Executive and Hostile Environment Close Protection Officer
Anyone who wishes to enter the medium to the high-risk sector of close security armed and unarmed and enter the surveillance sector as a trained operative. This qualification is also designed for those students who wish to apply for a license from the Safety Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a close protection agent (CPO). It is based on the SIA specifications for learning and qualifications
The 28-day course also provides the student with the minimum requirements to apply for high-risk jobs overseas such as in Iraq and South America. I work in home surveillance and entry into the world of surveillance
This qualification is designed for those students who wish to apply for a license from the Safety Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a close protection agent (CPO). It is based on the SIA specification for learning and qualification.
The course covers all aspects from theory to practice for anyone wishing to enter the medium to high risk sector of armed and unarmed security.
The 28-day course also provides the student with the minimum requirements to apply for high-risk jobs abroad such as the Middle East, Africa and South America.
You will be tested by our highly experienced tutors, so be prepared to train hard every single day. We conclude the course with 3 days of final exercises that protect 3 types of clients you may encounter in your future career, so this course really prepares you for the medium and high risk bodyguard and celebrities and armed private security contractors looking for to work abroad in places like Iraq and Libya for example.
- Clothing
- Gray, blue or black suit, black shoes, dark or neutral tie, black socks, belt
- Casual jeans or Dockers; gym clothing
- Laptop with Microsoft Word and power point,
- USB stick of 10 GB max
- Pencil and pen, eraser
- Tactical belt
- Tactical boots
- Tactical pants and shirt
- Holster for Glock 17/19
- Ear protectors
- Knee pads
- Chest rig
- Ballistic goggles
- Instructor
- Training equipment
- Exams
- Awards
- Classroom
- Range (where applicable)
- Ammunition (where applicable)
- Kitchen with microwave and refrigerator
- Accommodation (where applicable)
- Food and beverages
- Flights (where applicable)
- Airport transfers (where applicable)
- Safety glasses (where applicable)
- Protective ear muffs (where applicable)
Duration of the course
7 Days
Cost of the course
€ 2.150,00 VAT excluded
Evaluations
MCQ set up and assessed externally 25 questions, duration of 40 minutes, passing score of 70% Open-ended questions set externally and assessed internally Practical tasks set and assessed internally MCQ 30 externally fixed and assessed questions, 45 minutes duration, 70% pass score Open-ended questions set externally and assessed internally Practical tasks set and assessed internally MCQ 20 question set and assessed externally, duration 30 minutes, passing score of 70%
- Knowledge of the English language
- Basic pistol course
Level 3 RQF Executive Close Protection
Rural, urban and technical surveillance, including reconnaissance
Level 4 Hostile Environment Tight Protection (pre-deployment administrative requirements and introduction to operation in Hostile Environments. Rules on the use of Force, Culture, IED Awareness, Anti-Ambush Drills (on foot and with vehicles) reaction to attack.
PSD / PMC roles and responsibilities, including small team tactics – communications – trauma reaction (Casevec) – Research – Kidnapping for ransom
Level 3 Weapons Proficiency Real firearms, which meet ISO 28007 requirements for armed security roles in close protection and maritime anti-piracy.
Unit 1 – Working as a Close Protection Operator
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a close security operator
Understand basic surveillance, anti-surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques
Understand the legislation relating to a close protection operator
Understand the importance of interpersonal skills within a protected environment
Understand the importance of reconnaissance in a protected environment
Understand research procedures within a tight security environment
Being able to establish and maintain safe environments
Unit 2 – Planning, preparation and support of a close protection operation
Understand the importance of threat assessment, risk management and operational planning
Understand the importance of teamwork and operational briefing within a tight security environment
Understand the close protection foot exercises
Understand the importance of planning for route selection
Understand the importance of transport management within a protected environment
Understand incident management within a tight security environment
Understand site security operations
Be able to plan and prepare to perform a close security operation
Being able to provide close protection to a principal
Unit 3 – Conflict Management in the Private Security Sector
Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to your role
Understand how to recognize, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
Understanding how to communicate in emotional situations to reduce the escalation of the conflict
Understand how to develop and use problem solving strategies to resolve conflicts
Understand good practices for following up on conflict situations
Executive and close protection officer
Anyone who wishes to enter the medium to the high-risk sector of close security armed and unarmed and enter the surveillance sector as a trained operative. This course will also provide you with an advanced position on all training tasks.
This qualification is designed for those students who wish to apply for a license from the Safety Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a close protection agent (CPO). It is based on the SIA specification relating to learning and qualifications
The 40-day course also provides the student with the minimum requirements to apply for high-risk jobs overseas such as in Iraq and South America. Employment in home surveillance and entry into the world of surveillance.
This course is designed for students who wish to complete the basic and advanced level in one go, these intense 40-day courses will provide the student with the qualifications to gain employment much more easily than the basic qualifications. This qualification is also designed for those students who wish to apply for a license from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a close protection agent (CPO). It is based on the SIA specification for relevant learning and qualification.
You will be trained on all equipment used in today’s operations, updated drills and skills, cultural awareness, pre-deployment administration included; personal safety and client briefs, PSD, small team tactics, communication, vehicle and foot anti-ambush drills, attack reaction, position defense, IED awareness, trauma reaction and Casevac procedures.
