18-Day Level 3 Qualification
CLOSE PROTECTION
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Regulated First Aid Level 3 Certificate
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Be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
*Regulated First Aid Level 3 or similar medical course is required, If you do not hold this qualification, (we deliver a blended learning 2 day Level 3 First Aid at work course that includes an element of e-learning that needs to be completed immediately prior to the commencement of any CP course. This way, you can gain both your First Aid and CP qualification in a continuous 20 day period).
Please book well in advance where possible as there is some home learning required prior to attendance of the start of the First Aid course.
No previous CP experience needed!
No police or military experience needed!
Skill Prerequisites
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Casual clothing (Jeans, t-shirt, polo, comfortable footwear)
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Smart wear (Dark Suit, shirt, tie and shoes)
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Windows Laptop computer running Microsoft Word 2010 or later
Required Equipment
Close Protection Course Dates (Coventry)
2025
22nd September - 9th October 2025
3rd November - 20th November 2025
2026
12th January - 29th January 2026
2nd March - 19th March 2026
4th May - 21st May 2026
6th July - 23rd July 2026
7th September - 24th September 2026
2nd November - 19th November 2026
(Please not that if you do not hold a valid first aid qualification, your course will start 2 days earlier than the dates stated above)
Close Protection Course Dates (London)
2025
6th October - 23rd October 2025
1st December - 18th December 2025
2026
2nd February - 19th February 2026
9th April - 26th April 2026
1st June - 18th June 2026
3rd August - 20th August 2026
5th October - 22nd October 2026
7th December - 24th December 2026
(Please not that if you do not hold a valid first aid qualification, your course will start 2 days earlier than the dates stated above)
Course Location
All of our courses are based at venues that fully cater to all demands for your training.
FAQ's on Location
Our courses operate in both London and Coventry.
London courses take place in Ilford, East London.
Coventry Courses take place in Allesley, Coventry.
There is limited parking on site, although both locations have public parking near by,
Please contact us if you require personal parking and we will be able to offer a more detailed indication on availability with your course / location.
Coventry
The nearest train station to the Coventry Course Location is Coventry Arena, located approximately 2.6 miles or 10 minutes by car from the hotel.
London (Ilford)
The nearest train station to our London Course is Ilford Rail Station. It is on the Elizabeth line.
The short answer is no, we do not offer accommodation within the price of our courses. Although, we are able to advise on local venues, hotels and areas in suitable locations. Please contact us if you require assistance with accommodation and a member of our team will help guide you.
Yes, you will need to arrange catering yourself. All of our course locations have vast local amenities, restaurants, shops and cafe's in close proximity.
Our Other Courses
CLOSE PROTECTION COURSE
18 Day Course | £2,250.00 (ex VAT) £2,700 (inc VAT)
Each aspect of our CP training courses features practical teaching – including realistic live operations – as well as theory-based classes, to keep you fully engaged and to get you acclimatised to the fast-paced reality of life as a close protection operative.
Taking place over 18 days, our SIA close protection courses will not only prepare you to completely understand and meet the expectations of all clientele under an array of different environments and scenarios, but will also ensure you stand out to potential private security employers and individual clients as an exceptional and elite close protection operative.
Course Syllabus
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Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
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Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
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Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry
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Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
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Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
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Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
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Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
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