The role of a Close Protection Officer today is more diverse than ever before and as such the Bodyguard must be competent in many different aspects of security.It is not sufficient to merely gain an SIA licence and enter the field of Close Protection. The training you receive must be relevant and up to date, for that reason we go above and beyond the SIA criteria ensuring our students are more equipped to deal with whatever issues are thrown at them from day one. Your life and that of your Principal will one day rely on the training you undertake only a fool would take short cuts. Call us today and start as you mean to proceed.
Our Close Protection training team is considered by many to be amongst the best in the industry. Each member of our team brings unique qualities to our training package ensuring that you receive the best possible start to a rewarding career as a Close Protection Officer.
Each member of the team is an active CPO still working on the circuit in various roles ranging from High risk operations to VIP celebrity security and events, such is the diversity of the teams experience in Close Protection that it allows our training course to cater for every aspect of CP work and not just one specific type of role.
Who is it for?
You must be at least 18 or above and should hold a full Uk or European driving licence although if you do not hold a licence you may still attend the course and apply for a licence. As laid down by the SIA candidates must show that they hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate Ideally with 6 months validity at time of course, any candidate that does not hold a valid certificate should contact us for further training options as this training can be undertaken in the evenings of the course, or prior to course start date at an additional cost of £150. Candidates must be of reasonable health and fitness levels due to the nature of the course.
Valid Passport is required for firearms training course.
Our Training course is Ideal for those wishing to begin a career as a CPO or for those with experience requiring their SIA licence. We have developed our course with reality based training in mind and as the world and industry changes we aim to constantly adapt to the ever growing threat to security.
What are the benefits?
Unarmed Combat Training for Close Protection.
We pride ourselves in having specialist instructors in all areas of Close Protection including Unarmed Combat.As a CPO you may be required to protect yourself and your client from physical attacks, it is essential therefore that you are trained to deal with such an occurrence so you can ward of any attack and protect your principal and remove them and yourself from a situation quickly and effectively.
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The following topics are covered on our training course
• Introduction • Health and Safety • Duties and Responsibilities of the Close Protection Officer (CPO) • Protocol and Client Liaison • Threat Assessments • Reporting Skills • Threat Levels • Data Protection • Risk Assessments • Civil and Criminal Law • Conflict Management • Personal Security • Surveillance and its Effects on Close Protection • Surveillance Equipment • The Prime Positions and Exclusion Zones • Foot Follows • Trigger Teams • Counter Surveillance Part 1 • Exposure Levels • Actions On Drills • Report Writing • Descriptions • Electronic Surveillance • Counter Surveillance Part 2 • Improvised Explosive Devices • Letter and Parcel Bombs? • Vehicle and Venue Searches • Route Planning and Preparation • CP Foot Drills • Embus and Debus • Anti-ambush Drills and Vehicle Procurement • Vehicle Formations • Vehicle Manoeuvres • Debus Under Ambush • Radio and Voice Procedure & The Wireless and Telegraphy Acts • Medical Emergencies and First Aid • Physical & Armed Body Searches • Safe Room Planning • Control Rooms • Terrorist Factions and MO’s • Assassinations – A Brief History
The course also includes the 3-day unarmed combat course designed specifically for Close Protection which gives the basic skills required for the CPO to enable you to
1. Safeguard your principal from physical attacks.
2. Safeguard yourself and your team.
3. Builds confidence & self awareness.
4. Remain within the law.
Course fee Includes
20 Days Accommodation & food (3 star shared) All practical exercises Flights to Switzerland (for Firearms) Firearms training in excess of 400 rounds All examination & certification fees Anti ambush exercise Unarmed Combat Training For Close Protection Career support and post course advice Assistance with SIA Licence application
Qualities required
Dedication Smart appearance Polite Professional Approach Team spirit Reasonable fitness (in good health) Mentally robust
If you feel you have some or all of these qualities, or feel you could develop them, a career in Close Protection is waiting for you.
A non refundable deposit of £500 will be required within 1 week of booking to confirm your place. The full course fee must be paid 3 weeks prior to course commencement or your place may be offered to another.
