Close Protection Operatives are more and more in demand than ever before due to
the present rise in both Criminal and Terrorist activities with many Close Protection Operatives working in Hostile countries
such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
With the New Private Security Act 2001 and the
introduction of the Security Industry Authority it has now become a legal requirement for anyone
wishing to work within the security industry to be fully trained by an approved SIA training company in order that they may
obtain their licence.
This course offers those candidates who are both new and old to the close protection
industry the opportunity to obtain a recognised qualification in their chosen field.
This course
is run over a 14 day period at out Kent Training centre.
It is part of the Security
Industry Authority requirement that you will be taught the following subjects with a minimum of 150 guided learning
hours:
- Skills and Team Work in Close Protection.
- Law and Legislation in Close Protection.
- Assessment, Planning and Route Selection.
- Surveillance,
Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas.
- Techniques for Close Protection Operatives.
- Communications
and Conflict Management.
- Convoy Driving Skills.
- Project Work.
- Weapon Selection –
Concealment & Drawing Techniques.
- Anti Ambush Drills.
- Actions on Drills: Vehicle Breakdown –
Cross Decking Drills.
- Use of Body Cover.
- Equipment used by a Close protection Operative.
- Travel Security.
- First Aid. ( If candidates do not already have FAAW certificate)
Two days of the course will be spent learning
about the recognition of Improvised Explosive devices and the effects on armoured vehicles and buildings.
During the course you will be taught everything you need know to obtain your Close Protection licence from the Security
Industry Authority and enter into this unique field. Thor Security Consultants Ltd will assist you with completing your application
form for the licence and act as counter signatories to confirm your details if required.
The course will
be predominantly hands on with plenty of scenario based learning skills and activities.
Candidates will
carry out practical exercises at our training centre and will be required to carry out evening study prior
to taking the final exams.
All candidates are to ensure that they are physically fit prior to starting
the course. Sports will be played on a daily basis.
Our aim is to give you the right skills necessary to operate
in a Close Protection Role anywhere in the world including hostile environments.
Candidates will be constantly assessed
throughout the course by the instructors on their performance, attitude and ability.
Candidates will
be required to undertake a project in planning an assignment as part of their course work.
Those
successful candidates who pass all aspects of the course will be awarded the following qualification:
- BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations.
All security related courses run
by Thor Security Consultants Ltd meet the requirement of the Security Industry Authority.
Course fees:
UK course only: £1000.00
inclusive of exam fees. (Please note we do not provide accommodation in the UK).
