounding areas
Trusted by employers across Lincolnshire
High pass rates
Real‑world training delivered by experienced instructors
Fully compliant with SIA and SFJ Awards requirements
No risk of disruption from awarding body changes
With the SIA tightening standards, choosing a trusted, recognised, and quality‑assured provider has never been more important.