LEVEL 3 CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVE

Course Details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (RQF)

• Qualification Number: 610/0751/1

• Duration: 18 Days (Monday to Saturday)

• Timings: 08:00 – 20:00

• Location: Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London

• Instructor: Nick Player

• Assessment: E-assessment (multiple-choice), practical assessment, portfolio of evidence

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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 Ltd., 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.

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Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals looking to become licensed SIA Close Protection Operatives

• Ex-military and ex-police personnel transitioning to private security

• Private bodyguards, executive protection officers, and VIP security specialists

• High-risk environment contractors

• Security personnel seeking to upskill and expand into Close Protection roles

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Course Content:

• Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

• Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives

• Conflict Management Skills

• 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

This SIA Close Protection Training Course in London is fully compliant with UK legislation and based on current industry standards. It includes both classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises in real-world environments, giving learners practical skills and tactical awareness.

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Entry Requirements:

• Learners must be 18 years or older

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English

• Must hold a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate (can be booked with us)

• Learners must wear appropriate clothing including smart attire (dark suit, shirt, tie, and shoes)

• A laptop compatible with Microsoft Word is required for assessments and portfolio work

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What to Bring:

• One recent passport-sized photo

• 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)

• Valid First Aid Certificate (Level 3)

• ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning certificates

• Laptop with Microsoft Word

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Why Choose Close Protection Academy Ltd.?

Located in Stratford, East London, Close Protection Academy Ltd. is a trusted name in SIA security training, with a reputation for producing highly skilled Close Protection professionals ready to work in high-stakes environments.

Whether you’re entering the executive protection sector, planning to work in hostile environments, or seeking to become an SIA-licensed Close Protection Officer, this course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and qualifications to succeed.