Who is this qualification for?
The objective of this qualification is to enhance and up skill the learner with additional sector specific knowledge. It is designed for learners who currently hold a Close Protection licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a Close Protection operative and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.
How long will it take?
Pre-course learning is a requirement to undertake the face to face training.
Topics covered
- Principles of terror and threat awareness
- Principles of working as a door supervisor for close protection operatives
- Application of physical intervention skills for the close protection operative in the private security industry
- Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by practical assessments and multiple-choice examinations.
We pride ourselves in giving our students the very best chance of gaining employment within the Security Industry and to that end all of our students are advised about Curriculum Vitae’s, Personal Portfolios, the etiquette required on The Circuit and more…. just ask our students, they will tell you just how valuable this element of the course is.
You will also require an approved First Aid Course for SIA Certification. Our Highfield Level 3 Award In First Aid At Work (RQF) meets this requirement

