Close Protection Course
Close Protection Training
Close Protection Course
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
- 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)
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.
Training Hours
The course is broken down into weekly residential periods.
- Level 3 SIA Close Protection course 194 hours
- Additional in-person training 60 hours
- Self-study and virtual 80 hours
Course Fees
Total cost including accommodation, all course material and insurance £4000
Close Protection Top-Up Training
SIA CP Top-Up
The SIA Close Protection Top-Up course is a mandatory refresher for existing SIA Close Protection (CP) license holders in the UK who need to renew their licenses. This course ensures CP operatives meet the latest Security Industry Authority (SIA) standards, incorporating new skills and knowledge to keep up with evolving security threats.
Next Course: TBC
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