SIA Close Protection (Back to Work)

Overview

• Adults

Details

Our Level 3 Course for Close Protection Officers gives you the qualification to work within the industry in the UK, however in reality offers so much more. This course is aimed at ex-Armed Forces, Door Supervisors and Security Officers with at least one year of security experience.

The course involves:

• Law and Legislation
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Threat Assessment and Risk Management
• Surveillance
• Venue Security Operations
• Operational Planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Reconnaissance
• Foot Drills
• Planning and Selecting Routes
• Vehicle Movement, Tactics and Operations
• Search Techniques and Procedures
• Conflict Management Techniques
• Land Navigation
• Crime and its effects on Society
• Careering Planning
• Security Procedures
• Employment Opportunities
• Physical Intervention

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

• Level 1 Diploma in Employability Skills
• Level 2 Cyber Security Awareness Certificate
• Level 3 Close Protection Certificate
• Level 3 First Aid at Work
• Close Protection Licence (if eligible – only for JCP candidates)

As part of the programme you will undertake mock interviews with employers and be screened for employment opportunities – with a guaranteed interview with an employer if a job role becomes available, or a reference and exit interview to give you guidance - this will help you with your future job applications and interviews.

You will receive Support and mentoring during the programme and as part of the after care service and you will have access to our free recruitment services to support you into employment.

Functional Skills

Functional skills development are embedded within the course programme.

What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?

Employment in a range of sectors including: Facilities Management and the Security Industry.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through assignments, a portfolio of work based evidence and online tests.

Entry requirements

You need be aged 19 years or over to be eligible for this course. You will also be required to sit an initial assessment and IAG session to determine whether the course is suitable for you. You need to have a Literacy/English level to at least a Level 1 standard – this will be determined in the initial assessment. If you do not meet this level, we may suggest you be referred onto a different course. You will have a 1:1 interview and be required to submit a pre course assignment to determine suitability.

Key requirements for the course

• Proof of benefits (Job Seekers Allowance)
• Proof of ID and residency: 
  • UK Nationals: Passport or Full Birth Certificate + 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months)
  • EU Nationals: Passport, EU ID Card/Travel Documents or Birth Certificate + 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months)
  • Non UK/EU Nationals: Passport/ Home Office Documents. 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months), and proof of residency in the UK/EU for 3 consecutive years
• No criminal records - CRB check (overseas CRB check also required for those who have spent more than six months abroad in the last five years)

English level

Level 1 GCSE at 1-2 (E-G)

Mathematics level

Level 1 GCSE at 1-2 (E-G)

Course dates (2024/25)

• 7 October – 29 November 2024
• 13 January – 7 March 2025
• 17 March – 14 May 2025
• 19 May – 11 July 2025

All dates exclude weekends.

How to Apply

For further information or to apply please contact The Business Development Team on 020 7258 2711 or email business.development@cwc.ac.uk.