Level 3

Close Protection

Our course is advanced and will introduce additional elements to prepare you for deployments. We also work with UK government agencies, which are key to the course, including search and operational planning. We use the latest SIA guidance so that you can claim your license as seamlessly as possible. This course will include talks by industry experts and operatives from our own close protection teams.

Purpose and Aim of the Qualification

The BTEC Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (QCF) is for learners who work in, or wish to work in, the private security industry as a Close Protection Operative.

This course gives learners the opportunity to:

● Develop knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to become a licensed close protection operative, such as planning and preparing for a close protection operation, including risk assessment.

● Develop skills in conflict management and their abilities in managing and resolving conflict in the context of the role of a Close Protection Operative

● Learn the legislative framework within which the close protection industry operates; team roles, personal security, and the attributes required, including the importance of teamwork and interpersonal skills

● Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification

● Achieve a license to practice

● Develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.

The SIA, the regulator for the private security industry, supports this qualification.

How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?

The course is run over 18 days, including weekends. The hours are long and varied.

If you are new to the Security Industry or have been around for a while and want to upskill, this is the course for you.

The course is progressive and is a ‘training course’ like all other courses run by ATG. 

We aim to produce the best operators that the Security Industry wants to employ.

If we believe you will not be a good fit for the role of a Close Protection Operator, we will advise you accordingly.

The rest is up to you.

First Aid Training

When applying for the Close Protection course, you will be required to produce evidence that you have attained a minimum of a recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work award.

You should present your valid first aid certificate to ATG before you start your training.

If you do not have a recognised first aid award, we can arrange this for you.

This is in addition to the minimum 195 guided learning hours of knowledge and practical skills training.

Operational Experience

Our instructors are the most current and up-to-date in the industry. If you would like to challenge this bold claim, please attend one of our pre-course briefing days. Where you will have the chance to speak with our senior instructor and learn more about the course.

Funding

We have various options for funding this course, please call 01792 92 82 32 or click the button below to contact a member of our team.

Related Courses