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Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enforce legal regulations by checking individuals' legal age to enter a bar, manage crowds and emergencies, monitor dress codes and handle aggressive and abusive behaviours.

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Competences
36
Groups
4
Essential
16
Optional
20

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Cross-sector

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fire safety regulations

The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

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illegal substances

The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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check tickets at venue entry

Ensure that all guests have valid tickets for the specific venue or show and report on irregularities.

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ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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comply with the principles of self-defence

Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations where attackers are using deadly force themselves.

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control crowd

Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.

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deal with aggressive behaviour

Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension of the person involved. Report details of adverse behaviour in line with the organisation’s procedures.

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detain offenders

Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.

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handle veterinary emergencies

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

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identify security threats

Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.

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monitor guest access

Oversee guests access, ensuring that guest needs are addressed and security is maintained at all times.

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perform security checks

Monitor and check individuals' bags or personal items in order to make sure the individuals present no threats and that their behaviour is legally compliant.

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practice vigilance

Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.

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react calmly in stressful situations

React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.

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restrain individuals

Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual is unable to proceed in this negative behaviour and to protect others.

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screen clients

Check the personal information of clients and make sure they are not on any blacklist or registered for any severe offences.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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first aid

The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.

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law enforcement

The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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Sector-specific

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assist emergency services

Assist and cooperate with the police and emergency services when needed.

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ensure escape routes

Make sure emergency exits and emergency escape routes are clear.

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manage lost and found articles

Make sure that all articles or objects lost are identified and that the owners gets them back in their possession.

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monitor parking areas to maintain security

Monitor the entry and exit routes within the parking areas and report on any hazards, accidents or violations.

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Cross-sector

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assess character

Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.

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assist police investigations

Assist in police investigations by providing them with specialised information as a professional involved in the case, or by providing witness accounts, in order to ensure the police have all relevant information for the case.

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ban cameras

Impose a prohibition on filming or making pictures.

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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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handle cash flow

Handle the movement of money into or out of a business, project, or financial product. Take bets, pay out winnings and manage the cash flow.

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identify terrorism threats

Identify the possibility of terrorism activities posing threats and danger in a specific area by monitoring activities of potentially dangerous groups of people, assessing risks in different areas, and gathering intelligence.

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liaise with security authorities

Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.

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manage emergency evacuation plans

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

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manage major incidents

Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.

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operate fire extinguishers

Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.

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operate radio equipment

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.

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patrol areas

Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.

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perform body searches

Examine visitors by performing a body search, in order to detect weapons or illegal substances.

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provide first aid

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

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