Close Protection Course

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Our Close Protection course starts with a pre-course self-study phase, followed by the 18-day SIA course (fully residential). 

The 18-day SIA course is delivered between our dedicated training facility and an exclusive country manor hotel near the City of Bath. 

In addition to meeting the minimum contact hours required to achieve the SIA Level 3 qualification, the course is followed by further self-study and face-to-face instruction in addition to the SIA’s guided learning hours.  

The complete course consists of "Regulated and Non-Regulated" training qualifications (See qualifications page),  a minimum of 334 hours. 

Additional Training Subjects:

• First on the Scene Road Traffic Accident (in person - 1 day)
• CPO/Security Driver (in person - 2 days)
• Physical Intervention, Protective and Defensive Skills (in person - 2 days) 
• Travel Risk Management (self-study)
• Advance Route Planning (self-study, virtual)
• Celebrity Risk Management - Paparazzi, Stalkers, Events, Travel  (self-study)
• Advanced Threat and Risk Assessments - Vulnerability Reports (self-study, virtual)
• Time and Distance (self-study, virtual, 1 day in person)
• Behavioural Analysis, Human Behaviour, Body Language (self-study, virtual)  

Training Hours:

• Level 3 SIA Close Protection course 194 hours
• Additional in-person training               60 hours
• Self-study and virtual                             80 hours 

Eligibility:

To be eligible for our courses, you must pass our vetting process, which includes an interview via Zoom/Teams and then complete the required self-study subjects before attending the SIA Level 3 Close Protection Course.  

Prior self-study is required to provide you with a foundational knowledge of close protection, ensuring a higher standard for individuals entering the industry. Other prerequisites will be an English test and a health assessment.

Course Fees:

Total cost including accommodation, all course material and insurance £4000