The qualification consists of the following seven units: Assess level of threats and risks to principals. Plan and prepare to minimise threat and risk to principals. Liaise and communicate with principals and others. Establish and maintain secure environments. Maintain the safety and security of principals whilst mobile. Respond to medical crises. Respond to conflict. Suitable for: Anyone wishing to enter the security Industry who doesn't already have a licence, who wishes to work as a close protection operative or bodyguard, door supervisor or security officer. This is the new qualification QCF available since February 2010
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Close Protection QCF
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Gosport
(Hampshire)
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Unit 8 Quay West Business Centre, PO12 4LJ
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On request
About this course
You will need to meet the requirements for the SIA (Security industry authority) but the only mandatory requirement is that you have a reconised HSE FAW First Aid at Work 4 Day certificate if you don't please contact us for details, howerever a good level of written or spoken english is a must and you will be required to have with you a list of equipment which you will be given when you book on the course.
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Course programme
What is the aim of the Close Protection Course?
To work as a SIA Close Protection Operative (CPO) or Bodyguard (BG) in the UK you will need to have an SIA licence issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
One of the requirements of the SIA licence is that you hold a recognised qualification, and the BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Operative from EDEXCEL meets the requirement for the SIA Licence.
The SIA Close Protection course is run over fourteen days and has 150 hours of tuition and 1.5 hours of exams. The exams consist of one multiple-choice paper.
A Close Protection licence is required when guarding one or more individuals against assault or against injuries that might be suffered in consequence of the unlawful conduct of others. This applies if your services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer.
NOTE: If you work as a Close Protection Operative, Door Supervisor or Security Officer without an SIA licence you are liable up to a fine of £5000 and/or up to 6 months in prison. For more information on SIA licensing or the SIA Door Supervisors course please call us for details.
We run the Close Protection Operative course in Gosport near Portsmouth and Southampton
Who is the Close Protection Operative (CPO) for?
New entrants to the security industry and those who are returning to it having previously worked prior to the introduction of SIA licensing in 2004. Everyone will need to undertake the SIA training to be able to apply for the SIA licence.
Exemptions may apply if appropriate qualifications from a recognised Awarding Body were obtained less than three years ago. Please call us for full details.
What are the benefits of the Close Protection Operative?
The SIA recognised Level 3 Close Protection Operatives will enable you to apply to the SIA for a Door Supervisor licence, and by obtaining this SIA licence you will increase your employment opportunities.
You can work as a Close Protection Operative, Door Supervisor or Security Officer.
Although the course syllabus will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to pass the exams, our instructors will also demonstrate to you the real life practicalities of being a SIA Close Protection Operative, SIA Door Supervisor or SIA Security Guard, so that when you eventually start work you will feel much more confident in your new role.
What does the Close Protection Operative cover?
The recognised SIA qualification consists of five units:
Unit 1: Skills and Teamwork in Close Protection
Unit 2: Legislation, Communications and Conflict Management Skills
in Close Protection
Unit 3: Risk Assessment, Operational Planning and Safe Route
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Unit 4: Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas
Unit 5: Techniques for Close Protection Operatives
More Details can be found here
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What is the length of the course?
14 Days CP
17 Days CP + FAAW
Where can the qualification be taken and how much does it cost?
Our training centre is in Gosport, PO12 4LJ, and the cost of the course is £1500 Including 4* Accommodation or £1700 Including 4* Accommodation and First aid at work training required for you to obtain your SIA Licence
Any special requirements?
In order for you to obtain your SIA Licence you must have a valid First Aid at Work certificate, which we will need to see on first day of training
A Criminality Check will be done on your behalf by the SIA on application, as well as checking your identity, training, and criminal record, they may also look at three other types of information.
Mental Health
The right to work
Other information
for more information regarding this please go the security industry Authorities web site .org.uk
Cost of a Licence
The licence application fee is £245 for a three year licence. The fee is to cover the cost of processing your application and is not refundable.
If you pay your own licence fee you will be able to claim tax relief against your taxable income. For example, if you pay the basic rate of tax the relief is worth £53.90. If you are an employer paying the licence fee on behalf of an employee there will be no tax or National Insurance liability.
Some security operatives may need more than one licence; in such cases the second licence will be discounted by 50%. So if you already hold an SIA licence in Door supervision or Security the the Licence cost will be £122.50.
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