Hostile Environment Close Protection (PSD) Operator

National Security College
4.9
12 reviews
  • I would highly recommend this course so you get up to date or learn the real profession as a HE close protection operator. An excellent service and training establishment with outstanding courses from the NSC with the full value for money factor. It's the real thing not just talk, if you don't make NSC's grade which is second to none, you fail... there's no if's or buts', it's as simple as that! It's not only just what you've been trained it's how and by whom you've been trained which counts for you and recognized, respected prospective future employers who know that what I've learnt I will use.
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  • Excellent course that challenges you mentally and physically. If you pass the course there is a tremendous sense of achievement and you are left in no doubt as to the attributes that will be required of you as a PSD operator in a hostile environment.
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  • I really enjoyed the 4 week course at the NSC, the course was very informative and I am sure the skills learnt will be used in my future.
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Course

In Wimborne

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    Wimborne

  • Class hours

    60h

Part 1 - Role and responsibilities of a PSD Operator. This includes admission policies and procedures, searching, use of force, offensive & defensive weapons, how to comply with the law, how to deal with emergencies, incident handling and report writing. Part 2 - Communication skills and conflict management. This includes candidates managing conflict by applying a practical approach to risk, the importance of self-awareness, acting proactively, teamwork strategies, methods to resolve conflict and learning from conflict. Contact drills, on foot and vehicle borne, IED's, hostile environment. Suitable for: Those with previous military experience, transitioning into the civilian sector. Current serving military or law enforcement who are deploying to hostile environments in a close protection role. Close Protection staff, with clients or principles who may deploy to hostile environments.

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Location

Start date

Wimborne (Dorset)
Redbridge Manor, BH21 7BH

Start date

On request

About this course

previous military experience
Current serving military or law enforcement
Close Protection staff

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Reviews

4.9
excellent
  • I would highly recommend this course so you get up to date or learn the real profession as a HE close protection operator. An excellent service and training establishment with outstanding courses from the NSC with the full value for money factor. It's the real thing not just talk, if you don't make NSC's grade which is second to none, you fail... there's no if's or buts', it's as simple as that! It's not only just what you've been trained it's how and by whom you've been trained which counts for you and recognized, respected prospective future employers who know that what I've learnt I will use.
    ← | →
  • Excellent course that challenges you mentally and physically. If you pass the course there is a tremendous sense of achievement and you are left in no doubt as to the attributes that will be required of you as a PSD operator in a hostile environment.
    ← | →
  • I really enjoyed the 4 week course at the NSC, the course was very informative and I am sure the skills learnt will be used in my future.
    ← | →
100%
4.9
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Adrian Thornton

5.0
27/02/2010
What I would highlight: I would highly recommend this course so you get up to date or learn the real profession as a HE close protection operator. An excellent service and training establishment with outstanding courses from the NSC with the full value for money factor. It's the real thing not just talk, if you don't make NSC's grade which is second to none, you fail... there's no if's or buts', it's as simple as that! It's not only just what you've been trained it's how and by whom you've been trained which counts for you and recognized, respected prospective future employers who know that what I've learnt I will use.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Glenn Oxborough

5.0
26/02/2010
What I would highlight: Excellent course that challenges you mentally and physically. If you pass the course there is a tremendous sense of achievement and you are left in no doubt as to the attributes that will be required of you as a PSD operator in a hostile environment.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Gerard Wells

5.0
26/02/2010
What I would highlight: I really enjoyed the 4 week course at the NSC, the course was very informative and I am sure the skills learnt will be used in my future.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Earl Radabaugh

5.0
26/02/2010
What I would highlight: The instructors were professional, knowledgable, and inovative in their courses.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mark Evans

5.0
26/02/2010
What I would highlight: The National Security College is a unique Training facility dedicated to providing the security industry with individuals who have received a standard of training so rigorous it challenges the most astute student due to the high demands required. The instruction is a tapered program to meet the needs of the individual regardless if they have previous experience in a hostile environment or the UK close protection arena. The training staff are all British military personnel with extensive experience in both UK and Middle East. The HECPO course provides a skill level second to none with the knowledge to implement those skills under duress. Staff are flexible and will assist students with weaknesses identified and will provide motivation and encouragement to succeed. The course provided me with the confidence to hit the ground running and enhance those skills when deployed. I thoroughly recommend the course and this training establishment to those seeking to increase their skill set or wishing to be deployed to a hostile environment. Mark E – former British Military and UK Police Service.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Teachers and trainers (5)

Andy Barlow

Andy Barlow

Principal

Andy Moore

Andy Moore

Instructor

Anthony Rees

Anthony Rees

Instructor

David Watson

David Watson

Instructor

Ken Rodger

Ken Rodger

Instructor

Course programme

If you intent to work within the hostile environment close protection field, the majority of employers require you to have passed a hostile environment course. This course is widely respected and once candidates have received their certification may work as a: PSD Operator, Hostile Environment CP Officer, Convoy Security Officer. Part 1 - Role and responsibilities of a PSD Operator. This includes admission policies and procedures, searching, use of force, offensive & defensive weapons, how to comply with the law, how to deal with emergencies, incident handling and report writing. Part 2 - Communication skills and conflict management This includes candidates managing conflict by applying a practical approach to risk, the importance of self-awareness, acting proactively, teamwork strategies, methods to resolve conflict and learning from conflict. Contact drills, on foot and vehicle borne, IED's, hostile environment awareness, client evacuation, communications, vehicle use, emergencies.

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Payment options: Via funding for Service leavers Private funding Charity funding

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