Close Protection Training

Description

Our Close Protection course allows students to apply for their SIA Close Protection Operative Licence upon completion. **Please ensure you read and understand the entry requirements listed further down the page** Under guidelines from the SIA, all learners wishing to attend a Close Protection course must have a a first aid qualification. We provide that within the course cost.

For corporate or multiple bookings, please get in touch separately.

• Location: Indrisec Training Centre, Old Bank Chambers, 3-5 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6BU
• Cost: £2,000.00 + vat (£2,400.00 total).
• Duration: 23 day Close Protection Top Up Course including Emergency Care for First Responders level 3
• Timings: 08:00 – 19:30

Our Close Protection Training Course

We teach our Close Protection Course through experience gained on the ground over decades of working within the security industry. We’re not a company to just rattle off a PowerPoint for a few days and leave it at that. Rather, we teach you using our real world experience in the industry, demonstrating the realities of working as a Close Protection Operative and the security industry as a whole. Throughout our Close Protection course you will be continually assessed and tested. You can read more about our scenario training and pressure testing here. After your course we will be here to support you as you progress through your career in the security industry if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have much experience in the security industry?
• Yes we do. Among our instruction team of three we have 60 years of operational experience working in front-line roles within the security industry, predominantly in Close Protection. Read more about our instructors here>.
• Do you guarantee a pass on the Close Protection Training?
• No, we do not guarantee a pass. This is because we are firm believers in the raising of standards within the industry and believe in the quality of our training. We will support our learners where needed to ensure they reach the required standard to enable them to pass the course of their own accord. If you are after a guaranteed pass, then we are not the training provider for you.
• Is there a physical fitness test?
• Not as such. We do carry out some fairly physical assessments during the course that are pass or fail.
• What happens if I fail my Close Protection Training?
• If you fail your course, you are entitled to a free re-sit of the failed examination(s). We will assist you on where we believe you have fallen short, and from there we will advise and guide you on reaching the required level. Any complete failures are welcome to attempt the course again.
• Will you place me into work, after my Close Protection Training?
• While we are an operational company, and do currently employ former students, we cannot guarantee employment with us after your course. We do have links within the industry, and as work opportunities arise through them, we may pass these opportunities onto our graduate database.
• Is it worth getting my close protection licence?
• In short, yes. There are a lot of opportunities arising all over the UK for close protection licensed operatives. The licence also allows you to work in other areas of the security industry.
• What do you mean by “reality based training”?
• We are in the fortunate position that we have a lot of experience within the security industry. This means that when we teach subjects within that, we teach from a point of experience. We us our experience to enhance your learning, sharing real life situations so that our students can gain a greater understanding of the context of what we are teaching. We also teach the realities of the industry so that those passing the course have an understanding of what they may be expected to do.
• How long do I have to wait to get my course results back?
• You don’t. We use electronic testing for our examinations, meaning we get an instant result once you have completed the exam. This means that if you do have an issue with a particular test, we can re-sit you before the end of the course and by the end you will also know if you have passed or failed.
• I have dyslexia, can I attend the course?
• Absolutely. We have had many a student train with us with similar concerns who have had no problem. Likewise, there are plenty of extremely good Close Protection Operatives who we have worked with over the years with similar learning difficulties, all who have excelled in their career paths.
• I have a Physical Disability, can I attend?
• This is something we would need further information on. Some of the assessments you will need to pass will require some physical activity, as well as things like escorting someone in a controlled manner down a staircase. The role itself can also be physically demanding, and while we firmly believe in giving everyone a fair shot, for some people the course will just not be possible to pass. Call us on 01252 759 183 to discuss any issues you have. 

If you have any further queries, or would like to simply chat about the requirements of the course, please call 01252 759 183 or get in touch using our contact page.

Entry Requirements to attend the Close Protection Training

• This course includes your medical training.
• Please ensure you are eligible to receive an SIA licence after your course. You can do so here: SIA Criminal Record Eligibility Checker.
• Learners must be 18+ years of age.

All at-home learning requirements will be sent to you upon booking. Security operatives are likely in the course of their work to be required to make calls to the emergency services, or need to communicate to resolve conflict. It is essential that security operatives are able to communicate clearly. Prospective candidates should possess sufficient language skills in order to be presented for assessment. As a guide, learners should, as a minimum, have language skills equivalent to the following to attend this Close Protection course:

• A B1 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
• A B1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• An ESOL qualification at (Entry Level 3) regulated by Ofqual and taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
• An ESOL qualification at SCQF Level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
• Functional Skills Level 1 in English · SQA Core Skills in Communication at SCQF Level 5 · Essentials Skills Wales Communication Level 1

Close Protection Training Topics

As a guide, here is a brief overview of the subjects and some of the content you will be covering on our close protection course;

• Emergency Care for First Responders
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of first responders
  • Be able to administer therapeutic oxygen therapy
  • Be able to recognise and manage a compromised airway
  • Be able to recognise and manage a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
• Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a close protection operative
  • Understand the importance of threat and risk assessment
  • Understand surveillance, anti-surveillance and counter-surveillance methods
  • Understand close protection foot drills
  • Understand reconnaissance within a close protection environment
• Working as a Close Protection Operative
  • Undertake a dynamic risk assessment
  • Demonstrate use of surveillance, anti-surveillance and counter surveillance
  • Demonstrate close protection foot drills
  • Be able to manage transport arrangements within a close protection environment
  • Be able to prepare and carry out a close protection assignment
• Application of Conflict Management
  • Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role
  • Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
• Principles of Terror Threat Awareness
  • Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
• Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives
  • Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
  • Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
  • Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor
• Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives
  • Understand the requirements of providing clear and concise instructions to the principal and team members in emergency situations
  • Know how to respond to a change in operational conditions from standard operating procedure (SOP) to emergency operating procedure (EOP
  • Know the responsibilities of the close protection team when there is an immediate physical threat to the principal. Be able to protect the principal from assault
• Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
  • Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
  • Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
  • Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques

Progressions Opportunities Following Your Close Protection Top Up Training:

• Working as a CCTV Operator (Public Space Surveillance) within the Private Security Industry
• Delivery of Conflict Management Training
• Deliverers of Physical Intervention Training within the Private Security Industry

Our staff are all from an operational, front-line working background within the security industry, military and emergency services and have tried and tested these techniques in real working environments. They have a great deal of knowledge and experience and will pass on that knowledge using real world examples and scenarios to reinforce your confidence in these techniques.

During your Close Protection Training Course you will be continuously assessed and further instruction will be provided where needed. If a delegate is struggling with any aspect of the course, we will be there to assist in your understanding.

We work with you to help you work safely.

To enquire about how we can help you, or your business, please get in touch using the contact form and we shall be in touch shortly.

First Aid Requirements

Any one wishing to attend the Close Protection training must first hold a valid, 3 day level 3 first aid certificate with a minimum of 12 months remaining before it expires. We run our level 3 Emergency Care for First Responders at the start of this Close Protection Course. Find out more about our 3 day Emergency Care for First Responders (ECFR) course here

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