PMC (Private Military Contractor) there will be times when you will work alone or you will be required to form a private unit to engage with legitimate governments globally or even for an individual or private association in security duties. The course will guide you through the legal aspects of that position.
Advanced weapon skills, force-on-force attack drills, high-risk urban movement, and automobile convoy and motorcade procedure.
Weapons – Full proficiency gained on all of the following firearms: AK47 / M4 / Glock
The 350 hour guided learning course on close protection covers all aspects from theory to practice with 3 multiples Anyone wishing to enter the medium to high risk sector of close protection armed and unarmed
This qualification is designed for those students who wish to apply for a license from the Safety Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a close protection agent (CPO). It is based on the SIA specification relating to learning and qualifications
The 40-day course also provides the student with the minimum requirements to apply for high-risk jobs abroad such as the Middle East, Africa and South America.
You will be tested by our highly experienced tutors, so be prepared to train hard every single day. We conclude the course with 3 days of final exercises that protect 3 types of clients you may encounter in your future career, so this course really prepares you for the medium and high risk bodyguard and celebrities and armed private security contractors looking for to work abroad in places like Iraq and Libya for example.
- Clothing
- Gray, blue or black suit, black shoes, dark or neutral tie, black socks, belt
- Casual jeans or Dockers; gym clothing
- Laptop with Microsoft Word and power point,
- USB stick of 10 GB max
- Pencil and pen, eraser
- Tactical belt
- Tactical boots
- Tactical pants and shirt
- Holster for Glock 17/19
- Ear protectors
- Knee pads
- Chest rig
- Ballistic goggles
- Instructor
- Training equipment
- Exams
- Awards
- Classroom
- Range (where applicable)
- Ammunition (where applicable)
- Kitchen with microwave and refrigerator
- Accommodation (where applicable)
- Food and beverages
- Flights (where applicable)
- Airport transfers (where applicable)
- Safety glasses (where applicable)
- Protective ear muffs (where applicable)
Duration of the course
14 Days
Cost of the course
€ 2.750,00 VAT excluded
Evaluations
MCQ set up and assessed externally 25 questions, duration of 40 minutes, passing score of 70% Open-ended questions set externally and assessed internally Practical tasks set and assessed internally MCQ 30 externally fixed and assessed questions, 45 minutes duration, 70% pass score Open-ended questions set externally and assessed internally Practical tasks set and assessed internally MCQ 20 question set and assessed externally, duration 30 minutes, passing score of 70%
- Knowledge of the English language
- Basic pistol course
Executive Close Protection including Individual Bodyguard
Surveillance Rural, Urban and Technical, including Reconnaissance
Hostile Environment Close Protection (pre-deployment administrative requirements and introduction to operating in Hostile Environments. Rules on use of Force, Cultural, IED Awareness, Anti-Ambush Drills (foot and vehicle) reaction to attack.
PSD / PMC Roles and Responsibilities including small team tactics-communications-reacting to trauma (Casevec) – Search – Kidnap for Ransom
NRA or IOF Level 3 weapons Proficiency Live firearms, which meet the ISO 28007 requirements for both Armed Security in Close Protection and Maritime Anti-Piracy Roles. Accredited by a leading international awarding body for compliance and endorsed by British Military Leaders.
CQB (Close Quarter Battle) live scenarios based on real events within the security sector.
Advanced Surveillance Module for Rural and Urban entry (live tasks in both)
Advanced Firearms (Live Shooting) tactical and dynamic remits
Unit 1 – Working as a Close Protection Operative
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a close protection operative
Understand basic surveillance, anti-surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques
Understand legislation relevant to a close protection operative
Understand the importance of interpersonal skills within a close protection environment
Understand the importance of reconnaissance within a close protection environment
Understand search procedures within a close protection environment
Be able to establish and maintain secure environments
Unit 2 – Planning, Preparing and Supporting a close Protection Operation
Understand the importance of threat assessment, risk management and operational planning
Understand the importance of teamwork and operational briefing within a tight security environment
Understand the close protection foot exercises
Understand the importance of planning for route selection
Understand the importance of transport management within a protected environment
Understand incident management within a tight security environment
Understand site security operations
Be able to plan and prepare to perform a close security operation
Being able to provide close protection to a principal
Unit 3 – Conflict Management in the Private Security Sector
Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to your role
Understand how to recognize, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
Understanding how to communicate in emotional situations to reduce the escalation of the conflict
Understand how to develop and use problem solving strategies to resolve conflicts
Understand good practices for following up on conflict situations
Unit 4. Hostile Environment Close Protection Officer
Conducted after capture
Crisis management: roles and responsibilities in case of kidnapping and ransom
Tactics of the kidnappers: how to reduce the risk
Emergency prevention and planning training
Respond to a kidnapping
Awareness of security
Awareness of surveillance
IED awareness
Live Gun Training 5.56mm / 7.62mm (AK47, M4, MP7
CQB Tactics (Close Combat)
Unit 5. Surveillance sector
Manage surveillance equipment and resources
Plan and control reconnaissance activities – rural navigation and route selection
Collection of information and results of the reconnaissance of close targets
Camouflage – Concealment – Rural skins
Close Target Recon (CTR)
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