BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations

BTEC LEVEL 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations

Close Protection Operatives are more in demand than ever before due to the present rise in both Criminal and Terrorist activities with many Close Protection Operatives working in Hostile countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan, so why not train in the environment that you could end up working in. With the New Private Security Act 2001 and the introduction of the Security Industry Authority it has now become a legal requirement for anyone wishing to work within the security industry to be fully trained by an approved SIA company in order that they may obtain their license.

This course offers those candidates who are both new and old to the close protection industry the opportunity to obtain a recognised qualification in their chosen field.

This course is run over a 21 day period at out Gloucestershire Training Centre, the fire arms phase is held overseas.

It is part of the Security Industry Authority requirement that you will be taught the following subjects with a minimum of 150 guided learning hours:

• Skills and Team Work in Close Protection.
• Law and Legislation in Close Protection.
• Assessment, Planning and Route Selection.
• Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas.
• Techniques for Close Protection Operatives.
• Communications and Conflict Management.
• Convoy Driving Skills.
• Project Work.
• Weapon Selection – Concealment & Drawing Techniques.
• Anti Ambush Drills.
• Actions on Drills: Vehicle Breakdown – Cross Decking Drills.
• Use of Body Cover.

During the course you will be trained in the use of firearms and fire arms safety, and spending time on live ranges, the weapons that you will use shall be: Smith & Wesson 9mm – Glock 17 – Sig Saur 228– MP 5 and other types of weapons in either Bulgaria – Spain or Dubai.

Those who pass the weapons exams will be issued with a certificate of competence in the use and safety of firearms all our instructors are range qualified.

Two days of the course will be spent learning about the recognition of Improvised Explosive devices and the effects on armored vehicles and buildings.

During the course you will be taught everything you need know to obtain your Close Protection license from the Security Industry Authority and enter into this unique field. Thor Security Consultants Ltd will assist you with completing your application form for the license and act as counter signatories to confirm your details if required.

The course will be predominantly hands on with plenty of scenario based learning skills and activities.

Candidates will carry out practical exercises at our training centre and will be required to carry out evening study prior to taking the final exams.

All candidates are to ensure that they are physically fit prior to starting the course. Sports will be played on a daily basis.

Our aim is to give you the right skills necessary to operate in a Close Protection Role anywhere in the world including hostile environments.

Candidates will be constantly assessed throughout the course by the instructors and assessors on their performance, attitude and ability.

Candidates will be required to undertake a project in planning an assignment as part of their course work.

Those successful candidates who pass all aspects of the course will be awarded the following qualification:

• BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations.

All security related courses run by Thor Security Consultants Ltd meet the requirement of the Security Industry Authority.

Our Instructors:
All our instructors come from a military background and have gained a wealth of operational experience both on military and civilian assignments on an international level, ranging from Medium Risk in Europe to High risk in the Middle East.

All our instructors hold the following qualifications:

• City & Guilds7302 in Adult Education.
• Conflict Management Instructors Certificates.(


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