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We have more than 52 pop up centres that we are currently operating our courses from. Few of the courses can also be learned online from your home and exam can also be taken online regardless of your location.  We are allowed to run SIA Authorised course from anywhere in the UK. 

Our courses normally starts from Monday and end accordingly. Upon booking, we will organise your placement to our nearest centre from your location.

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QUALIFICATION NAME

Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative

AGE REQUIREMENT

18 or Above

REQUIREMENT FOR

SIA Close Protection Licence

DURATION

18 days if you already hold door supervisor and first aid at work

ASSESSMENT

Practical observations and multiple choice question exam

SUITABLE FOR

Experienced professionals with prior background in the security industry

JOB ROLES

Bodyguards, Close Protection Officer (CPO), Security Specialists for the aviation and maritime industry

SIA Close Protection Training

SIA Close protection officers have dynamic, highly paid and rewarding careers usually working as bodyguards for VIPs, diplomats, celebrities, politicians or providing security in the aviation and maritime industry. We only recommend the close protection course for serious individuals with prior experience in the security industry as the course is both long and demanding.

Course Details

The SIA Close protection training course runs for 18 days. You must also hold a First Aid at Work (FAW) or First Person on Scene (FPOS) qualification as a pre-requisite. The FAW course is often offered as part of the close protection training course.

This is the longest SIA training course and requires dedication and commitment for successful completion. The topic covered on the course include:

Close Protection Specialist:

      • Session 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative
      • Session 2: Threat and Risk Assessment
      • Session 3: Surveillance Awareness
      • Session 4: Operational Planning
      • Session 5: Law and Legislation
      • Session 6: Interpersonal Skills
      • Session 7: Close Protection Teamwork and Briefing
      • Session 8: Conduct Reconnaissance
      • Session 9: Close Protection Foot Drills
      • Session 10: Route Selection
      • Session 11: Close Protection Journey Management
      • Session 12: Search Procedures
      • Session 13: Incident Management
      • Session 14: Venue Security

Conflict Management:

      • Session 1: Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk
      • Session 2: Defusing Conflict
      • Session 3: Resolving and Learning from Conflict
      • Session 4: Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Security Guarding and Close Protection

Course Assessment

Throughout the course, your trainer will assess you through various exercises and practical demonstrations. You will also sit a multiple choice question examination. Successful candidates will achieve the Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry.

All of the assessments will be conducted within the course duration.

We understand that exams can be daunting or nervous for many candidates. Many candidates on the course have not sat an examination in a long time. The trainer on the course will equip you with all the knowledge needed to pass.

90%Pass rate