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Outsourced pre-employment screening: understanding your responsibilities and how to meet our standards.
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
Sub-contracting to a company that is not an SIA approved contractor: what the rules are and how you ask for permission.
How we handle licence applications for people who have changed their gender.
A description of some of the benefits of the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
What an SIA approved contractor must do to remain approved.
Find out how SIA licensing applies to shopping centres and retail outlets.
An SIA approved contractor is assessed every year, must inform us of significant changes to the company, and must use the ACS mark correctly.
The sanctions we apply if an SIA approved contractor is in breach of ACS conditions.
How to order ACS-related items such as lapel pins and wall plaques.
Guidance for training providers: what you need to know to meet the SIA's rules on first aid training.
What you must do if you wish to use the Security Industry Authority's Licence Management service.
Find out what you can do to stop child sexual exploitation.
What you must do if you use overseas suppliers to deliver services in the UK.
Learn about how we can apply additional conditions to your ACS approval and what this means for you.
How you can appeal against our decision to refuse your ACS application.
Guidance and templates that will help you to plan your assessment.
Guidance for training providers: what you need to know if you will be delivering SIA licence-linked training after 1 April 2021.
How to remain compliant as an SIA approved contractor while using trademarks and making claims about your accreditation.
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