Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection

Course review:

The qualification comprises 1 mandatory unit: Working as a Close Protection Operative

Assessment

Unit - Working as a Close Protection Operative

60-question multiple-choice examination paper.
Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 42 out of 60
Examination duration – 2 hours
Guided learning hours for this unit are 140 hours and the contact time is 139.5 hours.
Internally marked portfolio of evidence

Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a licence.

The Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is based on the relevant SIA ‘Specifications for Learning and Qualifications for Close Protection Operatives’ and provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a Close Protection Operative.