You must bring the correct, verifiable ID on Day 1 of the course. Failure to do so means you cannot attend or complete the course, and no refunds will be given. As per SIA rules, please bring 1 document from Group A –AND– 2 documents from Group B + 1 recent passport photo. Of the three documents you provide, at least one must show your current address and at least one must show your date of birth. If you have ANY doubts or questions regarding the supply of required identification documents, please contact us: (01202) 978466.
Group A Identification Documents (One from this group)
NOTE: Documents from Group A must be the original. (Scans or photocopies will not be accepted). If your Group A document does not contain a photograph, such as a UK birth or adoption certificate, you must also provide an additional acceptable photographic identity document.
- A1 – Passport that is signed, current and valid UK
- A2 – Current, valid photocard driving licence issued by the DVLA in Britain. (We will not accept the photocard on its own if it was issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.)
- A3 – Current, valid photocard driving licence and its paper counterpart issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.
- A4 – UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth.
- A5 UK adoption certificate.
- A6 UK biometric residence permit card.
Note: A2/A3 Can be used as a Group B Identification Document if NOT used as your Group A Identification Document.
Group B Identification Documents (and Two from this group)
NOTE: Group B evidence may be provided as an original physical document or electronically, provided it is clear, complete and legible and meets all of the requirements, including the relevant date period and the learner’s name and address details where applicable. Electronic documents can be shown clearly on a phone or tablet or supplied electronically for checking. IMPORTANT: This electronic Group B allowance applies to the Skills for Jobs course and qualification ID check. When applying to the SIA for a licence, learners must follow the SIA’s own Next Steps instructions, as the SIA may require original physical documents for its separate identity check
- B1 – Bank or building society statement issued to your current address, less than three months old. You can use more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different bank or building society.
- B2 – Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone landline, water, TV, satellite, cable etc but NOT mobile phone bills) issued to your current address within the last three months. You can only submit one utility bill in support of your application.
- B3 – A credit card statement sent to your current address within the last three months. You can submit more than one statement as long as each is issued by a different issuer.
- B4 – Council Tax statement issued in the last 12 months.
- B5 – Mortgage statement issued in the last 12 months.
- B6 – Letter from H.M. Revenue & Customs, Department of Work and Pensions, employment service, or local authority issued within the last three months. You can submit more than one letter as long as each is issued by a different Government department or a different local authority.
- B7 – P45 or P60 tax statement from the last 12 months.
- B8 – Current UK driving licence – paper version (not the paper counterpart to a photocard).
- B9 – Driving licence photocard (without a paper counterpart) issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.
- B10 – Pension, endowment or ISA statement issued in last 12 months.
- B11 Valid UK firearms licence with photo.
Note: A2/A3 Can be used as a Group B Identification Document if NOT used as your Group A Identification Document.
