LEVEL 3 CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVE

Course Details:

• Qualification: Highfield Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
• Duration: 18 Days (Monday to Friday)
• Timings: 08:00 – 20:00
• Location: Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London
• Instructor: Nick Player
• Assessment: Open-response workbook, E-assessments (multiple-choice questions) and practical skills assessments, offering immediate results and instant retakes if necessary.

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Course Overview:

This SIA Close Protection Course in London is a mandatory qualification for anyone seeking to become a licensed Close Protection Operative (CPO) under the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Delivered by Close Protection Academy, an Elite Highfield Approved Training Centre, this intensive 18-day course covers all the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional bodyguard or private security specialist in the UK security industry and internationally. The course includes in-depth training in conflict management, physical intervention, surveillance awareness, threat detection and the roles and responsibilities of Close Protection Officers operating in high-risk and high-profile environments. This SIA Close Protection Training Course is fully compliant with UK legislation and based on current industry standards, including both classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises in real-world environments.

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Who Is This Course For?

• Individuals looking to become licensed SIA Close Protection Operatives.
• Ex-military and ex-police personnel transitioning to private security.
• Security personnel seeking to upskill and expand into Close Protection roles.

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Course Content:

• Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
• Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives
• Conflict Management Skills
• Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
• Advanced Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives
• Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative
• Planning, Preparing and Conducting Protective Security Operations

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Entry Requirements:

• Learners must be 18+ years old.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in spoken and written English.
• Must hold a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work/ECFR/FREC3 certificate (can be booked with us).
• Learners must wear appropriate smart clothing for classroom sessions and have suitable attire for physical and practical assessments and a smart dark suit for live exercises.
• A laptop compatible with Microsoft Word is required for assessments and portfolio work.

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What to Bring:

• Two recent passport-sized photos.
• One Group A identity document (e.g., passport or full UK driving licence).
• Two Group B identity documents (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, birth certificate).
• Valid Level 3 First Aid Certificate (with minimum of 12 months validity).
• ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning certificates (completed within the past 12 months).
• Laptop with Microsoft Word