• Qualification:
Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top-Up)
• Qualification Number:
610/1301/8
• Duration:
4 Days
• Timings:
08:30 – 18:00
• Location:
Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London
• Instructor:
Nick Player
• Assessment:
E-assessment (multiple-choice exam) and practical skills assessments
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Course Overview:
This Level 2 Top-Up Close Protection Course is essential for all current SIA-licensed Close Protection Operatives who need to renew their licence in accordance with the latest SIA requirements. Delivered at our accredited training centre in Stratford, London, this SIA Close Protection Top-Up Training ensures operatives are up-to-date with new industry standards, including terror threat awareness, door supervision protocols, and physical intervention techniques.
This is not a refresher course—it’s a mandatory qualification for SIA licence renewal, ensuring you’re compliant with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations from October 2022 onward.
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Who Is This Course For?
This SIA Top-Up Close Protection Training Course is designed for existing Close Protection Licence holders whose qualification predates the new SIA requirements.
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Course Content:
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Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
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Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives
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Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
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Advanced Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives
Training includes both classroom-based instruction and physical intervention training, ensuring operatives are prepared for modern threats, crowd control, conflict resolution, and non-compliant subject management.
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Entry Requirements:
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You must currently hold a valid SIA Close Protection Licence
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Must be able to communicate fluently in spoken and written English
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Must have a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent
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Learners must wear appropriate practical training attire
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You must complete ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning modules before attendance
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What to Bring:
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One recent passport-sized photo
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One Group A identity document (e.g., valid passport, UK driving licence)
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Two Group B identity documents (e.g., utility bill, bank statement)
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Valid Level 3 First Aid Certificate
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ACT Awareness E-learning Certificate
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ACT Security E-learning Certificate
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Why Choose Close Protection Academy Ltd.?
Close Protection Academy Ltd. in Stratford, London, is one of the UK’s most trusted providers of SIA licence-linked qualifications, with a reputation for excellence and real-world training.
This Level 2 SIA Close Protection Top-Up Course ensures you remain fully licensed and competent to work legally and effectively in the UK close protection sector.
