SIA Level 3 Close Protection Course

SIA Level 3 Close Protection Course

The Close Protection Officer Training Course opens up highly paying opportunities to work as Bodyguards protecting celebrities, VIPs or high net worth individuals.

✅Who should do the close protection course?

If you dream of working as a bodyguard or close protection operative for celebrities and you have a passion for security, this is the qualification for you.
After doing the close protection training you would be able to apply for the highly esteemed close protection license from SIA which will allow you to work as a close protection officer in the United Kingdom, you may also escort and accompany celebrities to other countries.

✅How much can I earn?

After doing the close protection training you can earn up to £200-350 per day depending upon your experience and profile.

✅What are the requirements of the Close Protection Training Course?

You need to be at least 18 years old to take the Close Protection Course, also need to be fluent in English to follow the content and perform at the assessment.
Some experience in security or combat would also be useful (although this is not a requirement of the course), as the course can be demanding for some people.
Security professionals who have worked for several years already, or people moving into this industry from a military or police background, often do best in CPO training.

✅Close Protection Course Content

To allow ample time to teach the broad range of advanced skills required by bodyguard work, the Close Protection Course runs over 16-18 days and consists of 3 units:

• Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry
• Unit 2: Working as a Close Protection Operative
• Unit 3: Conflict Management

Courses are packed with theoretical and practical activities to keep you engaged. The training is intense, and some exercises will finish late.

✅The course covers the following units

• Roles and Responsibilities of a CPO
• Threat and Risk Assessment
• Incident Management
• Venue Security operations
• Reconnaissance (Theory and Practical)
• CPO Protocol and Etiquette
• Operational Planning
• Route Selection
• Foot Formations
• Vehicle Tactics
• Embus / Debus
• Search Procedures (personal, Vehicle and premises)
• Surveillance (Live scenarios in central London)

NOTE: To apply for this licence, you will also need a First Aid at Work Qualification.

First Aid requirement for the Close Protection Course

It is an SIA requirement that canters must confirm that each learner has a valid first aid qualification OR can evidence sufficient training or experience to the:

• Level of the First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate Award – 30 hours (Pearson / IHCD)
• Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (HABC) or equivalent.
• Level 3 First aid at work award (QCF)

✅Do you have a Valid First Aid at work Qualification

If you have your qualification, you do not need to do the first aid qualification again, but you would be required to produce evidence on the first day of the training.
In case you do not have the qualification, we would arrange the Level 3 First Aid at Work Course for you.
Our training providers intentionally make the course fast to fully prepare you for the reality of life as a Close Protection Operative. It’s rapid, intensive on the mind and body, and always full of surprises.
The Close Protection Training Course covers everything you need to know, and your expert instructor will fully prepare you for success.

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Secure your place in the next SIA Level 3 Close Protection Course and invest in your professional development as a security professional.