CLOSE PROTECTION AND FREC 3 BLACK FRIDAY OFFER

BLACK FRIDAY OFFER NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 31st DECEMBER 2025.

• Duration: 23 Days
• Dates: 02.03.2026 – 01.04.2026 (Monday – Friday)
• Assessment: Multiple-choice exam and practical skills assessments
• Location: Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London
• Price: £2495 (inc. VAT)

Secure your place in the Close Protection World with this all-in-one training package at an unbeatable price!

The Ultimate Close Protection Career Kickstart

This bundled course is specifically designed for individuals seeking to become licensed Close Protection Operatives (CPOs) in the UK and internationally. It combines the two most critical qualifications needed to start your career: the SIA-recognised Close Protection Operative Certificate and the vital Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) qualification.

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LEVEL 3 FIRST RESPONSE EMERGENCY CARE (FREC 3)

FREC 3 Course Details:

• Qualification: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
• Assessment: Multiple-choice exam and practical skills assessments

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FREC 3 Course Overview:

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is a nationally recognised, RQF-accredited qualification. It's designed to equip learners with the essential skills to provide pre-hospital emergency care, managing both life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies. This comprehensive 5-day course is delivered by Close Protection Academy – a trusted Qualsafe-approved emergency medical training centre. It's the standard entry-level qualification for those wishing to progress to higher levels of pre-hospital care and is aligned to the skills descriptor for a Non-Health Care Professional First Responder on the PHEM skills framework.

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FREC 3 Course Content:

• Roles and responsibilities of the First Response Emergency Carer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and safe use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Catastrophic haemorrhage control (tourniquets and haemostatic dressings).
• Recognition and management of fractures, dislocations, and burns.
• Trauma-related emergencies, including chest, spinal, and head injuries.
• Caring for children and infants.
• Medical emergencies, including anaphylaxis, diabetes, and seizures.
• Managing an emergency scene, extrication, and patient handover to EMS.

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LEVEL 3 CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVE

Course Details:

• Qualification: Highfield Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
• Assessment: Open-response workbook, E-assessments (multiple-choice questions) and practical skills assessments, offering immediate results and instant retakes if necessary.

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Close Protection Course Overview:

This SIA Close Protection Course in London is a mandatory qualification for anyone seeking to become a licensed Close Protection Operative (CPO) under the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Delivered by Close Protection Academy, an Elite Highfield Approved Training Centre, this intensive 18-day course covers all the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional bodyguard or private security specialist in the UK security industry and internationally.

The course includes in-depth training in conflict management, physical intervention, surveillance awareness, threat detection and the roles and responsibilities of Close Protection Officers operating in high-risk and high-profile environments. This SIA Close Protection Training Course is fully compliant with UK legislation and based on current industry standards, including both classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises in real-world environments.

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Close Protection Course Content:

• Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry.
• Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives.
• Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry.
• Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry.
• Advanced Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives.
• Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative.
• Planning, Preparing and Conducting Protective Security Operations.

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Who Is This Course For?

• Individuals looking to become licensed SIA Close Protection Operatives.
• Ex-military and ex-police personnel transitioning to private security.
• Security personnel seeking to upskill and expand into Close Protection roles.

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Entry Requirements:

• Learners must be 18+ years old.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in spoken and written English.
• Learners must wear appropriate smart clothing for classroom sessions and have suitable attire for physical and practical assessments and a smart dark suit for live exercises.
• A laptop compatible with Microsoft Word is required for assessments and portfolio work.

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What to Bring:

• Two recent passport-sized photos.
• One Group A identity document (e.g., passport or full UK driving licence).
• Two Group B identity documents (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, birth certificate).
• ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning certificates (completed within the past 12 months).
• Laptop with Microsoft Word.

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Spaces for our March 2026 combined course are strictly limited.

Book your spot now and lock in the Black Friday discounted price of £2,495!