Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in The Private Security Industry

Overview

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are looking to become qualified to obtain a full Close Protection SIA licence.  By undertaking this qualification, you will meet the requirements to be deployed within Close Protection roles undertaking activities under the terms of the Private Security Act (2001).

Candidates who obtain this qualification can also operate as Door Supervisors under the Private Security Act (2001).

Qualification structure

To achieve the qualification learners must achieve 7 Units

• Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
  80 Minute Exam – 52 Questions (70% Pass Mark) | Completion of Portfolio of Evidence
• Unit 2: Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
  Completion of a Portfolio of Evidence
• Unit 3: Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry
  30 Minute Exam – 20 Questions (70% Pass Mark) | Conflict Management Scenario Assessments
• Unit 4: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
  30 Minute Exams – 20 Questions (70% Pass Mark)
• Unit 5: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
  45 Minute Exam – 29 Questions (72% Pass Mark)

• Unit 6: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
  45 Minute Exams – 30 Questions (80% Pass Mark) | Close Protection Physical Intervention Scenario Assessments
• Unit 7: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
  45 Minute Exams – 30 Questions (80% Pass Mark) | Physical Intervention Scenario Assessments

In order to complete the full qualification you will be required to undertake multiple practical scenario assessments at one of our training centres and outreach locations nearby.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to undertake the top-up training, candidates must be able to evidence the following

• Candidates must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to meet the ID requirements set by the SIA
• Must hold a valid First Aid certificate (Full 3 days) or equivalent that meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
• Undertake our online basic English assessments achieving appropriate results

If you require first aid training, we can provide this for an additional charge of £150 prior to your enrolment.

What does the Typical course structure look like?

Pre Course – Level 3 First Aid at Work* – Classroom – 3 Full Days

Day 1 – 6 – Classroom – Working as a Close Protection Officer (0900 – 2100)

Day 7 – Classroom – Conflict Management (0900 – 2100)

Day 8 & 9 – Classroom – Physical Intervention Training for Close Protection (0900 – 2100)

Day 10 – 15 – Classroom – Working as a Close Protection Officer (0900 – 2100)

Day 16 – Classroom – Door Supervision for Close Protection Officers (0900 – 2100)

Day 17 & 18 – Classroom & Practical – Physical Intervention Training for Door Supervisors (0900 – 2100)

* You will only need to attend Emergency First Aid at Work training if you are unable to present a valid certificate (within last 12 months)

Formal exams will take place at intervals throughout the programme for which you will need to present your ID documents on each occasion.

If you already hold a valid SIA licence, you may be exempt from some elements of the training programme.

For further questions please contact studentservices@ngtc.co.uk

Available for Funding?

This qualification is available for funding applications from individuals through our Skills Bootcamps programmes – click here for more information