The Level 3 Close Protection Operative course is an intensive 18 day professional training programme designed for those seeking a career in Close Protection within the UK and international security industry. The course is fully SIA accredited and ELCAS approved, meeting all regulatory requirements while going beyond the minimum standard with hostile environment and operational modules.

Training is delivered by former United Kingdom Special Forces, experienced police officers, Royal and Specialist Protection operators and security professionals with real world operational backgrounds. The focus is on producing deployable Close Protection Operatives, not just course graduates.
This course prepares candidates for work in domestic, overseas and hostile environment Close Protection roles.

Why Attend This Close Protection Course
Candidates choose this course because it combines regulatory compliance, operational realism and direct access to employment networks, delivered to a standard recognised as best in class within the Close Protection industry. The programme is built and delivered by operators who have worked at the highest levels of UK and international protection, and the training reflects real world Close Protection operations rather than classroom theory alone.

Key benefits include:
• Instruction delivered by former UKSF (SAS), Royal and Specialist Protection Officers and Armed Police
• A training provider that accredits UKSF, RaSP and Armed Police personnel
• A final live Close Protection exercise with real principals, suitable for inclusion on your CV
• Direct exposure to Close Protection companies and employers during the course
• Active support to place graduates into work through established security partners
• Discounted access to additional specialist training and qualifications

Course Details
Dates: Call, email or check the website for upcoming course dates
Location: Hereford, United Kingdom
Duration: 18 days
Cost: £2600
Accommodation: Not provided
Food: Not provided
Dress Code: Smart casual. Suit and tie required for specific training elements

Next Course Dates: 12 to 29 January / 16 February to 05 March

Pre Requisites
To enrol on the Level 3 Close Protection Operative course, candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification. This can be completed during the course for £199
• Completion of the SIA Action Counters Terrorism Blue and Red certificates via www.protectuk.police.uk

Core Course Modules
The course covers all mandatory SIA Close Protection modules alongside advanced operational training.

Modules include:
• Law and legislation for Close Protection Operatives
• Conflict management
• Physical intervention techniques
• Bodyguard walking drills
• Close Protection vehicle drills
• Contact drills on foot and in vehicles, armed and unarmed
• Hostile environment situational awareness training
• Counter surveillance and anti surveillance techniques
• Introduction to foot and mobile surveillance
• Duties of a Security Advance Party
• Route reconnaissance planning and execution
• Venue reconnaissance and security assessments
• Level 3 FAAW medical qualification through structured evening study
• Weapons competency certification required for overseas and hostile environment contracts
• Final live Close Protection exercise with a real principal in locations such as London, Manchester, Bath, Bristol or Liverpool

95% of our graduates are working in the security industry within one month of qualification. Students are introduced to CP networks, operational groups and employers throughout the course.

Email info@riskacademy.live to register your interest in this course

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